Janice Quirt
Janice Quirt is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

Art Whisperer: Ricky Schaede
Nov 20, 2018In 2014, Ricky Schaede cofounded Club Art, an open studio for kids now at Orangeville’s Mill Street library.

Game Whiz: Coulter Baker
Nov 20, 2018Melancthon’s Coulter Baker is a professional game designer – and Sheridan educator.

Change Artist: Jayde Lavoie
Nov 20, 2018Alton’s Jayde Lavoie studies at the University of Ottawa, majoring in conflict studies and human rights with a minor in Indigenous studies.

Rights Fighter: Jessica Mason
Nov 20, 2018Mono’s Jessica Mason is a Queen’s University gender studies student who also works with at-risk youth in Kingston.

Organic Grower: Jordan Tilley
Nov 20, 2018Jordan Tilley is a dedicated organic farmer at Everdale farm in Hillsburgh.

Autism Advocate: Jordyn Pallett
Nov 20, 2018Mono’s Jordyn Pallett writes an insightful blog about his life by pointing to letters on a transparent alphabet sheet.

Fashion Eye: Rowenna James
Nov 20, 2018Orangeville’s Rowenna James channels her passion for art, painting and fashion into her one-of-a-kind upcycled denim pieces.

Strong Girl: Rylee McKenna
Nov 20, 2018Rylee McKenna and her mom run Orangeville’s Strong Girls Club, which focuses on confidence building, mindfulness and women’s rights.

Field Notes for Winter 2018
Nov 20, 2018All-Day breakfast, Seven Fallen Feathers, an Orangeville classic is closing and what is more fun than a salad bar?

Field Notes for Summer 2018
Jun 19, 2018Gallop across the big screen, grilled and gooey cheese and don’t forget to eat your greens.

The Garden of Erin
Mar 26, 2018Teens get the dirt on food and farming at Erin District High School.

Field Notes for Spring 2018
Mar 26, 2018Plant a pollinator garden, go for a farming grant and tap your inner naturalist.

Let It Snow: Try These 10 Kids’ Winter Activities
Nov 22, 2017Embrace the season with snow tubing, tuning into nature or warming up indoors with a zany DIY parlour game.

Our Favourite Picks for Winter 2017
Nov 22, 2017Must stitch and read, must pose with the Grinch and must see Theatre Orangeville’s The Last Christmas Turkey!

Airbnb and Other Home-sharing Companies Have Landed in Headwaters
Sep 16, 2017Here’s how to find the log cabin, country estate or yurt of your dreams – for at least one night.

So You Want to Be a Home-share Host?
Sep 16, 2017If guests find a property sub-standard, they rarely keep their disappointment to themselves. Negative online reviews can scupper your business for weeks and months to come.