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Gail Grant

Gail Grant is a freelance writer who lives in Palgrave.

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.

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.

Digital Dating

Mar 29, 2022

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

Imtiaz Ahmad

Mar 29, 2022

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

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

Nov 29, 2021

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

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

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.

Rock of Ages

Jun 22, 2021

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

Connie Tersigni

Jun 22, 2021

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

Meet the Bathing Boomers

Jun 22, 2021

Fashion or comfort? Caledon friends and swimwear designers Velvet Haney and Rachel Manley believe you can have both.

Covid-19 Has Changed Us

Mar 31, 2021

And some of those changes may be for the better.

Bruce Wanless

Mar 31, 2021

Humble beginnings for Bruce, who is considered one of lacrosse’s all-time great defensive players.

Friendship is the Secret to Longevity

Nov 24, 2020

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.

Alex Rodrigues

Nov 24, 2020

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

From Soil to Table

Sep 18, 2020

Vegetable grower extraordinaire Karen Hollingshead uses galvanized steel raised beds and water troughs to hold her 35 varieties of tomatoes and other gems.

Hanging Up My Apron

Sep 18, 2020

After turning 70 Gail Grant found cooking a chore. Here’s how meal kits, poached eggs on toast and guilty-pleasure dinners have kept her happily fed.