# Episode 142: Northern Ontario Spring Reality Check

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Podcast: [Under the Canopy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/under-the-canopy-6490121)
Published: 2026-04-27T13:00:00+00:00
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Southern Ontario is cutting grass while northern Ontario is still buried under feet of snow and that isn’t just a fun weather story. It’s a real window into what it costs to live, work, and build a life under the canopy when your “driveway” is an unplowed bush road and spring breakup can decide whether you move equipment, harvest wood, or even worry about flooding. I’m joined by Pierre for a wide-ranging catch-up that stays grounded in practical reality. We talk about record snowfall near Ti...

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