Past Issues
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Autumn 2022
Backroads Treasures: Beauty, abundance and variety
Wil Wegman's fishing tips
Magnificent mushrooms
Shoreline solutions

Summer 2022
Young Climate Leaders
Ecological corridors
Winged wonders
Carden Alvar in Summer

Spring 2022
Tackling old fishing gear
Our wetlands are in crisis
Bring Spring colours indoors
Healthy lawn alternatives

Winter 2022
What's happening under the ice on Lake Simcoe
Meet some Watershed Heroes
Scones to warm your heart
How to catch snowflakes
A special poem written by Desi Di Nardo for Lake Simcoe Living readers


Summer 2021
Rescue your garden from climate change
Take part in our Reader Survey
ENJOY! local food
Let's be careful out there!

Spring 2021
Welcome Spring birds with fresh treats
NEW SECTION! Enjoy! Local food and recipes
Connect to the 'wood wide web'
Reconnect with nature in your home

Winter 2021
Exciting, safe adventures right here!
Carden Alvar expansion planned
'Our story from the pandemic'
Try ice fishing this year
Autumn 2020
Lake Simcoe - Ontario's new tasting region
Plant now for the birds
Autumn bass are best
Pandemic wedding planning

Summer 2020
Buddy Paddles Simcoe
Get to know your mayor
It's all about the bass
Create a family retreat

Spring 2020
Mark Cullen is branching out
Future of the monarch butterfly
Photo contest: "My favourite tree"
Home designed to save energy

Winter 2020
How to read tracks in the snow
Fishing on Lake Simcoe
Dream ride from Volvo
Retire at the lake

Autumn 2019
Strong protection needed for our wetlands and woodlands
One man - one million trees
First Annual Lake Simcoe Wedding Venues Open Doors Tour
Celebrate Lake Simcoe artists

Summer 2019
Glorious local food
Hybrid/electric boat makes waves
Celebrity Lake Simcoe angler John Whyte
SPECIAL: Digital Edition Photo Feature: Sailing on Lake Simcoe

Spring 2019
How to put the 'WOW' in smartphone images of your garden
Protect our Lake Simcoe Plan
Mushrooms that glow like magic
The Birdman of Aurora

Winter 2019
Time to end the love affair with plastic
Ice fishing tips from Wil Wegman
Lake Simcoe Protection Act turns 10
Georgina Island insights

Autumn 2018
Emerald shiners are Lake Simcoe's precious gems
Lake Simcoe artists invite you over
Marriage at Moose Factory of Orillia
Discovering the Nature of art

Summer 2018
Summer nights - the stars come out and the music is hot
New Eco Wizards section for kids!
A decade of fish tales

Spring 2018
Speak up for Lake Simcoe's shoreline!
Where to launch your paddle boat
Get on board the Green Boater movement

Winter 2018
Speak up for Lake Simcoe's shoreline!
Where to launch your paddle boat
Get on board the Green Boater movement



Summer2017
Lake Simcoe area Summer Festivals are hot
Get outside and show your lake some love
Great blue herons are awesome
Superior design and landscaping helps the lake

Spring 2017
Barrie wins international garden award
Maple syrup season - Sweet!
1940s cottage becomes retirement retreat
Lake Simcoe Association auctions Paul Harpley print


Holiday 2016
South Simcoe Theatre celebrates 50 years
Wildlife at risk from our roads
How to buy a Christmas tree
a very special tale by John Forrest

Autumn 2016
Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor invited the whole town to his Wedding
Bret Mavrick, of Bradford, walks to Whistler
New system for managing water runoff in Shanty Bay Park


Spring 2016
Frankie Flowers talks about growing food
We LOVE Gardens - Special Section
Celebrate fresh with everyday recipes
Lake Simcoe Science pages

Winter 2016
Why Lake Simcoe water levels go up and down
Review of the electric BMW i3
How to track mammals through the snow

November December
Happy Holidays
A special Christmas story by John Forrest
Joy ride in a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund is working
Walking to Whistler on behalf of children's mental health

September October




January - February 2015
Holiday Special
Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Festival
Sailing Across Lake Simcoe
Ice fishing Adventure
New vision for Ladies of the Lake

November - December 2014
Holiday Special
Christmas story by John Forrest
Indulge in some sparkle
Memories of a frozen lawn
Eco plan review in 2015
September - October 2014
Pets Special: Part of the family
Vote for Lake Simcoe
Muskie Love
NEW! Ask the nature detective

July - August 2014
Special SPLASH Festival insert!
Sound the trumpets for Harry Lumsden's swan crusade
Up the creek: Analysis of the Maskinonge River situation
Summer is time to visit your local pub!

May-June 2014
Gardens Special
Go Wild with Butterflies, Frogs, Veggies & Poetry

March-April 2014
Tap into maple syrup season
Focus on Kids: Fun events and activities
Contest with Chay Today: Where in Lake Simcoe are Jamie and Tara?
Becky Big Canoe: A spiritual renewal
Lake Simcoe Homes: The next generation of house construction

January-february 2014
Wil Wegman's top 10 tips for early season ice fishing
Blue Mountain has snowy peaks, glorious trails and verdant valleys, within easy reach of home
Becky Big Canoe: Why I will walk for Lake Simcoe
Mosaik Homes developer receives conservation award
Protection for our wetlands
2013

November - December 2013
Where to find eco-friendly gift ideas for everyone on your "nice" list.
Was it really the elves who turned a scraggily little pine into the most perfect Christmas tree ever?
Winter is full of magical visits from birds that come from the North.
Turkey Stockings with cranberry quinoa stuffing makes the perfect festive meal.
This issue is our Christmas card to Lake Simcoe people. Best wishes from all of us at Lake Simcoe Living!

September - October 2013
Best smallmouth bass lake on the planet, champ says
What should be done to clean up the site of a former smelter?
Fall art studio tours
Romance is in the air at Bradford restaurant Tin Roof

July - August 2013
Summer Food Sampler: A Taste of Scrumptious Local Treats
Plan Your Pond
Aurora Turns 50
Bringing Back Brook Trout
Guide to the 2013 Spash Festivals

May - June 2013
Now we are 5: People, Pictures, Party Plans
Analysis: Five Years Under the Lake Simcoe Protection Act

March- April 2013
On Golden Shores: Enjoying that lakeside Lifestyle - at last
Travel To: A Thorah island Adventure
Let's Have Dinner
Run/Walk for Southlake

January - February 2013
Snow Time
New! Restaurant Review
Perchin for MS
A Legacy in Conservation
2012

November -December
Holiday Traditions: The Season's Best at Lake Simcoe
Great Gift Ideas
John Forrest

September - October
A Brush With Nature
Lake Simcoe's Art Studios
The Art of Doing
Hooked on Fishing
Souper Recipe

July August
The Forgotten War
Fishing: Catch your "Personal Best" Smallmouth
Sunshine Sketches; Celebrating 100 years
Landscaping: Where the Wild Things Return

Spring 2012
Boris Spremo: Photojournalist extraordinaire
Vanishing village; Where is Glenville, anyway?
2011



Winter 2011-2012
Kempenfelt Bay Showhoe
Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing
Cranberries at Christmas
2010



Winter
Orillia's Grand Dame
Asian Carp Alert
Spirit Cather Sculptor
Ride Like the Wind
Warming up to Winter
2009

Summer
The Lake as Poet's Muse
Red Barn Tribute
The Barrie-to-Oriallia Swim
Historic Innisfil
Summer Fun Afloat

Fall
We Survived a Boat Wreck
how to Fish for the Biggest Bass
Artists Welcome you
Pick a Bushelful of Fun
It's the perfect time of year to hop in the car and explore your lake

Winter 2009 - 2010
Owls For Christmas
Hot Tips on Ice Fishing
Newer Sleds Clean up Their Act
Holding on to History
2008


Fall
Lakeside Artists open their doors
Where to go, What to see, What to eat?
Artist Juliana Hawke
