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June 2023 TI Life is now online

What is on your calendar this summer?  The borders are open, so plan a day trip across the River. Find some of those places you know are the

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From the Editor, June 2023

So much to celebrate Summer 2023 - no wait: smoke - keep vigilant about Blind Bay - and, yes, rebuilding after the fire, and how can you help TI Life!

Volume 18, Issue 6, June 2023
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TI Life in May is Now Online

11 Articles this month. Enjoy the writing and the photographs. [May's photo by Ian Coristine and courtesy of 1000IslandsPhotoArt.com]

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From the Editor, May 2023

We begin with the sad news that Clayton artist Greg Lago died on May 5, 2023. Updates: Blind Bay, Pies for God's Sake and Viking Great Lakes Cruises - and more . . .

Volume 18, Issue 5, May 2023
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John Healey's PLASTIC BEACH PLAGE DE PLASTIQUE City Hall Art Gallery, Ottawa, ON

This profile will introduce artist John Healey . . . However you may not know how important an artist John is . . .

Volume 18, Issue 5, May 2023
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TIA is here for you . . .

What is quite astounding is that after all these years, many of you still think that the Thousand Islands shoal markers are placed there each summer by the Coast Guard or Parks Canada

Volume 18, Issue 5, May 2023
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Equipment List for Great Lakes Schooners

See Part I and Part II Learning about the typical Great lakes schooners who plyed the Lake and Rivers in the 1800s is fascinating. One of t

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TI Life for April '23 is Now Online

Spring 2023 and the River is starting to welcome back ships, boats, and islanders! Time to start packing for the River and bringing all your

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From the Editor, April 2023

Nothing says Spring better than seeing the channel and shoal makers placed in the River where they belong! Tribute to John Bishop, Human Trafficking, and a new Events team member introduced.

Volume 18, Issue 4, April 2023
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TI Life for March '23 is now online

There is something about mid-March that brings a smile to snowbirds, islanders, and mainland residents. On March 22, the St. Lawrence Seaway

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From the Editor, March '23

Somehow, writing March '23 makes me smile. Why? The Seaway opens at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 22 March 2023. We also learned that the ice breaker

Volume 18, Issue 3, March 2023
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Paul Wash, Kingston's Man Behind the Camera

I bet you did not know that this man captured the installation of Wolfe Island's Wind Turbines in pictures. I didn't, until Paul sent me to his website. . .

Volume 18, Issue 3, March 2023
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Joel Charles' New Book

The book is a treasure of drawings of all things Clayton NY. No matter if a long-time resident or a summer visitor, there will be scenes that you will recognize immediately.

Volume 18, Issue 3, March 2023
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TI Life is now online for February '23

What is on your mind this month? Winter activities? Fishing? Beach parties? The Weather? For those of us in the North - it's the latter for

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From the Editor, February '23

This is not all about me . . . but when both my husband and I got Covid after a 30-minute visit with our granddaughter and family, I have to

Volume 18, Issue 2, February 2023
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New Canadian and US Regulations

This month we received several inquiries about various news items regarding three important aspects of island living . . . we recommend you review the applicable website . . .

Volume 18, Issue 2, February 2023
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The Book, The Pilot, and his Drone

We start with the Book – written by Mike Hill (known as Aerosnapper) and Paul Wash – which will be published and on sale in March 2023. Then we ask questions to the Pilot. . .

Volume 18, Issue 2, February 2023
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Visit Len Senecal and Mr. Tout's Magical Forest

. . . Of course, the first thing I did was google the name Len Senecal and suddenly, I was led down a lovely path of discovery . . .

Volume 18, Issue 2, February 2023
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