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In Retrospect
Mar 20, 2023 | | FeaturesA look back on how we’ve covered the pleasures and concerns of country life over the last three decades.

Finding Sanctuary
Mar 20, 2023 | | CommunityDisplaced by war, Ukrainians are offered a place of welcome in Headwaters.

Healing Powers
Mar 20, 2023 | | Environment“How could I not help those animals that don’t have a voice?”

Kids’ Summer Camps 2023
Mar 20, 2023 | | CommunityThe long, sunny days of summer are almost here! Check out our roundup of upcoming summer camps to help you choose some fun activities for your kids.

Our Cup of Tea
Mar 20, 2023 | | FoodHow local tea lovers are growing and reimagining an ancient drink for modern times

Home, Sweet Home
Mar 20, 2023 | | EnvironmentThe amazing architectural feats (and sometimes cheeky parenting techniques) of nesting birds

Artistic Legacy
Mar 20, 2023 | | ArtsThe bursary in his name has proved a lasting gift from Mulmur artist Reed Cooper to local artists.

Life Is in the Details
Mar 20, 2023 | | ArtsBolton author Glenn Carley reveals glory in the ordinary.
In Every Issue

Dream Country
Mar 20, 2023 | | At Home in the HillsWhen Ann and Jim Magee happened on a hidden gem in Caledon, they snapped it up and created an idyllic year-round country retreat for their sprawling family.

“Speak to me, Alexa”
Mar 20, 2023 | | Over the Next HillIt’s a struggle to make friends with new technology.

The Call of the Open Road
Mar 20, 2023 | | Headwaters NestWhen the call of the road beckons, it’s time to plot a course for new adventures, towns and cities.

The Reformation of the Township Dump
Mar 20, 2023 | | Fence PostsNo longer reminiscent of a Mad Max movie set, the township dump has become something of a pleasant, well-managed place, finds Dan Needles.

Local Buys: Spring 2023
Mar 20, 2023 | | Made in the HillsRustic wood bowls, an ode to mushrooms and eye-catching tea towels are just some of the handmade crafts to look for this season.

A New Decade
Mar 20, 2023 | | Editor’s DeskWith our design refresh, we’ve dressed ourselves up in some stylish new togs, and we’re ready and excited to embrace the future in our 30th year.

Albion Hills Loop (Palgrave)
Mar 20, 2023 | | Take a HikeWhat better way to welcome spring than to take a hike through one of our many gorgeous conservation areas.

Paving Broadway, 1921
Mar 20, 2023 | | BackstoryIn our first installment of Backstory, we zoom in on the paving of Orangeville’s main street, Broadway, more than 100 years ago.

Tree Talk
Mar 20, 2023 | | Country Living 101No matter what your goal – adding shade and beauty to your property, attracting wildlife or fighting climate change – planting more trees is a good idea.

The Alpaca Whisperer
Mar 20, 2023 | | A Day in the LifeJulie Broadbent spends her days tending to her herd of 10 fuzzy, rambunctious characters.

Meet the Maker: Courtney Chard
Mar 20, 2023 | | Made in the HillsHow professional welder Courtney Chard uses the tricks of her trade to craft intricate, often delicate sculptures.

Letters – Our Readers Write: Spring 2023
Mar 20, 2023 | | Letters, Our Readers WriteGot something to say about our stories? Drop us a line!

Carol Good
Mar 20, 2023 | | Over the Next HillFormer corporate consultant Carol Good turned to writing poetry later in life, and recently published a book of her own poetry, ‘Alive & 65: A Celebration’.

Sherry Park
Mar 20, 2023 | | Artist in ResidencePainter Sherry Park’s oil portraits rely on soft brushstrokes and a soulful take on realism.

Food + Drink Spring 2023
Mar 20, 2023 | | Food + DrinkFrom pop-art macarons to melt-in-your-mouth maamouls, these adorable bites will sweeten your day.
Notes From the Wild

Not All Invaders Are Bad
Feb 7, 2023 | | Notes from the WildDuring a trip south, naturalist Don Scallen gets a closer look at introduced lizards in Florida and asks questions about our own invasive species in Ontario.

Home Sweet Home
Jan 6, 2023 | | Notes from the WildMost of us have the good fortune to raise our families in safe, comfortable houses. Birds want nothing less.

Return to the Trout Stream
Dec 1, 2022 | | Notes from the WildRivers in the Headwaters region still flow clean, clear and cool through areas not yet urbanized. This natural heritage is a gift to area residents and well worth protecting.

Crooning Tree Crickets
Nov 3, 2022 | | Notes from the WildMale tree crickets – rock stars of the insect realm – sing to attract females, and display other courtship behaviour not so different from ours.
About bloomin’ time

Regenerative Agriculture Puts the Soil First
How cover crops, crop rotation and using livestock to fertilize fields puts local farmers on the front lines in reducing climate change.

From Soil to Table
Vegetable grower extraordinaire Karen Hollingshead uses galvanized steel raised beds and water troughs to hold her 35 varieties of tomatoes and other gems.

How Does Your Garden Grow?
Creating your first vegetable garden can seem like a daunting task. Here’s a beginner’s guide to choosing the right spot, the top crops and enjoying the fruits (well, vegetables) of your labour.

How to Grow Mushrooms
Not in a hurry? Growing your own mushrooms might be for you.
Get moving

Kayaking
Seeking peace and solitude on Island Lake in Orangeville.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Forest Bathing
Slowing down, tuning in. With forest bathing, the slow movement takes to the woods.

Trail Running in Headwaters
Through the woods, up the hills, down the valleys, the popularity of trail running races is surging in Headwaters – and this competition is all about fun.

Canoeing the Humber
Everyone must believe in something. I believe I’ll go canoeing.
– Henry David Thoreau
Nature’s new crew

Movers and Shakers: River Chub
The breeders and the egg stealers make a river chub nest a happening place in springtime.

Magical Merlins
Merlins have been recorded nesting in Orangeville, Caledon Village and just south of Headwaters in Georgetown.

Signs of Spring
In March nature pushes against the shackles of winter, and then bursts free with birdsong and butterflies.

Calvin the Salamander Returns!
Calvin and his kin depend on two things for their survival: forest and fishless ponds.