Nicola Ross
Freelance writer Nicola Ross lives in Alton.

Trail Running in Headwaters
Mar 29, 2022Through the woods, up the hills, down the valleys, the popularity of trail running races is surging in Headwaters – and this competition is all about fun.

Upper Credit Conservation Area
Mar 29, 2022Our inaugural Take a Hike features grassland, rock elms and an ancient pine tree on part of the Credit Valley Trail.

Ice Angel: Ken Hunt
Nov 29, 2021Thanks to this community builder, the Palgrave Mill Pond is a place where the village meets in winter to skate, play shinny and connect.

Yes, She Can: Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan
Nov 29, 2021Two pivotal players in Canada’s first Olympic gold in women’s soccer in Tokyo call Caledon East and Shelburne home.

Pick Your Pose
Sep 24, 2021From hatha to ashtanga, there’s a wide range of yoga styles to address your physical, mental or spiritual needs – even the need to include furry pals.

Geocaching Treasure Hunt
Jun 22, 2021A thoroughly modern treasure hunt is a surefire way to get kids busy outdoors.

Conservation Authorities v. Doug Ford
Mar 31, 2021The provincial government is stripping Ontario’s conservation authorities of the very meaning of their name – and key protections for the environment.

Canoeing the Humber
Mar 31, 2021Everyone must believe in something. I believe I’ll go canoeing.
– Henry David Thoreau

Tales of a Snowboarding Newbie
Nov 24, 2020Strapping on a board for the first time can be daunting, but as Nicola Ross finds outs, hiring a knowledgeable instructor keeps bruising at bay.

The Boom in Local Food
Jun 25, 2020In the dark cloud of the pandemic, a silver lining for small farmers.

Hiking in Caledon and Dufferin
Jun 25, 2020Looking to get outside for some fresh air? Here’s our guide to walking in Headwaters.

The Ultimate Frisbee Challenge
Mar 24, 2020Inspired by Frisbee and played without referees, this field game is all about the sporting spirit.

Curling for the Win
Nov 22, 2019The centuries-old sport continues to thrive and the Great Canadian Pond Spiel is a fun-filled reminder of its origin on natural ice.

Birds of a Feather: Badminton
Nov 22, 2019Fast-paced, action-packed and sociable, badminton converts a longtime tennis player.

The Lure of Fly Fishing
Sep 16, 2019If you’ve never cast with a fly rod, you might expect the fly to land first. But that’s not how it happens.