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Caledon forced to go it alone: Here’s why the odds and costs are against us

Sep 8, 2023 | Nicola Ross | Environment

The Ford government’s dissolution of Peel and incursion into the Greenbelt pose existential threats to Caledon as we know it.

If the Greenbelt Gives Way to Sprawl, Seven Headwaters Species Will Suffer

Sep 8, 2023 | Don Scallen | Environment

You may not know some of these magnificent species but they are our precious, fragile neighbours that cannot survive in a subdivision.

When Caledon Was Made: Tales of Conflict and Triumph From the Early Days

Sep 8, 2023 | Bert Moore | Heritage

A rural route by any other name? Where to put the blue bins? A memoir from Caledon’s first public works architect.

Why Couples are Choosing Country Weddings

Sep 8, 2023 | Alison McGill | Community

Not only are nuptials in nature rustic and romantic, they’re also increasingly eco-friendly with couples creating stylish and memorable parties that don’t cost the earth.

Stunning Countryside Wedding Venues to Tie the Knot

Sep 8, 2023 | Alison McGill | Community

Headwaters has no shortage of charming barns, farms and estates that make the perfect backdrop for a countryside wedding

How to Find an Officiant for Your Big Day

Sep 8, 2023 | Emily Dickson | Community

Need someone to preside over your wedding nuptials? Here’s the info on finding an officiant to help you get legally wed.

In Pie We Crust – Three Apple Pie Recipes to Try

Sep 8, 2023 | Emily Dickson | Food

It’s apple season, and we have the scoop on transforming nature’s bounty into irresistible pies.

Caribbean Vibes In The Hills

Sep 8, 2023 | Emily Dickson | Community

Caribbean culture – from food to music and style – has made a home in Headwaters for newcomers from the Islands, their families and longtime residents alike.

The War Heroes of Headwaters We Must Not Forget

Sep 8, 2023 | Tony Reynolds | Heritage

A new exhibition at the Museum of Dufferin honours the history of service by veterans from Orangeville, Mono, Mulmur and more.

In Every Issue

Mary Brett, Farmerette

Sep 8, 2023 | Dyanne Rivers | Back Story

As World War II raged in 1943, dozens of Shelburne High School students traded in their text books for farmer’s tools to support the war efforts, becoming ‘farmerettes’.

Autumn Contributors

Sep 8, 2023 | In The Hills | Contributors

Get to know three of the feature writers who contributed to the Autumn issue of In The Hills

Artist in Residence: Emily Escoffery

Sep 8, 2023 | Tralee Pearce | Artist in Residence

Emerging artist Emily Escoffrey isn’t a fan of neutrals, preferring instead to paint abstract pieces that grab the eye.

Meet a Community Elder: Jeffrey Cottam

Sep 8, 2023 | Gail Grant | Over the Next Hill

At 76, Mono resident Jeff Cottam loves to perform wherever he finds an audience. But theatre is only his spare-time gig.

Goodnight Trees, Goodnight Garden

Sep 8, 2023 | Tralee Pearce | Country Living 101

The latest thinking in garden and lawn cleanup is all about doing a little less – which in turn does a lot more for pollinators, birds and your soil.

By the Dawn’s Early Light

Sep 8, 2023 | Bethany Lee | Headwaters Nest

The familiar sounds of home are a comforting routine that tells us all is right in the world – sounds you hope you can listen to forever.

Caledon’s Biggest Thrift Store Thrives Thanks to This Secondhand Superhero

Sep 8, 2023 | Tony Reynolds | A Day in the Life

For Catherine Adair, Evolve Caledon’s tagline – Shift to Thrift – is a mission.

Back to Life – How a Victorian House in Shelburne Got a Complete Makeover

Sep 8, 2023 | Rebecca Weston | At Home in the Hills

Jeff Hamilton’s ambitious restoration of a 1904 Victorian house in Shelburne transformed a gutted heritage gem into a splendid three-apartment building.

The Dressing Dilemma

Sep 8, 2023 | Gail Grant | Over the Next Hill

Writer Gail Grant explores the physical complexities of getting clothes onto an aging body.

Meet the Maker: Wendy Mitchell-Burke

Sep 8, 2023 | Rebecca Weston | Made in the Hills

Belfountain potter Wendy Mitchell-Burke connects with her community and nature through clay.

Local Buys: Autumn 2023

Sep 8, 2023 | Janice Quirt | Made in the Hills

Check out the gorgeous mosaic trays, bud vases and wearable art made in the hills this autumn.

Field Notes for Autumn 2023

Sep 8, 2023 | Johanna Bernhardt | Fence Posts

Mark your calendar for an autumn full of art, music, outdoor fun, and history.

Erin’s Woollen Mill Trail

Sep 8, 2023 | Nicola Ross | Take a Hike

Take an easy stroll from Erin’s Main Street to the banks of the West Credit River, dotted with historic mill sites that date to the 1840s.

Food + Drink Autumn 2023

Sep 8, 2023 | Emily Dickson | Food + Drink

As summer turns to fall, check out cool new mocktails, hot chili sauce, and savoury northern Indian street food.

In Retrospect – Autumn 2023

Sep 8, 2023 | In The Hills | Arts

A look back on how we’ve covered the pleasures and concerns of country life over the last three decades.

‘True Pastry Gloves’ – Stumbling Through the National Anthem

Sep 8, 2023 | Dan Needles | Fence Posts

Dan Needles reflects on how Canadians seem to be the only people who stumble over the words of their national anthem.

Notes From the Wild

A Monarch Magnet

Sep 5, 2023 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

The sweet nectar of liatris ligulistylis is renowned for its ability to lure monarch butterflies to gardens.

Midsummer Pollinator Plants

Aug 8, 2023 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

Summer holidays might be halfway over, but the bees are still having a field day thanks to these flowering pollinator plants

Carnivorous Plants

Jul 4, 2023 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

Plants can be killers too, and in Headwaters we have at least three varieties of carnivorous plants that consume small animals.

Wonderful Warblers

Jun 15, 2023 | Don Scallen | Notes from the Wild

Naturalist Don Scallen explores the many species of Warblers found in Ontario; though if you want to see them, you’ll have to leave suburbia.

What To Eat?

Food + Drink Winter 2022

Big flavours brighten the season! From classic bonbons and tourtière to new beers and café treats, a winter of good taste lies ahead.

Our Cup of Tea

How local tea lovers are growing and reimagining an ancient drink for modern times

Pepper Jelly

This sweet and spicy pepper jelly is a perfect accompaniment to a cheese and charcuterie platter.

Fall for Fungi

The Meaning of Mushrooms

The Fungus Among Us: The astonishing web of life beneath our feet.

Creamy Lemon Fiddlehead and Morel Mushroom Fettuccine

After your foraging trip, try this fettuccine dish to celebrate.

How to Grow Mushrooms

Not in a hurry? Growing your own mushrooms might be for you.

My Foray Into Foraging

How I learned to find and cook spring’s local bounty.

Cozy Up to Art Season

Michael Compeau

Michael Compeau’s paintings are inspired by the lush landscapes and natural wonders that surround him.

Jessica Tamlin

The Creemore artist mines the emotional connections we make with the landscape and landmarks around us.

Kayla Jackson

Alton artist Kayla Jackson finds her muse in the historic streets of her hometown and commits its architecture and character to canvas.