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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 butt

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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
Susan W. Smith

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
Susan W. Smith

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
Susan W. Smith

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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From the Editor, August 2024

Important information about new US Dog crossing regulations. Jane Hanson and Dick Munro tributes, photographs and more . . .

Volume 19, Issue 8, August 2024
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Feather in Flight Captures History in TIP

Andrew Kane, Thousand Islands photographer, sent one of his amazing Feather in Flight photographs to TI Life - Soon after I was completely engrossed into TIP and its summer plans.

Volume 19, Issue 8, August 2024
Susan W. Smith

Book Review: Afternoon Tea, with Agnes Maule Machar

Karen Wand, from Gananoque, has given us a small book for an island bookshelf that is very special – it provides research and a fascinating review of another Gananoque woman’s life.

Volume 19, Issue 8, August 2024
Susan W. Smith

Call for Recipes: Old English Crab Meat Hors d’oeuvres

"This past December TILife’s copy editor, Elspeth Naismith, presented "Call for Recipes!" The article showed a tea towel that hangs proudly

Volume 19, Issue 8, August 2024
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Sudoku #209-#212, August 2024

Sudoku Puzzles #209 - #212

Volume 19, Issue 8, August 2024
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Thousand Islands Life for July '24 is now online

What temperatures do you enjoy? No complaints by this editor - 2024 will be remembered, for sure.  Now get a cold drink, settle into your fa

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From the Editor, July 2024

Happy Canada Day and Independence Day - What weather for celebrations. Shout to the Canadian Boat Lines and don't forget all the summer events . . .

Volume 19, Issue 7, July 2024
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Interview with Susan G. Mathis and three new books!

Q. Susan! I hear you have a brand new three-book Thousand Island lighthouse series called "Love in a Lighthouse". Tell us about that, please.

Volume 19, Issue 7, July 2024
Susan W. Smith

TI Life for June is now online, enjoy

Time to take a rest and visit TI Life for the June 2024 issue. Filled with important news, a special tribute to a father – on Father’s Day –

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From the Editor, June 2024!

Happy Father's Day! Thanks for the great weather! And important Blind Bay News from TILT. Please read and take action. Also, Canadian capital gains tax laws may affect you, so read this too.

Volume 19, Issue 6, June 2024
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The perfect Tipsy Goat

Perfect for a summer outing, a cup of coffee, a cold beer, or even a glass of wine. Perfect as you’re not fighting the traffic or traffic lights of a big city – but rather, you’ve discovered The Tipsy Goat in Lansdowne, ON, just a few minutes north of the 401 at exit #659, in the Thousand Islands.

Volume 19, Issue 6, June 2024
Susan W. Smith

TI Life for May '24 is now online

So much happening - boats launched, cottages opened and families arriving. Summer 2024 promises to be a good one. The TI Life team is workin

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From the Editor, May 2024

Lots of news, with tributes to Charlie Donevan - Gananoque; Zell Steever - Grindstone Island and Judy Pearson - Cape Vincent; Paul Harding retires plus Clayton Quilt Show news and more . . .

Volume 19, Issue 5, May 2024
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