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The Season of Fresh Starts

Fall motivates us to try new routines, adopt new habits and pursue personal growth – at every stage of life.

Sep 4, 2026
Tralee Pearce

Our Autumn 2026 Contributors

In this issue, Anna Lee Boschetto, Gail Grant and Jeff Rollings write about fitness after 50, moving cross-country, and a new novel about small town misfits.

Sep 4, 2026
Emily Dickson

Dead Sheep and Deadlines: A Writer’s Day on the Farm

When your ‘office’ is surrounded by livestock, your work day could include coaxing escaped pigs back home while trying to finish a column.

Sep 4, 2026
Dan Needles

Aging Gets a Makeover at Small-Town Gyms

Seniors are embracing functional fitness to get fit for everyday life, and stay strong and independent in their later years.

Sep 4, 2026
Anna Lee Boschetto

From Caledon to Calgary: Finding Home Again

Moving out west after 50 years away brought new challenges, emotional farewells and the hope of rebuilding community for this longtime In The Hills writer.

Sep 4, 2026
Gail Grant

Making Room for Misfits

In his debut novel In The Hills alumnus Ken Weber draws on his decades as a special education pioneer to ask what makes us different – and how our community can embrace us anyway.

Sep 4, 2026
Jeff Rollings

Guardians of the Gravestones

Each weathered headstone holds a story. Three dedicated volunteers are making sure Caledon’s departed rest in peace, and are not forgotten.

Sep 4, 2026
Anthony Jenkins

Built, Not Bought: The Making of a Custom Car

This father-son team from Mono crafted a one-of-a-kind ride from scratch, and it turns heads wherever it goes.

Sep 4, 2026
Tony Reynolds

Who’s in Charge Here?

If you’re confused by the two-tier structure of municipal government in Headwaters, you’re not alone. Here’s a primer on how local government works – and who’s responsible for what.

Sep 4, 2026
Tony Reynolds

Staying Strong in My Second Half

Starting to feel your age? It’s never too late to get up and start moving, as Bethany Lee finds out.

Sep 4, 2026
Bethany Lee

Are You Ready to Vote?

Voting in this October’s election may look a little different in some municipalities depending on where you live. Here’s our guide to make sure your voice is heard.

Aug 10, 2026
Bethany Lee

Close to Home

In The Hills is honoured to receive an honourable mention from the National Magazine Awards Foundation for its distinctly local storytelling.

Jun 17, 2026
Tralee Pearce