Back Issues
Meet a Community Elder: John Ferguson
John Ferguson first climbed the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps in 2018 when he was 85, and has repeated the challenge five times since.
Her Bright Idea
A 178-year-old Caledon farmhouse is a peaceful yet exuberant testament to the owner’s singlemindedness and the nearly 20 years she has worked to bring her vision to life.
Norman Jewison’s Local Connection
A Caledon farm was a touchstone for a Hollywood legend.
Winter In The Hills
Get ready to embrace the colder weather with backyard rinks, tales from the Arctic, Alton Mill’s Fire & Ice festival and lots more winter fun.
The Case for Kindness
After reflecting on 30 years of producing In The Hills, editor Signe Ball believes that what holds our community together is the willingness of people to care for other people.
Winter Contributors
Meet three of the key members of the In The Hills team – Jim Stewart, Liz Beatty, and Elaine Li – who contributed to our winter issue.
Letters – Our Readers Write: Winter 2023
Want to share your thoughts or insights about our stories? Drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers!
Artist in Residence: CJ Shelton
As a student of mysticism and esoteric philosophy, artist CJ Shelton’s works reflect her love of the archetypal realm.
Field Notes for Winter 2023
Fire & Ice at the Alton Mill, The Nutcracker live on stage, and lots of holiday markets will keep you busy this winter.
We Need to Stay in Touch – But Can Community Newspapers Survive?
Veteran writer Dan Needles laments the loss of printed news while pondering the future of journalism.
In Retrospect – Winter 2023
In the final instalment from our archives, we’ve selected a number of stories that embody the kindness and the neighbourly compassion that has helped our small towns grow and flourish.
Local Heroes 2023
Here’s to the hard-working folk who are passionate about helping others, and making our communities a great place to call home.



