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.
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.
The Draw of a New Art Season
With bold exhibits, small galleries and studio tours taking place across Headwaters, autumn’s creative landscape beckons.
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.
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.
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.



