“We do not want to start a civil war with our cottagers.”For some, conflict is already here. They’re really scaredSome popular destinations have issued a ban against cottage owners coming to their property; others discourage cottagers by shutting off their water or closing boat ramps. Many seasonal property owners are pushing back. This includes taxes, insurance and hydro.”David Kreaden, a Toronto medical doctor and cottage owner, argued it is safer to stay in his cottage. Williams also advised against medical officers of health issuing broad prohibitions against access to seasonal property under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, as was done in Haldimand and Norfolk counties.

Source: National Post May 05, 2020 23:26 UTC