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Emily Dickson

Emily Dickson is an associate editor and writer living in Orangeville.

Our Autumn 2026 Contributors

In this issue, Anna Lee Boschetto, Gail Grant and Jeff Rollings write about fitness after 50, moving cross-country, and a new novel about small town misfits.

Sep 4, 2026

Field Notes: Your Guide to Autumn Events

This season’s calendar includes fun at fall fairs, Broadway stars on stage, small halls full of music and even some speed dating for singles.

Sep 4, 2026

The Draw of a New Art Season

With bold exhibits, small galleries and studio tours taking place across Headwaters, autumn’s creative landscape beckons.

Sep 4, 2026

Food + Drink: Find Out What’s Cooking This Fall

Learn to mix your own spices, nibble on tiny chocolate pumpkins, and sip your way through Headwaters’ craft breweries.

Sep 4, 2026

From Idea to Incredible: Three Local Makers to Watch This Season

Get battle ready for family game night, brighten the table with fall-themed coasters, and decorate with hand-dyed cotton rope bowls.

Sep 4, 2026

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