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Palgrave Community Kitchen

Palgrave’s certified commercial kitchen is open to cooks, caterers and community groups.

Jun 15, 2010
Nicola Ross

Perfect Puffballs and Zesty Zucchini

The beauty of being a chef is that you get to challenge yourself to turn something you once despised into something even you can love.

Jun 15, 2010
Roberto Frachionni

A toddler makes magic in the garden

My son learned more first-hand than I could have imagined about plants and animals. His garden creation was inspected daily and watered with care. “It’s magic!” he exclaimed.

Jun 15, 2010
Bethany Lee

Prohibition pits “wet” vs “dry”

In the 1880s, prohibitionists took the fight for liquor control to the voting booths of the nation. In the hills, choosing “wet” or “dry” became such a hot button that neighbours and whole communities were pulled in different directions.

Jun 15, 2010
Ken Weber

A Puzzling Conclusion: Summer 2010

Ken Weber’s regular feature, including Orville’s Albion Octagon, Collector Coins at Rosemont, Adrian’s Leg Count, What am I?, The Case of the Stolen Documents and You’ve Got Ten Seconds!

Jun 15, 2010
Ken Weber

The Greenbelt: Letting the Belt out a Notch or Two

Should the Greenbelt be expanded? The central purpose of the plan is to protect farmland and environmentally sensitive land on the urban fringe.

Mar 21, 2010
Jeff Rollings

Agriculture in the Greenbelt

In recent years farmers have been subjected to a plethora of regulations related to environmental protection and food safety. Has the pendulum swung too far?

Mar 21, 2010
Jeff Rollings

Our Own Eggs: Backyard Chickens

In a bid to become somewhat more self-sufficient, my husband and I recently decided to try keeping our own chickens for egg production.

Mar 21, 2010
Monica Duncan

Bethell House: A Tranquil Home Away from Home

Bethell House not only offers a tranquil setting for those at the end of life and their families, but it is a remarkable cross-community effort that truly proves the adage that it takes a village.

Mar 21, 2010
Iain Richmond

Herons and Co.

Herons and egrets wading in local wetlands or silhouetted against blue skies, excite people whenever they are seen. They speak to us of grace, elegance and regal bearing. We would do well to listen to what they have to say.

Mar 21, 2010
Don Scallen

Bundle of Joy?

Babies arrive trailing clouds of happy expectations. But often those first few months can be anything but a joyful experience. Fortunately, this region is rich in programs to help mothers cope.

Mar 21, 2010
Laura LaRocca

The Enchantment of Young Thespians

Each year Jane Ohland Cameron writes and directs and new play for aspiring young actors at Theatre Orangeville.

Mar 21, 2010
Michele Green