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.
Local Buys: Autumn 2023
Check out the gorgeous mosaic trays, bud vases and wearable art made in the hills this autumn.
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
Local Buys: Summer 2023
Start the summer off right with smart soaps, sweet totes and table linens, all made by local artisans in Headwaters.
Our Cup of Tea
How local tea lovers are growing and reimagining an ancient drink for modern times
Food + Drink Spring 2023
From pop-art macarons to melt-in-your-mouth maamouls, these adorable bites will sweeten your day.
Meet the Maker: Courtney Chard
How professional welder Courtney Chard uses the tricks of her trade to craft intricate, often delicate sculptures.
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.
The Alpaca Whisperer
Julie Broadbent spends her days tending to her herd of 10 fuzzy, rambunctious characters.
Meet the Maker: Johana Cordero
For this weaver, the warp and weft of life is much more than a metaphor.
Local Buys: Winter 2022
Locally grown lavender, handmade pottery, leather beer holders and bold brass earrings will make great gifts to give this season.
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.
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.
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.
Food + Drink Autumn 2022
Try a new Caribbean restaurant, tour Dufferin farms and add style to your home kitchen.
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.
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.



