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David & Wayne’s Excellent Adventures

For museum curator Wayne Townsend and Theatre Orangeville artistic director David Nairn, it’s been an exhilarating ride.

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Double Bass Dreams

There’s nothing more exciting than the chemistry of getting in a room and playing with people.

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A Classic Love Story

Enthusiasm is part of every activity at the Headwaters British Car Club. Someone suggests a drive through the Pine River Valley the next day with lunch at the Terra Nova Public House.

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Features

By Jeff Rollings

Behind the Pages

Features, The Current Issue

As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, we’ll feature profiles of those who make up the In The Hills family.
By Dan Needles

The Year of the Grape

Departments, Features, Fence Post, The Current Issue

My son came home one weekend early last spring and asked, “Why don’t you plant some grapevines here on the farm, Dad?”
By Nicola Ross

Lessons from a Champion

Departments, Features, Good Sport, The Current Issue

On the green with golf legend Sandra Post.
By Chris Wedeles

Backyard Birding 127… 128… 129… AND COUNTING

Features, The Current Issue

Birdwatchers like me are notoriously nerdy, and the essence of this is a fascination with lists.

Blogs

By Laurie May

Guilt

Blogs, Two Blue Boots

“Food, love, career, and mothers are the four major guilt groups.” – Cathy Guisewite
By Don Scallen

Cowbirds

Blogs, Notes from the Wild

Cowbirds, if unlikely to garner much human sympathy, are fascinating creatures.
By Don Scallen

Spring Sparrows

Blogs, Notes from the Wild

Take time to notice the fox, white-crowned and white-throated sparrows.
By Don Scallen

Timberdoodles

Blogs, Notes from the Wild

The flight of the timberdoodle should continue through April and can be witnessed at dawn as well as dusk.

Artist in Residence

Virginia May

By Signe Ball

The disappearing landscape has become a recurring theme, painted in oil or acrylic on canvas which is a return to the roots of her painting.

At Home in the Hills

A Home Designed for Generations

By Pam Purves

The property had to have a swimming pond, privacy and a great view.

Editor’s Desk

Drama and History

By Signe Ball

If for some crazy reason, you have not been to a performance at Theatre Orangeville, or not explored the rich local history at the museum, you’re missing out on two of our most exceptional local treasures!

Historic Hills

A Place for the Deserving Poor

By Ken Weber

Males and females, including married couples, slept and ate separately.

Homegrown in the Hills

Having Your Cake

By Nicola Ross

Sarah Hallett’s delectable sweets have locals coming back for more.

Letters, Our Readers Write

Letters – Our readers write: Summer 2013

By In The Hills

Comments from local engaged readers.

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Must Do

Our favourite picks for summer 2013

By In The Hills

Building bridges, whales, walls of stone and Orangeville's sesquicentennial celebration!

Puzzles

A Puzzling Conclusion: Summer 2013

By Ken Weber

At the Charleston Fair, using your head, speed puzzles and a mini mystery.