Winter 2023
Volume 30, Number 4
Northern Connections – Tackling Food Security in Arctic Communities
Two Headwaters residents are working with Indigenous people on innovative programs to enhance food security in the Far North.
A Feast to Ring in the Year of the Dragon
Dumplings shaped like half moons star in a menu inspired by the tasty traditions – and midwinter optimism – of lunar new year celebrations.
Food + Drink Winter 2023
Holiday cookies, festive tipples and tasty local gifts make it easy to eat, drink and be merry this season.
Meet the Maker: Stephanie Casino Esguerra
Meticulously applied lines of jet-black ink are a defining feature of the fanciful works of this Orangeville artist.
Winter Preparedness for Rural Homes
How to prep your home, car – and psyche – for winter storm season and its inevitable hydro outages.
Portrait of the Art Therapist
Rapinder Kaur built a therapy practice around encouraging children, and adults, to listen to the wisdom of their inner artists.
Hiking Island Lake Conservation area
Stroll on scenic boardwalks, lush forest trails and dams while spotting lots of local wildlife at Island Lake Conservation Area.
Some Secrets are Best Kept
An accidental discovery teaches an important life lesson, that knowing too much can spoil all the fun.
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
There are many steps older adults can take to prepare for the unexpected and avoid unhappy accidents.
Meet a Community Elder: Carol Seglins
Having served three terms as Caledon’s mayor, this advocate still cares deeply about the well-being of her beloved Caledon.
A Sanctuary of Good Design
An elegantly renovated former church in Mono fulfills its mission as a serene family nest for a mom and her two daughters.
A “Snow Blockade” Wreaks Havoc
Almost 18 feet of snow fell in February 1904, bringing train travel to a halt and stranding hundreds of passengers north of Shelburne in the cold.



