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September's TI Life is now online

If I complain in January that I was too hot in September, you have permission to scold me! What an amazing summer. I hope you took advantage

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From the Editor, September 2023

Lots to report this month: Sunflower Contest Winners; TIA Trash pickup; TI Life Corrections; Save Blind Bay Video and the sad news about Don Price and Gregg Rosen.

Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2023
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Discovering Memory Lane

What happens when one history buff meets another history buff on the internet? The world is not a better place, but certainly, both buffs are smiling!

Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2023
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River bRat, Book Review

"So, I understand that some of my stories may seem far-fetched or at least exaggerated, but I assure you they are told just as I remember them, with no embellishment."

Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2023
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TI Life for August, is now online

Weather can make or break a summer event, and this summer's storms have been a test for many. We hope your summer, which is still going

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From the Editor, August 2023

14 articles plus Editor's news, Boat Names contest, tribute to Tom Tinney and memorable photos.

'Volume 18, Issue 8, August 2023
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From the Editor, July 2023

July is going too quickly . . . not too late for events, photographs and a new island book + Tribute to the Macintoshes and Sign the Petition! Enjoy July 2023

Volume 18, Issue 7, July 2023
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The Name: "Rick Casali!"

When you hear the name Rick Casali, I want you to think of beautifully painted portraits and impressive sculptures.

Volume 18, Issue 7, July 2023
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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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