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Gail Grant

Gail Grant is a freelance writer who lives in Palgrave.

“Speak to me, Alexa”

Mar 20, 2023

It’s a struggle to make friends with new technology.

Carol Good

Mar 20, 2023

Former corporate consultant Carol Good turned to writing poetry later in life, and recently published a book of her own poetry, ‘Alive & 65: A Celebration’.

Metric Resistance

Nov 20, 2022

Do you still think in a weird mix of metric and imperial? Writer Gail Grant finds that 50 years later conversion doesn’t come easily, especially if you’re in a certain age bracket.

Geoff Dilley

Nov 20, 2022

Each of Geoff Dilley’s memory boxes has a unique inlay design, crafted with the types of wood once used to make propellers for World War I aircraft.

Writer Gail Grant estimates that over a year the packaging for the tiny monthly pill she takes would fill a wheelbarrow.

A Hard Pill to Swallow

Sep 20, 2022

Getting the pill out of the package is just the first irritation with prescription meds.

Cheryl Russel

Sep 14, 2022

Cheryl Russel says her father inspired her interest in local politics and “made it clear that he expected me to pay attention.”

When You Forget the Little Things

Jun 24, 2022

Don’t worry – our brains naturally prioritize the important stuff.

In his retirement, Errill O’Hara has devoted years of volunteer service to documenting and preserving Caledon’s heritage. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Errill O’Hara

Jun 24, 2022

In his retirement, Errill O’Hara has devoted years of volunteer service to documenting and preserving Caledon’s heritage.

Artist Beth Grant creates lampwork beads at her worktable inside Orangeville’s Dragonfly Arts. Photo by Pete Paterson.

Meet the Maker: Beth Grant

Mar 29, 2022

The East Garafraxa glass artist imbues her glossy beads with the colours and feel of the great outdoors, especially the expansive Far North.

In 2021, Kathy Anderson and Michael Coombs, who met through an online dating site, celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on their sailboat Escape. Photo Courtesy Kathy Anderson.

Digital Dating

Mar 29, 2022

The ways we meet may change, but the laws of attraction never grow old.

Along with his Islamic faith, a focus on helping others has defined Imtiaz Ahmad’s life purpose. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Imtiaz Ahmad

Mar 29, 2022

Along with his Islamic faith, a focus on helping others has defined Imtiaz Ahmad’s life purpose.

Jack and Margaret Fleetwood moved to a retirement residence when Margaret’s health concerns curbed her independence. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Is Now the Right Time for Congregate Living?

Nov 29, 2021

Driven by the huge baby boomer demographic, which is wealthier than any age cohort before them, the retirement community industry continues to innovate.

Carmel Hili has devoted his life to advocating for the homeless. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Carmel Hili

Nov 29, 2021

Carmel is currently involved in helping to sponsor and settle families from Iraq, Syria and Pakistan.

Dufferin community paramedics Josselyn Hudasek, Krystle Neumann and Cara Burleigh. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Safe at Home

Sep 24, 2021

Instead of rushing them to hospital, community paramedics are helping patients stay in their own home.

Gearing Down

Sep 24, 2021

When it’s time to put on the brakes — for good.

Donna Holmes at the door of the Mono pioneer church that has been part of her life for as long as she can remember. “It’s where real life happens,” she says. Photo by Brenda Holmes.

Donna Holmes

Sep 24, 2021

This devoted Relessey Cemetery Board volunteer helps the group manages the graveyard next to the Mono church, which dates back to the 1870s.

Joe Burchell uses a dowsing rod to commune with the energy of the Earth. Photo by Kerry Knudsen.

Rock of Ages

Jun 22, 2021

Stones are the inspiration for Joe Burchell’s monumental works of art.

On her last day as a rural mail carrier, Connie Tersigni bade farewell to Beau, who would miss his treats. Photo by Bernie Rochon.

Connie Tersigni

Jun 22, 2021

When Connie started her route, there were no street numbers in Caledon.

In The Hills is an independent, locally owned print and online magazine that has earned its reputation as the best-read, best-loved magazine in Headwaters.

The magazine is delivered to more than 40,000 homes and farms throughout Caledon, Erin, Dufferin, Orangeville and Creemore – up to double the circulation of any other local publication. And it is available to visitors at local inns, restaurants, specialty retail stores and other tourist locations.