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Janice Quirt

Janice Quirt is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

Field Notes for Spring 2018

Plant a pollinator garden, go for a farming grant and tap your inner naturalist.

Mar 26, 2018

Let It Snow: Try These 10 Kids’ Winter Activities

Embrace the season with snow tubing, tuning into nature or warming up indoors with a zany DIY parlour game.

Nov 22, 2017

Our Favourite Picks for Winter 2017

Must stitch and read, must pose with the Grinch and must see Theatre Orangeville’s The Last Christmas Turkey!

Nov 22, 2017

Airbnb and Other Home-sharing Companies Have Landed in Headwaters

Here’s how to find the log cabin, country estate or yurt of your dreams – for at least one night.

Sep 16, 2017

So You Want to Be a Home-share Host?

If 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.

Sep 16, 2017

6 Things We Learned from Terry O’Reilly

Our hour with Terry O’Reilly whizzed by and here are six of his key messages about marketing for small businesses.

Jun 29, 2017

Hit Your Rhythm with Drumming

How to join a drumming circle and reap the benefits of drumming, which include decreasing stress and anxiety.

Mar 20, 2017

Summer Camps in the Hills

Whether your child loves the arts, riding, sports or campfire singing, here’s how to find the perfect summer camp in Erin, Caledon, Orangeville and area.

Mar 20, 2017

Frozen Food Heats Up

Put a Chef in Your Freezer! Locally made prepared foods make frozen dinners a hot option when there’s no time to cook.

Sep 16, 2016

$5 Lunch

12 Local Lunches for $5 or Less – Fill up without turning to fast food

Jun 20, 2016