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Janice Quirt

Janice Quirt is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

Food + Drink Autumn 2019

Sep 16, 2019

Al fresco feasts, cozy cafés and home-style comforts.

Meet the Maker: Eric Landman

Sep 16, 2019

The ancient craft of dry stone walling is alive and well in Headwaters thanks to this busy local artisan.

Our Local Picks

Sep 16, 2019

Cozy quilts, cheeky badges and a chic towel ladder from local design whizzes.

Field Notes for Summer 2019

Jun 20, 2019

Artistic pursuits, outdoor yoga, farming fun and a kiddie hike!

Food + Drink Summer 2019

Jun 20, 2019

Nella’s Jerk has debuted to rave reviews, juicy strawberries and a new stop on the local wine tour.

Summer Picks

Jun 20, 2019

What we’re shopping for this summer in Headwaters.

This Vegan Life

Mar 19, 2019

If you want to try a plant-based diet, tap into the local vegan community for recipes, favourite restaurant meals and insider shopping tips.

Field Notes for Spring 2019

Mar 19, 2019

Get gardening, outsmart the competition, clean up and spark more joy!

Food + Drink Spring 2019

Mar 19, 2019

What to sip, sample and savour this spring.

Laugh Machine: Michael McCreary

Nov 20, 2018

Mono’s Michael McCreary uses his stand-up to shed light on what it’s like growing up and dealing with social situations as someone with Asperger’s.

Community Catalyst: Andrew McCreary

Nov 20, 2018

Mono’s Andrew McCreary studies at George Brown College in the child and youth care program with an eye to working in queer and trans healthcare.

Art Whisperer: Ricky Schaede

Nov 20, 2018

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

Game Whiz: Coulter Baker

Nov 20, 2018

Melancthon’s Coulter Baker is a professional game designer – and Sheridan educator.

Change Artist: Jayde Lavoie

Nov 20, 2018

Alton’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, 2018

Mono’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, 2018

Jordan Tilley is a dedicated organic farmer at Everdale farm in Hillsburgh.

Autism Advocate: Jordyn Pallett

Nov 20, 2018

Mono’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, 2018

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