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Local Heroes 2020
Nov 24, 2020 | | Local HeroesA focus on essentials: Profiles of the folks who kept us all going in 2020.

Highway 413: The Opposition Reloads
Nov 24, 2020 | | EnvironmentThe Ford government has resurrected the controversial highway that will cut through south Caledon. Is it a done deal?

The Front Steps Project Captures a Covid Moment
Nov 24, 2020 | | ArtsNicole Lem began taking photos locally and was thrilled with the response from residents.

The Good Old Hockey Guy
Nov 24, 2020 | | LeisureAl Waltho may have replaced two hips and a knee, but he’s not quite ready to hang up his skates.

Sara May’s Homecoming
Nov 24, 2020 | | ArtsWhen the musician came back to Orangeville, she was skeptical about the small town she’d grown up in. What she discovered was a creative “dream space.”

The Year in Books: 2020
Nov 24, 2020 | | ArtsOur annual review of new books by local authors and illustrators.

Up to the Task
Nov 24, 2020 | | CommunityFour members of Shelburne’s Anti-Black Racism, Anti-Racism and Discrimination Task Force discuss their mission and the vision they have for Shelburne.

The Year in Music: 2020
Nov 24, 2020 | | ArtsOur annual review of new recordings by local musicians.
In Every Issue

Home Game
Nov 24, 2020 | | At Home in the HillsA backyard rink is just one of the deft holiday moves NHL linesman Shandor Alphonso and his wife, Jacelyn, make for their young boys at home.

Alexander McLachlan: Our Forgotten Poet
Nov 24, 2020 | | Historic HillsA century ago Alexander McLachlan was one of the best known citizens of these hills, widely admired, respected and praised for his poetry. Today hardly anyone has heard of him. How did this happen?

Friendship is the Secret to Longevity
Nov 24, 2020 | | Over the Next HillAs we’re well aware, the Covid pandemic has taken a toll on both our connectivity and wellbeing, placing our social lives on semi-hold – but friends matter.

Mary Scattergood
Nov 24, 2020 | | Artist in ResidenceMary’s winter canvases are set in snowy rural hills and dotted with folks skating on ponds, making snow angels and sugaring off.

A Puzzling Conclusion: Winter 2020
Nov 24, 2020 | | PuzzlesTest your recall with our Christmas crafts, 7 to 4 and build your own zoo.

No Cause for Alarm
Nov 24, 2020 | | Fence PostsGiven the choice between a Rolex watch and a 1948 Champion root pulper that weighs 500 pounds and needs sharpening, the burglar is more likely to take the watch.

Meet the Maker: Cristina Repanovici
Nov 24, 2020 | | Made in the HillsHow a designer found her groove in Caledon East by offering one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and sculptural clothing creations.

Letters – Our Readers Write: Winter 2020
Nov 24, 2020 | | Letters, Our Readers WriteLetters published in the Winter 2020 edition of In The Hills magazine.

Local Buys: Winter 2020
Nov 24, 2020 | | Made in the HillsWhat we’re shopping for this winter in Headwaters.

Food + Drink Winter 2020
Nov 24, 2020 | | Food + DrinkComfort foods: Ghanaian goodness, pies at your door, and fresh Indian fare.

Tales of a Snowboarding Newbie
Nov 24, 2020 | | Good SportStrapping on a board for the first time can be daunting, but as Nicola Ross finds outs, hiring a knowledgeable instructor keeps bruising at bay.

Alex Rodrigues
Nov 24, 2020 | | Over the Next HillThis award-winning senior writes a newsletter for more than 400 of his peers.

“Ching-Ching-Peek-a-Boo!”
Nov 24, 2020 | | Headwaters NestRemembering the one and only Marie of Marie’s Driver Training.

Winter Contributors
Nov 24, 2020 | | ContributorsMeet three longtime contributors who make this winter 2020 issue of In The Hills a keeper – Dan Needles, Rosemary Hasner and Valerie Jones.
Nature Spotting

Otters
Notes from the WildThe reappearance of otters in our hills is a hopeful sign that the capacity of our rivers and landscapes to support wildlife is improving.

Animal Tracks
Notes from the WildTracks inscribed on snow by unseen animals offer tantalizing multilayered puzzles.

Boreal Birds
Notes from the WildOver 300 species, totalling billions of birds rely on Canada’s boreal forest as breeding grounds, some boreal birds are migrating through Headwaters during the winter months.
The Great Outdoors

Curling for the Win
The centuries-old sport continues to thrive and the Great Canadian Pond Spiel is a fun-filled reminder of its origin on natural ice.

Cross-country Skiing
Night skiing, lit trails at Monora Park add magic to a cross-country outing.

Fat Bikes – the Action’s in the Traction
For these “fatty” enthusiasts, the coming of winter no longer spells the end of the ride.
Pandemic Journals

“The enthusiasm of my students remains”
Jun 25, 2020 | | Pandemic JournalsA piano teacher keeps her music school running on her iPad.

“It allowed all of us to escape the world for a bit”
Oct 3, 2020 | | Pandemic JournalsHow an Orangeville soccer coach stayed connected when practice was cancelled.

“I am now on my third sewing machine”
Jun 23, 2020 | | Pandemic JournalsHow an amateur stitcher found purpose in making masks.
In the Kitchen

Brine Dining with Sauerkraut
| FoodSauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and other tangy fermented foods have gone from traditional to trendy.

French Onion Soup
| SoupsFrench Onion Soup is served as an appetizer at lunch and dinner, or a lunch main alongside a crusty roll with cheddar-port spread.
At Home in the Hills

At Home with Deborah Shortill of Hannah’s
Nov 22, 2019 | | At Home in the HillsHow the retail maven and her husband, Morley, nestled their new dream home into the rolling Mono landscape.

A Last Christmas
Nov 22, 2017 | | At Home in the HillsSaying farewell to a beloved home is never easy.

At Home with Noinkees Owner Miyeko Simons
Nov 20, 2018 | | At Home in the HillsLocal retailer Miyeko Simons is guided by her signature pared-down style at home, especially over the holidays.