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Janice Quirt

Janice Quirt is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

A Sanctuary of Good Design

An elegantly renovated former church in Mono fulfills its mission as a serene family nest for a mom and her two daughters.

Nov 27, 2023

Local Buys: Autumn 2023

Check out the gorgeous mosaic trays, bud vases and wearable art made in the hills this autumn.

Sep 8, 2023

Food + Drink Summer 2023

Get ready for a summer of gourmet grub with a hot new smoke shack, fresh produce at farmers’ markets, Field to Fork events, and Caledon Ribfest

Jun 16, 2023

Local Buys: Summer 2023

Start the summer off right with smart soaps, sweet totes and table linens, all made by local artisans in Headwaters.

Jun 16, 2023

Our Cup of Tea

How local tea lovers are growing and reimagining an ancient drink for modern times

Mar 20, 2023

Food + Drink Spring 2023

From pop-art macarons to melt-in-your-mouth maamouls, these adorable bites will sweeten your day.

Mar 20, 2023

Meet the Maker: Courtney Chard

How professional welder Courtney Chard uses the tricks of her trade to craft intricate, often delicate sculptures.

Mar 20, 2023

Local Buys: Spring 2023

Rustic wood bowls, an ode to mushrooms and eye-catching tea towels are just some of the handmade crafts to look for this season.

Mar 20, 2023

The Alpaca Whisperer

Julie Broadbent spends her days tending to her herd of 10 fuzzy, rambunctious characters.

Mar 20, 2023

Meet the Maker: Johana Cordero

For this weaver, the warp and weft of life is much more than a metaphor.

Nov 20, 2022

Local Buys: Winter 2022

Locally grown lavender, handmade pottery, leather beer holders and bold brass earrings will make great gifts to give this season.

Nov 20, 2022

Food + Drink Winter 2022

Big flavours brighten the season! From classic bonbons and tourtière to new beers and café treats, a winter of good taste lies ahead.

Nov 20, 2022

Modern Family

Jade and Roland Skuce’s passion for building from scratch dovetailed with the birth of their daughter and resulted in a remarkable modern farmhouse.

Nov 20, 2022

Where The Wild Things Are

What the leaders, students and parents of local outdoor school programs want us to know about the power of outdoor learning.

Sep 20, 2022

Food + Drink Autumn 2022

Try a new Caribbean restaurant, tour Dufferin farms and add style to your home kitchen.

Sep 20, 2022

Local Buys: Autumn 2022

Floral art, kitchen picks and metal art

Sep 20, 2022

The Backyard Office

Work-from-home studios are having a moment, driven in part by pandemic trends; newbies and veterans alike speak to the merits of a space of one’s own.

Jun 24, 2022

Green Thumb, All Heart

A typical day for Nishan Kooner of 10 and 10 Garden Centre revolves around helping customers find the right plants – all while raising funds for Ukraine.

Jun 24, 2022