Oxtongue News
Articles for everyone interested in Oxtongue (Members & Boosters have additional articles in the Members & Boosters News)
Photo Contest
Oxtongue is going to have a photo contest! We have a great lake and we know you are just dying to snap some photos. Whether you are a seasoned master, a budding beginner or a casual enthusiast, we want to see it all. The community will do the voting which makes it...
Thank you to Web Volunteers
It's up! It's live! It's waiting for you to sign up! There is a lot of functionality to our revamped website and we will describe and explain new features in our summer newsletters. Once you have finished looking at the Site and feeling your way around, to get the...
Christina Pazerekas
Dr. Bill Keith’s grand daughter A note to say our daughter, Christina Pazerekas, lost her battle with cancer on January 28, 2015. Eleanor and Ian Keith
Mountain Biking in Ontario’s Cottage Country
Mountain Biking in Ontario’s Cottage Country by erin in Attractions, Outdoor Adventures on March 26, 2015
Spring Moose Encounters in Explorers’ Edge
Spring Moose Encounters in Explorers’ Edge by erin in Attractions, Outdoor Adventures on March 26, 2015
ASC Chili Contest Winners
The winner this year was Cindy Graham. 2nd Place Blue Spruce Resort 3rd Place Spring Lake 4th Place was a tie between Marlene Kyle and Mimi Cliff 5th Place The Logan's There was a total of 60 votes. Thanks to all who participated and entered. A Huge thanks to Sue...
David (Stanley) Seal
(Stanley) David Seal passed away peacefully on January 8, 2015 at Bowmanville Lakeridge Health Centre, in his 78th year. Dave was a long time cottager at Oxtongue Lake and shared many happy times with families from around the lake. Dave came to Oxtongue Lake in the...
Joan Hayden
Joan Hayden, the Matriarch of Blue Spruce, passed gently into that good night on October 9, 2014. She was in her 89th year. In the late 40’s and early 50’s, prior to their move to the north country, Jack and Joan managed the York Mills skating rink, swimming pool and...
Plantings on Septic Tile Beds
The tile bed is a very important component of your septic system. The following are a few tips on care, plantings and activities to avoid on your tile bed. Never fertilize your tile bed area or any other area of your waterfront property. Fertilizer is a nutrient...
Invasive Species in Haliburton – From CHA
Next to habitat loss, invasive species are the second greatest cause of native species extinction and loss of biodiversity. Every year, invasive species cause between 14 and 35 billion dollars damage in Canada. It would be comforting to think that there are no...