Health
Can You Get An Eye Sunburn?
A sunburn on the eye has a few fancy names, either photokeratitis, ultraviolet keratitis and more commonly in the wintertime, snow blindness.
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Health
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Health
DEET vs. Picaridin: Pros, Cons, and What Works Best in Canada
At first glance, you might think DEET and Picaridin are pretty much the same. The truth - not quite.
Nature & Wildlife
Canada's Most Dangerous Insect
When people ask me about Canada's most dangerous insect, they always expect some exotic answer. Maybe a massive hornet or a spider the size of a dinner plate.
Health
What Every Canadian Needs to Know About Blue-Green Algae
Blue-green algae isn't actually algae at all - it's cyanobacteria, one of Earth's oldest life forms that poses an increasing threat to Canadian waters.
Health
What To Do If A Snake Bites You In Canada
You decide to go out for a hike. You're in the forest and are halfway through a quiet trail when suddenly, you feel it. It’s a sharp strike to your ankle.
Food
Most Berries That Looks Like This In Canada Are Edible
You're hiking a trail near your cabin when you spot them: dark, clustered berries that look just like blackberries. Your city-dwelling friend freezes. "Don't eat those – they could be poisonous!" Here's the thing: they're almost certainly not. Across Canada, every
Cabin Lifestyle
Sunscreen Myths That Have Been Floating Around the Dock Too Long
You've got the boat gassed up, cooler packed, and that ancient bottle of SPF 50 you found at the back of the closet. You're protected, right?