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Anthony Jenkins

Anthony Jenkins is a freelance writer and illustrator who lives near Belleville.

Some Sunny Day

Covid has shifted our world and changed our priorities. For many, the hopes and dreams for the aftertimes are simple ones – to hug a parent, have dinner with a friend.

Mar 31, 2021

The Good Old Hockey Guy

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

Nov 24, 2020

“Not Your Grandmother’s 4-H”

But the principles of head, heart, hands and health still thrive in Headwaters.

Sep 18, 2020

Snooping On Wildlife

Trail (or game) cameras are rugged, motion-activated devices about a quarter the size of a loaf 
of bread and meant for extended, remote use outdoors.

Mar 24, 2020

Telling Tales Out Loud

Audiobooks and podcasts have produced a resurgence in oral storytelling, but for the Dufferin Circle of Storytellers the ancient art never went away.

Mar 24, 2020

Ready or Not, Winter Storms Are on the Way

Howling blizzards, ice storms, power outages. Emergency services are on high alert, but when disaster strikes, the first line of defence is you.

Nov 22, 2019

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Handy lists for the items you’ll need and the steps you’ll want to take before you hunker down at home or hit the road in an emergency.

Nov 22, 2019

From My Window

Five people share their views as told to Anthony Jenkins.

Sep 16, 2019

A Day at the Caledon Equestrian Park

The intense bond between animal and human fuels two dedicated young equestrians at the top of their game at this exciting show jumping event.

Jun 20, 2019

How About Those Raptors (the Birds)?

Look up! Where eagles, hawks and vultures soar.

Jun 20, 2019

Postcard from Bee City

What happens in Bee City stays in Bee City.

Mar 19, 2019

Day of the Poets

Orangeville’s festival promises to “saturate the air with poetry.”

Mar 19, 2019

Ice Fishing on Island Lake

Going for the big one: At the ice fishing derby on Island Lake, the lucky ones win a prize – or at least go home with supper.

Nov 20, 2018

Behind the Scenes at Museum of Dufferin

What makes your old family heirlooms or bric-a-brac museum-worthy? It’s all in the story they tell.

Nov 20, 2018

Where Do Old Batteries Go?

These transformers smash enemies of the ecosphere to fertilizer.

Sep 18, 2018

The Regulars

It’s a weekend morning ritual all over the hills — friends meeting friends at their local café. At Gabe’s in Caledon East, the usual crowd convenes.

Sep 18, 2018

What About Guns?

Hunters, range shooters, collectors – they’re part of rural culture. But with gun violence making headlines, gun enthusiasts are mostly choosing to lie low, and some residents are wondering how safe our countryside really is. Anthony Jenkins decided to find out.

Jun 19, 2018

Lacrosse: Game On!

A curious hockey enthusiast turns his sights to lacrosse, a sport with deep roots — and avid fans — in Orangeville

Mar 26, 2018