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Illuminating the Past: Personal History

How private archivist Alison Hird’s work is helping one family reflect on their personal history – and preserve it for the future.

Nov 20, 2018

Behind the Scenes at Museum of Dufferin

What makes your old family heirlooms or bric-a-brac museum-worthy? It’s all in the story they tell.

Nov 20, 2018

Ricky Schaede

Fascinated with the mysteries and origins of the universe, Ricky says, “It is my hope to reconcile scientific thinking with spiritual imagination.”

Nov 20, 2018

Finding Traction on the Backroads

You made up your mind between one or the other when you turned 16 and you drove that make for the rest of your life. If you drove a Toyota into town, as I did, you would be watched …

Nov 20, 2018

Meet the Maker: Barry Young

This Alton woodturner’s Spinning Tree Co. pieces are as artful as they are utilitarian.

Nov 20, 2018

Holiday Picks

Gifts and sips for the season.

Nov 20, 2018

The Art of the Blacksmith

Dedicated artisans keep the art and craft of metalworking alive, from historical artifacts and statues to decorative architectural railings.

Sep 18, 2018

True Colours: Headwaters Arts

A taste of what to expect from the 54 exceptional artists from across Headwaters and beyond.

Sep 18, 2018

Opera 101

Opera singing is a taxing physical feat, requiring a strong diaphragm, great lung power and breath control, and healthy vocal cords.

Sep 18, 2018

Emilia Perri

Emilia Perri’s latest works evolved from a recent 375-kilometre canoe adventure on the Yukon River – a trip made possible by the Reed T. Cooper Visual Arts Award she received in 2016.

Sep 18, 2018

The View from the Top

People seldom bother you when you are up 20 feet painting an eavestrough, just as they don’t come near you when you are beekeeping or forking steamy piles of manure.

Sep 18, 2018

Meet the Maker: Heather Chapplain

As this Alton textile artist leans into her quirky, one-of-a-kind designs, Hollywood comes calling.

Sep 18, 2018