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The Year in Books: 2019
Nov 22, 2019 | | ArtsOur annual review of new books by local authors & illustrators.
Windrush Estate Winery Lights up Local Palates
Nov 22, 2019 | | Sponsored ContentRestaurateurs and chefs across Headwaters boost our region’s newest winery with mouthwatering menu matches.
Brine Dining with Sauerkraut
Nov 22, 2019 | | FoodSauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and other tangy fermented foods have gone from traditional to trendy.
The Poker Club
Nov 22, 2019 | | CommunityThese men have been dealing each other in for 40 years and never missed a game.
‘The King of All Games’: Bridge
Nov 22, 2019 | | LeisureFrom kitchen tables to international tournaments, in the pantheon of table games, bridge still rules.
Ready or Not, Winter Storms Are on the Way
Nov 22, 2019 | | EnvironmentHowling blizzards, ice storms, power outages. Emergency services are on high alert, but when disaster strikes, the first line of defence is you.
The Year in Music: 2019
Nov 22, 2019 | | ArtsOur annual review of new recordings by local musicians.
Local Heroes 2019
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesPeople are at the heart of every story in our hills, and we can be proud of having some of the very finest among us.
Curling for the Win
Nov 22, 2019 | | LeisureThe centuries-old sport continues to thrive and the Great Canadian Pond Spiel is a fun-filled reminder of its origin on natural ice.
Local Heroes
Moved by Music: Mary Balinov
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesThis business owner helps people with disabilities express themselves through music at Tisho’s Music Academy in Bolton.
Cause for Commotion: Nancy Urekar
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesLocal climate change activist pounds the Orangeville pavement weekly to get her message out.
Art with Heart: Andrew and Juli-Anne James
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesThe founders of Streams Community Hub in Shelburne believe every child deserves a chance to tap into their creative side.
Local Food Champions: Marci Lipman and Jennifer Payne
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesThis duo brings Dufferin’s farmers together with foodies, chefs, students and families.
Catwoman to the Rescue: Sharon Morden
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesThe founder of Feral Cat Rescue in Melancthon gives feral felines a new lease on life.
Horse Power: Ellen Downey
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesAt her Youthdale Riding Program in Hockley Valley, kids learn a lot more than how to ride.
Monday Night at the Movies
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesSix women carry on a 20-year history of bringing exceptional, independent film to Orangeville.
Golf Guru: Sam Young
Nov 22, 2019 | | Local HeroesTwenty-six of this Shelburne golfing legend’s students have gone on to university golf scholarships across North America.
In Every Issue
Ann Randeraad
Nov 22, 2019 | | ArtsThe self-taught Amaranth potter is the force behind a decade of the annual Empty Bowls food bank fundraiser at Alton Mill Arts Centre.
Johnny Berger
Nov 22, 2019 | | Over the Next HillFor octogenarian Johnny Berger, aging only means heli-skiing with a slower group.
Male Friendship
Nov 22, 2019 | | Over the Next HillAre men as good at long-term friendships as women?
Not So Fast
Nov 22, 2019 | | Headwaters NestWill we ever return to a time when mending, reusing or not buying in the first place is the norm?
A Puzzling Conclusion: Winter 2019
Nov 22, 2019 | | DepartmentsHolly needs help, Miss Lang has a hit and a game for two players.
Birds of a Feather: Badminton
Nov 22, 2019 | | Good SportFast-paced, action-packed and sociable, badminton converts a longtime tennis player.
Hope Springs Eternal
Nov 22, 2019 | | Editor’s DeskAs the dark days of winter close in, we take the opportunity to celebrate a few of those ‘ordinary’ people who shine brightly in our own community.
On Stage Tonight!
Nov 22, 2019 | | Historic HillsLive entertainment flourished in these hills a century and more ago. Before new technologies like the cinema changed everything, the stages of our local town halls were filled with performances that appealed to every taste.
Winter Activities
A Day on the Slopes at Hockley Valley
| LeisurePhotographer James MacDonald visited Hockley Valley Resort, shadowing the patrollers who keep skiers safe.
Geezer Hockey
| LeisureWe play municipal seniors’ pickup hockey for the exercise, the banter, the camaraderie and the sheer joy of the game.
Fat Bikes – the Action’s in the Traction
| LeisureFor these “fatty” enthusiasts, the coming of winter no longer spells the end of the ride.
Let It Snow: Try These 10 Kids’ Winter Activities
| LeisureEmbrace the season with snow tubing, tuning into nature or warming up indoors with a zany DIY parlour game.
Wintry Comfort Food
Chicken Marsala
| RecipesRenae trusted Fabrizio so completely that she let him set the menu for the wedding. “‘I don’t care what you serve,’ I said. ‘This is my budget. Go for it.’”
Braised Beef Short Ribs
| Main DishesBraised beef short ribs, horseradish mayonnaise and (optional) veal demi-glace.
The Yorkshire Pudding Takes Centre Stage
| Main DishesAt Ray’s 3rd Generation Bistro Bakery in Alton, chef Jason Perkins strips Sunday dinner back to its Yorkshire pudding best.
Notes from the Wild
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.
Insect Engineers
BlogsFootball-sized bald-faced hornet nests, hanging from branches, are prominent in the winter landscape.
Amazing Beavers
Notes from the WildThis serendipitous meeting with a near-sighted beaver was my favorite type of wildlife encounter!
Beech Trees
Notes from the WildBeech trees are being destroyed at heartbreaking speed by an introduced pathogen called beech bark disease.
