Article content continuedAs the new unofficial Earl of Port Carling, Charles Spencer now owns much of Silver Lake’s southern waterfront and a large untouched forest behind, with permission to build. He is listed as the sole owner, but he purchased it with his Canadian wife Karen, The Countess Spencer. “We all have enjoyed this lake (Silver Lake) forever because it’s so darned quiet and obviously we want it left that way,” said one local resident who asked to remain anonymous. The resident said there is hope that the Spencers will keep the Silver Lake shoreline in its undisturbed state, however, for two main reasons. One is that Charles Spencer, who is an author and journalist, is well known as a lover of nature.

Source: National Post November 26, 2020 12:00 UTC