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.
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.
Three Local Makers Dial Up the Creativity
Rock some geode earrings, upcycle your style and discover gorgeous Indigenous patterns this summer.
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.
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.
Our Spring 2026 Contributors
Meet three writers – Tony Reynolds, Francesca Discenza and Anthony Jenkins – who share a deep curiosity about our community.
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.
Kids Summer Camps 2026
Our annual roundup of the best camps around Orangeville, Shelburne, Caledon, Erin, and Mulmur.
Food + Drink: What Everyone’s Ordering This Spring
Forage for dinner, experience a seven-course meal blindfolded and sip maple-kissed cocktails.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Winter 2025 Contributors
Meet dance scholar Bridget Cauthery, digital editor Elaine Li and writer Jeff Rollings who share their talents this issue.
Field Notes for Winter 2025
Gear up for festive markets, live music, Santa Claus Parades, and the annual Fire & Ice Festival.
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.
New Books for Young Readers
Explore the latest kids’ books from local authors and find great additions for your home library.
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.



