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Nicola Ross

Freelance writer Nicola Ross lives in Alton and is the author of the bestselling "Loops and Lattes" hiking guide series.

Pickleball, Anyone?

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

Sep 16, 2017

Take a Walking Tour of Orangeville, Inglewood or Hillsburgh

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

Jun 21, 2017

Women Shine in Learn-to Sport Programs

What makes the difference? Support and personal connections.

Jun 21, 2017

Playing Ping-Pong in Mono is a Community Affair

A dedicated band of Ping-Pong fans of every age congregate every week to show their paddle power.

Mar 20, 2017

Donna Davies

Historian with attitude

Nov 22, 2016

Barrie Shepley

High-performance brain

Nov 22, 2016

Fusion Workouts

Mix & match, fusion workouts take the “same old” out of exercise.

Nov 22, 2016

Obstacle Course Racing

Making sport of obstacles: A Caledon couple are rising stars in a challenging new professional sport.

Sep 16, 2016

The Language of Nature

Without words, are we lost in the woods? How words connect us to nature.

Jun 20, 2016

The Good Old Soccer Game

Leaving hockey behind, sports lovers in the hills and beyond are heading to the soccer pitch in record numbers.

Jun 20, 2016

Zoo Food

How a local feed mill has become the go-to resource for zoos across North America.

Mar 21, 2016

Home on the Range

Need to soothe your soul and focus your mind? Try a cattle drive!

Mar 21, 2016

Colleen Darrell

For Colleen, volunteering with the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club seemed like a natural choice.

Nov 25, 2015

The Awesomeness of Squash

First played in prison, this fast-paced game is not for the faint of heart.

Nov 25, 2015

Zumba – Party Your Way to Fitness

Get off the treadmill and join the Zumba craze!

Sep 11, 2015

Finding Balance in Caledon: The Urban/Rural Divide

In less than two decades Caledon’s population will be 75 per cent urban. Can its countryside values survive the shift?

Jun 16, 2015

Caledon Hikes

Nicola Ross shows readers how to navigate local Caledon trails, including the Bruce Trail and the Trans Canada Trail, without having to backtrack or arrange to leave a car at a hike’s endpoint.

Jun 16, 2015

Paddling in Caledon

Needing to maintain my balance added an interesting dimension to traditional yoga, but what appealed to me most was the fresh breeze and warm sunshine in our open-air “studio.”

Jun 16, 2015