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The Great Escaper

The Orangeville Sun called him Robert the Bold. Local police called him ‘armed and dangerous.’ His neighbours called him ‘misunderstood.’ Bob Cook’s story fits all these descriptions – and then some.

Mar 31, 2013
Ken Weber

Pommies Dry Cider: Crisp, Clear & Dry

Even in colder weather customers love Pommies’ combination of five local apple varieties, a bit of sugar, water, naturally occurring acids and carbonation.

Mar 31, 2013
Nicola Ross

Going the Distance – On Horseback

Endurance riding is one of the fastest growing equine sports in the world.

Mar 31, 2013
Nicola Ross

A Home for Eclectic Art and Artifacts

This is a home for people with curious minds and catholic tastes. What appears from the outside to be a romantic’s ideal of a country house in a bucolic setting…

Mar 31, 2013
Pam Purves

Shining a Light on Mental Health

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research says that one in five Canadians will experience a form of mental illness at some point.

Mar 31, 2013
Bethany Lee

A Puzzling Conclusion: Spring 2013

From Terra Cotta to Terra Nova, a leaky roof in Alton and how Ginny fooled Jack.

Mar 31, 2013
Ken Weber

Local Heroes 2012

Our annual salute to the extraordinary people who make our community a better place to live.

Nov 18, 2012
Jeff Rollings

Bob Shirley

Local Hero: Bob Shirley is a hopelessly addicted community do-gooder.

Nov 18, 2012
Jeff Rollings

Neil Orford

Local Hero: History teacher Neil Orford creates magic in the classroom.

Nov 18, 2012
Jeff Rollings

Robin Berger

Local Hero: Robin Berger has helped give a healthy start to thousands of babies in our community.

Nov 18, 2012
Laura LaRocca

David Lamble

Local Hero: David Lamble with a saw-whet owl at Luther Marsh.

Nov 18, 2012
Jeff Rollings

Cody Gillies

Local Hero: Cody Gillies’ feet finally got a break after more than 885 kilometres.

Nov 18, 2012
Jeff Rollings