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.
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.
“Not Your Grandmother’s 4-H”
But the principles of head, heart, hands and health still thrive in Headwaters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where Do Old Batteries Go?
These transformers smash enemies of the ecosphere to fertilizer.
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.
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.
Lacrosse: Game On!
A curious hockey enthusiast turns his sights to lacrosse, a sport with deep roots — and avid fans — in Orangeville



