Emily Dickson
Emily Dickson is a writer and editor living in Orangeville.
Made in the Hills: Inside Our Local Creative Scene
Discover custom gems, animal stuffies, sleek pottery and more handmade local buys.
Could a Caledon Health-care Hub Ease the Pressure on Our Strained Rural Hospital System?
Proponents of a collaborative care model say it will improve access to health providers and ease pressure on overburdened hospitals and emergency rooms – all in one place.
Explainer: Why Is Controversy Swirling Around Caledon’s ‘Swan Lake’?
While activists and their allies fight to protect a body of water at a rehabilitated gravel pit, the Town of Caledon is considering new bylaws that could alter future land use regulations.
Our Autumn 2025 Contributors
Get to know our regional sales managers – Roberta Fracassi and Victoria Johansen – plus photographer Erin Fitzgibbon.
Letters – Our Readers Write: Autumn 2025
Readers reached out about our “green roof” story, and also to submit a heartfelt poem about Caledon’s natural beauty.
Field Notes: Fall Fairs and Autumn Adventures
The Erin Fall Fair turns 175, Belfountain throws a bash, and Canada’s most famous astronaut Chris Hadfield lands in Orangeville.
Still Waiting for the Bus
Rural communities are built for drivers – but what about everyone else? As new transit efforts gain ground, riders are hoping for more than a lift.
Season of Colour, Season of Art
As leaves change so do the galleries and gathering spaces of Headwaters – here’s a curated roundup of fall’s must-see exhibitions and events.
Food + Drink: Embrace the Flavours of Fall
Toast local sandwich stars at Pia’s on Broadway, sip a flight of Caledon cider and dig into locally made pies.
Our Summer 2025 Contributors
Meet writer Alison McGill and two longtime illustrators, Shelagh Armstrong and Ruth Ann Pearce, who bring our stories to life.
Field Notes: Bringing You the Best Events for Summer 2025
Kick off the season with the Dufferin Film Festival, Canada Day celebrations, summer fairs and the Northmen documentary.
Beyond the Trade War
A Q&A with writer and pollster Michael Adams on tariffs, Canada’s recent election, and our strained relations with our neighbour to the south.
Food + Drink Summer 2025: Explore Headwaters’ Local Culinary Scene
Savour summer with Taste of Orangeville, In Good Spirits, Paris in the Park and other fun foodie events and menus.
The Search for Foster Families
As child welfare resources are stretched thin across the province, Dufferin Child and Family Services’ open houses are one way the agency connects with potential caregivers.
Kids Summer Camps 2025
Make it a summer to remember with camps that get kids moving, exploring, and making new friends.
Our Spring 2025 Contributors
Meet three talented people – photographer Bob Noble and writers Francesca Discenza and James Gerus – whose work debuts in our spring issue.
Field Notes for Spring 2025
Jump into spring with the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, a hike for Bethell Hospice and a rubber ducky race.
Game Changers: How the Local Golf Industry is Primed for a Boom in Golf Tourism
Caledon prepares to host the prestigious RBC Canadian Open in June, and later to become the permanent home of Golf Canada’s national headquarters.



