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A Magnificent Obsession
Mar 16, 2024 | | EnvironmentCollecting and nurturing remarkable trees has been a 30-year passion for Caledon’s Gary Haslett.
A Guide for Loopy Hikers
Mar 16, 2024 | | LeisureIn her latest book, Nicola Ross offers aspiring Bruce Trail end-to-enders 40 loop hikes from Niagara to Tobermory.
Let The Good Times Roll
Mar 16, 2024 | | ArtsAs organizers, musicians and fans gear up for the 20th Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival in June, they reflect on the profound power of filling a small town with big sounds.
Alison and Jim
Mar 16, 2024 | | ArtsAlthough her life is separated from artist J.E.H. MacDonald by nearly a century, Alison Douglas has come to know the painter with microscopic intimacy.
William Algie
Mar 16, 2024 | | HeritageThis manufacturer, master storyteller and community builder left an indelible mark on the village of Alton.
Spring In The Hills
Mar 29, 2024 | | The Current IssueGear up for spring flings, loopy hikes, new food to try, and the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival.
An Affinity for Analog
Mar 16, 2024 | | CommunitySteeped in digital culture, generation Z and millennials are hungry for vinyl records, processed film, paper journals and real books as the ultimate antidote to a screen-based world.
It’s Baby Season at the Wildlife Centre
Mar 16, 2024 | | EnvironmentThe spring rush of young, orphaned or injured animals marks the start of another busy year at Procyon Wildlife and Rehabilitation Centre.
Kids Summer Camps 2024
Mar 16, 2024 | | CommunityFind all your favourite camps in the hills so your kids can have an amazing summer.
In Every Issue
Meet a Community Elder: John Ferguson
Mar 16, 2024 | | Over the Next HillJohn Ferguson first climbed the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps in 2018 when he was 85, and has repeated the challenge five times since.
Riding the Medical Merry-Go-Round
Mar 16, 2024 | | Over the Next HillIn addition to rest, nutrition and exercise, medical and tune-up appointments are a necessity to keep aging bodies in good (enough) shape.
Field Notes for Spring 2024
Mar 16, 2024 | | Field NotesCelebrate Caledon, volunteer on a farm and watch the life aquatic.
Meet the Maker: Andrea Trace
Mar 16, 2024 | | ArtsArtist Andrea Trace picked up stamp making to add dimension to her mixed media artworks – but the stamps became art unto themselves.
Teaching by Design
Mar 16, 2024 | | A Day in the LifeSecondary school teacher Andrea Phillips brings design to life in an Orangeville classroom with 3D printers, design software and a passion for the built environment.
Food + Drink Spring 2024
Mar 16, 2024 | | Food + DrinkLet someone else do the cooking, try a sweet treat from Japan, and indulge in some scrumptious Sunday fare
Local Buys: Spring 2024
Mar 16, 2024 | | Made in the HillsBohemian blue scarves, beaded bracelets and fabulous fibre art are some of the local finds this spring.
Norman Jewison’s Local Connection
Mar 16, 2024 | | Back StoryA Caledon farm was a touchstone for a Hollywood legend.
Her Bright Idea
Mar 16, 2024 | | At Home in the HillsA 178-year-old Caledon farmhouse is a peaceful yet exuberant testament to the owner’s singlemindedness and the nearly 20 years she has worked to bring her vision to life.
Little Tract Interpretive Trail
Mar 16, 2024 | | Take a HikeThe protected Dufferin County Forest is a treasure trove of eastern white pines, spruce and cedars.
The Long Goodbye
Mar 16, 2024 | | Headwaters NestAs elderly parents enter the final season of their life, adult children face the challenges of caring for them, and preparing to say goodbye.
Letters – Our Readers Write: Spring 2024
Mar 16, 2024 | | Letters, Our Readers WriteWant to share your thoughts or insights about our stories? Drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers!
The Money Pit
Mar 16, 2024 | | Fence PostsMaintaning a home – especially a country home – is no easy feat for owners or their wallets.
Artist in Residence: Deb Menken
Mar 16, 2024 | | Artist in ResidenceDelve into Mono artist Deb Menken’s vibrant florals, abstracts and rugged landscapes.
A Watch on the Wild Side
Mar 16, 2024 | | Country Living 101A trail cam – or several – is an ideal way to delight in the diverse wildlife that visits your country property.
Notes From the Wild
In Praise of Holes
Apr 8, 2024 | | Notes from the WildIn nature, hole digging is replete with meaning, helping countless animals survive.
Borrowed Credit
Mar 4, 2024 | | Notes from the WildA recent documentary, “Living on Borrowed Credit”, takes a discerning look at the future of the Credit River and its brook trout populations.
Five-lined Skinks
Jan 25, 2024 | | Notes from the WildOntario’s only lizard species happens to be one that utilises a clever survival tactic — dropping its tail when scared.
Ontario Rattlesnakes and Their Mimics
Jan 8, 2024 | | Notes from the WildRattlesnakes in Ontario are largely harmless, save for the Massasauga rattlesnake, the only venomous one in the province.
Going Green
Natural Rhythm
The rocky terrain on an escarpment precipice inspired rather than deterred the creation of this expansive Caledon garden.
Piet Oudolf, Reimagined
Dedicated local gardener Tony Spencer channels the aesthetic of the famed Dutch plantsman into his corner of the rural countryside of Mono.
To Every Thing There Is A Season
Inspired by the natural rhythms of life, a host of gardeners has created a refuge of calm and beauty for the dying and the grieving – and those who care for them – at Bethell Hospice.
Handmade in Headwaters
Meet the Maker: Stephanie Casino Esguerra
Meticulously applied lines of jet-black ink are a defining feature of the fanciful works of this Orangeville artist.
Meet the Maker: Courtney Chard
How professional welder Courtney Chard uses the tricks of her trade to craft intricate, often delicate sculptures.
Meet the Maker: Johana Cordero
For this weaver, the warp and weft of life is much more than a metaphor.