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Emily Dickson

Emily Dickson is a writer and editor living in Orangeville.

Our Summer 2026 Contributors

Meet three of the magazine’s clever contributors – Barbara Fletcher, Jaxon Wakeford and Dan Needles.

Jun 17, 2026

Your Guide to This Summer’s Must-Do Events

Paint in lavender fields, catch concerts and live music, and test your endurance at Mud Hero.

Jun 17, 2026

Three Local Makers Dial Up the Creativity

Rock some geode earrings, upcycle your style and discover gorgeous Indigenous patterns this summer.

Jun 17, 2026

The Secret to Perfectly Smoked Jerk Starts With the Seasoning

Plus culinary collabs at local craft breweries, field-to-fork dining experiences and exotic game sandwiches, all on the menu in this issue’s Food + Drink.

Jun 17, 2026

Explainer: Ontario’s Conservation System Faces a Major Overhaul

By next spring, familiar names like Credit Valley Conservation will disappear as 36 authorities are folded into nine – with potential ripple effects across the Headwaters region.

May 6, 2026

Our Spring 2026 Contributors

Meet three writers – Tony Reynolds, Francesca Discenza and Anthony Jenkins – who share a deep curiosity about our community.

Mar 14, 2026

Field Notes: The Best Events for Spring 2026

Go on an adventure, yuk it up with Canadian comedians, and get ready to jam at the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival.

Mar 14, 2026

Kids Summer Camps 2026

Our annual roundup of the best camps around Orangeville, Shelburne, Caledon, Erin, and Mulmur.

Mar 14, 2026

Food + Drink: What Everyone’s Ordering This Spring

Forage for dinner, experience a seven-course meal blindfolded and sip maple-kissed cocktails.

Mar 14, 2026

Handmade in the Hills

Give old hockey jerseys a new lease on life, rave about raku, and enjoy the warm glow of hand-poured candles.

Mar 14, 2026

The Battle of the Blue Bins

Whether you want one or not, bigger – much bigger – blue bins are rolling out to a curb near you this spring, though not everyone is convinced the new system will deliver.

Mar 10, 2026

Why Is It So Hard for Map Apps to Get Rural Addresses Right?

Much to the dismay of residents and lost delivery drivers, charting a course in the countryside isn’t always smooth sailing.

Dec 19, 2025

Bid to Purchase Caledon’s ‘Swan Lake’ Falls Through – What’s Next?

After Brookvalley rejects CVC’s offer to buy the rehabilitated pit, Caledon council decides to rescind the in-fill motion altogether.

Dec 10, 2025

Our Winter 2025 Contributors

Meet dance scholar Bridget Cauthery, digital editor Elaine Li and writer Jeff Rollings who share their talents this issue.

Nov 24, 2025

Field Notes for Winter 2025

Gear up for festive markets, live music, Santa Claus Parades, and the annual Fire & Ice Festival.

Nov 24, 2025

Sue Brissett, Mervia Scott, Amandeep Gidda-Atwal, Sydney Belcher and Anneka Rainford

These caring nurses provide palliative care during what, for most people, is the most difficult time of their lives.

Nov 24, 2025

New Books for Young Readers

Explore the latest kids’ books from local authors and find great additions for your home library.

Nov 24, 2025

Food + Drink: What’s on the Menu This Winter

Indulge in pan-seared duck breast, try a blueberry maple sausage, and warm your soul with three hot and hearty soups.

Nov 24, 2025