When 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.”

Al Waltho may have replaced two hips and a knee, but he’s not quite ready to hang up his skates.

A focus on essentials: Profiles of the folks who kept us all going in 2020.

Four members of Shelburne’s Anti-Black Racism, Anti-Racism and Discrimination Task Force discuss their mission and the vision they have for Shelburne.

The Ford government has resurrected the controversial highway that will cut through south Caledon. Is it a done deal?

Nicole Lem began taking photos locally and was thrilled with the response from residents.

Our annual review of new books by local authors and illustrators.

Our annual review of new recordings by local musicians.

Mary’s winter canvases are set in snowy rural hills and dotted with folks skating on ponds, making snow angels and sugaring off.

Test your recall with our Christmas crafts, 7 to 4 and build your own zoo.

A 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?

Remembering the one and only Marie of Marie’s Driver Training.

This award-winning senior writes a newsletter for more than 400 of his peers.

What we’re shopping for this winter in Headwaters.

As 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.

Letters published in the Winter 2020 edition of In The Hills magazine.

What to hear, do, play this winter.

How a designer found her groove in Caledon East by offering one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and sculptural clothing creations.

A 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.

Comfort foods: Ghanaian goodness, pies at your door, and fresh Indian fare.

Given 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.

Strapping on a board for the first time can be daunting, but as Nicola Ross finds outs, hiring a knowledgeable instructor keeps bruising at bay.

Meet three longtime contributors who make this winter 2020 issue of In The Hills a keeper – Dan Needles, Rosemary Hasner and Valerie Jones.

(and good riddance)

This is a special winter for bird watching in the hills.

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

Tracks inscribed on snow by unseen animals offer tantalizing multilayered puzzles.

Over 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.