Autumn 2023
Volume 30, Number 3
Autumn In The Hills
Check out what’s in season this autumn at In The Hills, with award-winning apple pies, fall events, hikes in the forest, and lots of new food and drink to try.
All By Itself
A closer look at the ramifications of the recent announcement that Caledon will break away from Peel Region.
Autumn Contributors
Introducing three of the talented people – Don Scallen, Alison McGill, and Rebecca Weston – behind the autumn issue.
Artist in Residence: Emily Escoffery
Emerging artist Emily Escoffrey isn’t a fan of neutrals, preferring instead to paint abstract pieces that grab the eye.
Field Notes for Autumn 2023
Mark your calendar for an autumn full of art, music, outdoor fun, and history.
‘True Pastry Gloves’ – Stumbling Through the National Anthem
Dan Needles reflects on how Canadians seem to be the only people who stumble over the words of their national anthem.
In Retrospect – Autumn 2023
A look back on how we’ve covered the pleasures and concerns of country life over the last three decades.
Caledon forced to go it alone: Here’s why the odds and costs are against us
The Ford government’s dissolution of Peel and incursion into the Greenbelt pose existential threats to Caledon as we know it.
When Caledon Was Made: Tales of Conflict and Triumph From the Early Days
A rural route by any other name? Where to put the blue bins? A memoir from Caledon’s first public works architect.
If the Greenbelt Gives Way to Sprawl, Seven Headwaters Species Will Suffer
You may not know some of these magnificent species but they are our precious, fragile neighbours that cannot survive in a subdivision.
Why Couples are Choosing Country Weddings
Not only are nuptials in nature rustic and romantic, they’re also increasingly eco-friendly with couples creating stylish and memorable parties that don’t cost the earth.
How to Find an Officiant for Your Big Day
Need someone to preside over your wedding nuptials? Here’s the info on finding an officiant to help you get legally wed.



