Susan W. Smith

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Thousand Islands Life for January is now online

Happy New Year! Yes, 2025 is here and it is not too soon to be thinking of Spring: launching boats, planning vacations, and meeting family a

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From the Editor, January 2025

List of winter events in the Thousand Islands. How to print "TI Life" articles; some personal memories. Beautiful photos of the Gananoque River Ice Discs and winter birds . . plus how about buying us a cup of coffee!"

Volume 20, Issue 1, January 2025
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Bill Munro and Judy Were Here . . .

Remembering Bill and Judy Munro brings back happy memories and beautiful wildlife photographs.

Volume 20, Issue 1, January 2025
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"A Stone's Throw" - a Book, History and What Will Happen Next?

I recommend this book highly. In fact, I could not put it down – I read it in one day and am not giving any spoiler alerts – the ending is so different –

Volume 20, Issue 1, January 2025
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December issue of TILife is now online

Jingle Bells, Jingle bells, Jingle all the way – Enjoy this special season! We are extremely proud of this issue – filled with interesting a

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From the Editor, December 2024!

"December 2024!" Imagine the last month of the year, a month of giving and lots of cheer. But most of all, it is a time to think about those who are not as fortunate . . . and to thank Doug Tulloch!

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
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Thanks John Peach!

Saying thanks seems so simple - but think about it, thanking John Peach is not an easy task. First he has given his all . . .

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
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Hot Frosty in Brockville!

I am sure I would have recognized Brockville's town square, but suddenly all the news outlets started talking about a popular Christmas movie, "Hot Frosty" that was shot in the Thousand Islands!

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
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TI Life for November now online

Mid-November and time to think turkey in the USA and snow tires across the border. Also, time to enjoy our November issue and if you have a

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From the Editor - 16 Years and Counting!

Yes, 16 years of TI Life and counting! Tribute to Wayne Strauss; Need books or info on events plus more . . .

Volume 19, Issue 11, November 2024
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October TI Life is now online

October is here, leaves are turning (finally), and yes, we got our first frost warning on October 7. Holiday time in Canada for Thanksgiving

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From the Editor, October 2024

We present an Aerosnapper video of the LaSalle Causeway opening, courtesy of Mike Hill! Introduce an October submission and provide lots of new photographs of the season . . .

Volume 19, Issue 10, October 2024
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Book Review: "River Rescue" by Nicholas Quarrier

One Saturday morning Mark awoke early. He had been dreaming he was working in the engine room of a big freighter. The smell of diesel fumes woke him. . .

Volume 19, Issue 10, October 2024
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Thousand Islands Life for September is now online

I start my From the Editor article with this: “Our neighbour, Dr. Tim, came over one morning and said, "You know it’s not good when the

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From the Editor, September, '24

Important news about water levels in the fall (Deviating from Plan 2014). Photographs of the Aurora Borealis and more... making this is a must read.

Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
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The Story of an Author & his Book

I have had the honor and privilege of meeting several authors of Thousand Islands books. Each one brings a passion and a persona to their work . . . This story allows me to introduce another author - but in a different way.

Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
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Wooden Boats of the St. Lawrence - a prime-video

Over the past two years they gathered some of the real River Rats who know all about our Thousand Islands wooden boats, and they started to interview them in front of a camera. This summer the results are available for all of us to enjoy.

Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
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August Thousand Islands Life Magazine online now

August is mid-way through – and we are still enjoying every minute of it! In fact, some of us wished for a tiny bit of sleet and snow . . .

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