Top Stories
Building the Case Against Illegal Trucking Yards
Mar 12, 2025 | | News DeskHow the rise of truck depots on Caledon land zoned for agricultural use has galvanized local governments and activists to work together to turn back the tide – if it isn’t already too late.
Game Changers: How the Local Golf Industry is Primed for a Boom in Golf Tourism
Mar 12, 2025 | | CommunityCaledon prepares to host the prestigious RBC Canadian Open in June, and later to become the permanent home of Golf Canada’s national headquarters.
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In The Hills Welcomes Victoria Johansen to the Team
Feb 27, 2025 | | The Current Issue‘Taking on this new role to support our community at this time is an incredible opportunity I couldn’t pass up.’
Kids Summer Camps 2025
Mar 13, 2025 | | CommunityMake it a summer to remember with camps that get kids moving, exploring, and making new friends.
Macro Nature Photography Captures the Secret Lives of Little Things
Mar 12, 2025 | | EnvironmentA close-up look at some of the small critters that inhabit Headwaters and how their lives intersect with ours in crucial ways.
Empathy, Structure, and a ‘Tight Hug’ – Behind the Scenes at the Pine River Institute
Mar 12, 2025 | | CommunityFor youth struggling with mental health and addictions, the rigorous treatment program in Mulmur offers security and compassion.
The Art of the Hyperlocal Charcuterie Board
Mar 12, 2025 | | FoodIf a full brunch or sit-down dinner feels like too much, too soon after a winter of hibernation, consider gathering around an amped-up charcuterie board built with local meats, cheeses and toppings.
Spring In The Hills
Apr 9, 2025 | | The Current IssueCome face to face with tiny critters, get ready to tee off at Headwaters golf courses, and make a totally local charcuterie spread this spring.
In Every Issue
Trans Canada Trail
Mar 12, 2025 | | Take a HikeThis national gem spans all provinces and territories, and some 50 km of it passes through our towns and villages.
Meet the Maker: Leslie Knight
Mar 12, 2025 | | Made in the HillsWith a rug hook and strips of wool fabric, this Caledon textile artist captures the beauty of nature.
Country 101: Georgian, Gothic or Italianate?
Mar 12, 2025 | | Country Living 101A primer on the top home designs that captured the fancy of early settlers in Caledon, Dufferin and Erin.
Field Notes for Spring 2025
Mar 12, 2025 | | Field NotesJump into spring with the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, a hike for Bethell Hospice and a rubber ducky race.
The House Built on Friendship
Mar 12, 2025 | | At Home in the HillsWhen the McLean family set out to build a new home in Caledon, friends and neighbours stepped up to help.
Food + Drink Spring 2025: What to Indulge in This Season
Mar 12, 2025 | | Food + DrinkBrilliant bucatini, a new twist on Jamaican patties, and wine events to celebrate spring.
Local Finds Made in These Hills
Mar 12, 2025 | | Made in the HillsMystic carryalls, artful quilts and colourful mosaics to brighten up the season.
Serving Up More Than Something to Eat
Mar 12, 2025 | | A Day in the LifeHeather Hayes and the Orangeville Food Bank team bring dignity to people’s lives as they keep the shelves stocked.
Our Spring 2025 Contributors
Mar 12, 2025 | | ContributorsMeet three talented people – photographer Bob Noble and writers Francesca Discenza and James Gerus – whose work debuts in our spring issue.
The Little Engine That Could
Mar 12, 2025 | | Back StorySteam locomotives like the James McKay helped shape build and our communities in the early 1900s.
Spring Cleaning Season
Mar 12, 2025 | | Headwaters NestI’m no Marie Kondo, but every once in a while I want to dig in like this, scrub everything down, and have a little purge.
Artist in Residence: Susan Powell
Mar 12, 2025 | | Artist in ResidenceInspired by landscapes and seasonal changes, this artist considers herself a ‘recorder’ of beauty.
Letters – Our Readers Write: Spring 2025
Mar 12, 2025 | | Letters, Our Readers WriteWant to share your thoughts about our stories? Drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers.
100 Per Cent Canadian
Mar 12, 2025 | | Editor’s DeskOur patriotism is a little tucked away, but it’s right there when we need it.
Home Sweet Home Office
Mar 12, 2025 | | Fence PostsPeople often ask me what I do for a living out here on the farm, and for the last four months the answer has been ‘I blow snow’.
The Search for Foster Families
Apr 18, 2025 | | News DeskAs child welfare resources are stretched thin across the province, Dufferin Child and Family Services’ open houses are one way the agency connects with potential caregivers.
Notes From the Wild
Newt Love
May 11, 2025 | | Notes from the WildNewts fall in love too but, as in human affairs, persistence, gentle wooing and perhaps a splash of cologne can help win the day.
How to Spot Salamander Eggs
Apr 2, 2025 | | Notes from the WildLook closely in the crystal clear streams and ponds around Caledon and you can likely spot Jefferson salamander eggs, neatly aligned along supports like twigs.
When 200-Pound Beavers Roamed Southern Ontario
Mar 11, 2025 | | Notes from the WildHuge skulls from more than 10,000 years ago reveal a time when beavers as big as bears called this area home.
The Allure of Owls
Feb 10, 2025 | | Notes from the WildOwls generate great excitement among birders, and they tug, irresistibly, at our heart strings with those big, expressive eyes.
SPRING FEVER
Signs of Spring
Mar 3, 2022 | | Notes from the WildIn March nature pushes against the shackles of winter, and then bursts free with birdsong and butterflies.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Mar 29, 2022 | | LeisureCreating 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.
Natural Rhythm
Mar 29, 2022 | | Back IssuesThe rocky terrain on an escarpment precipice inspired rather than deterred the creation of this expansive Caledon garden.
HOME INSPIRATION
A Sanctuary of Good Design
Nov 27, 2023 | | At Home in the HillsAn elegantly renovated former church in Mono fulfills its mission as a serene family nest for a mom and her two daughters.
Leaving Their Mark
Sep 7, 2024 | | At Home in the HillsAn Orangeville family reflects on their time living in one of the century homes that give Zina Street its heritage charm, and on their addition to another chapter in its history.
Back to Life – How a Victorian House Got a Complete Makeover
Sep 8, 2023 | | At Home in the HillsJeff Hamilton’s ambitious restoration of a 1904 Victorian house in Shelburne transformed a gutted heritage gem into a splendid three-apartment building.
The Backyard Office
Jun 24, 2022 | | CommunityWork-from-home studios are having a moment, driven in part by pandemic trends; newbies and veterans alike speak to the merits of a space of one’s own.