Nicola Ross

Often called summertime curling, lawn bowling has an ancient history.

Zoe Bergermann scored her first World Cup podium finish and made her Olympic debut this year.

Orangeville’s Jeff Henrick is junior at Ohio State University, where he plays the game he honed with the Northmen here at home.

Bolton runner Aysia Maurice holds provincial records for the 2,000-metre and 1,500-metre steeplechase, and has placed in the top 10 nationally in both events.

Nia combines yoga, martial arts and dance.

Walking with poles: the fashionable walking stick morphs into essential hiking gear.

Are e-bikes cheating or are they the perfect solution for our hills? Two very different local cyclists take their e-bikes out for a spin, and weigh in on the experience.

Manpower vs horsepower: How Don Coats, the owner of Caledon Hills Cycling in Inglewood, fared using an e-bike to race his faster employee, Sean Bechtel.

A former Olympic swimmer and her Philippines-born caregiver swam together for less than a year – but the experience changed both their lives profoundly.

Otters in the Waters: The pool isn’t just for kids.

Slowing down, tuning in. With forest bathing, the slow movement takes to the woods.

Maven, Connector, Salesperson

A Dog’s Best Friend

Collaborator Extraordinaire

Night skiing, lit trails at Monora Park add magic to a cross-country outing.

The name may be goofy, but this racquet sport delivers a competitive workout.

Soak up some fascinating local history and stroll the sidewalks of our towns and villages.

What makes the difference? Support and personal connections.