Letters From Our Readers

A navigation situation

We live on the 22 Side Road in Halton. We have challenges and then some [“Why Is It So Hard for Map Apps to Get Rural Addresses Right?”, spring ’26]. I just learned that 22 Side Road has “become” 22 Siderd, which eludes delivery companies, CAA and everyone else. For friends, their email comes with a map and my cell phone number. Enjoyed your article and the mag, of course!

— Doug Biggar, Halton 

I enjoyed Tony Reynolds’ article on the naming of country roads [“Country Roads, Take Me Home,” spring ’26]. It was good to see the role of Hurontario Street highlighted. I grew up in Mono Township at a time when (1950s–60s) almost everyone who lived there called Hurontario Street the Centre Road. In recent years I’ve come to understand that the name likely originated in Peel County. For example, the 1937 edition of Perkins Bull’s historical map of Peel County lists Highway 10 as formerly known as both Hurontario Street and the Centre Road. The latter usage makes sense there. In both the old Chinguacousy and Caledon Townships, the road evenly divided the 6 concessions EHS (east of Hurontario Street) from the 6 concessions WHS (west of Hurontario Street), making it indeed the Centre Road.

— Alan Buchanan, Meaford

Two notes of thanks from local makers

I want to let writer Janice Quirt, editor Dyanne Rivers and photographer Pete Paterson know how many compliments I am receiving for the recent article [“A Spin on Community,” spring ’26]. Neighbours, friends and relatives have responded with positive feedback. It is often accompanied by, “I didn’t know that about you before,” or “I don’t understand the technicalities, but ….”

There are many compliments on the photos as well! With the low light levels, I was surprised at how well the photos turned out. They have said you captured my very essence in both words and photos.

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I let each person with whom I speak or write directly know what a delight it was for me to be able to spend the time together that we did, and how hard-working each of you is, in order for us to enjoy our local In The Hills magazine. 

With much appreciation, and happily spinning along.

— Darlene Hostrawser, Mono 

Just wanted to reach out and say thank you for the article [“Made in The Hills,” spring ’26]. I really loved how this article shined a spotlight on small and local makers.

— Andrea Rideout, Lavish Earth, Grand Valley

Recycling woes

I live on a rural road 600 feet back from the road – all uphill. I am a single senior woman in my seventies. Just how does the province expect me to get this bin to the road? [“The Battle of the Blue Bins,” March 10, 2026] One has to wonder who would make such a badly thought out, inconsiderate and thoughtless decision on how to spend our tax dollars. This is NOT service.

— Deborah Shortill, Mono