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Field Notes for Winter 2024

Nov 25, 2024 | Emily Dickson | Field Notes

Greet winter with upbeat holiday pantomimes and concerts, busy craft sales, and an art show that looks at love and the creative process.

A Rough Neighbourhood

Nov 25, 2024 | Dan Needles | Fence Posts

Rural living means coming together to help each other – even if you’re from the so-called ‘rough’ side of town.

Local Heroes 2024

Nov 25, 2024 | Jeff Rollings | Local Heroes

A salute to eight people whose passionate work has changed our community for the better.

David Nairn

Nov 25, 2024 | Jeff Rollings | Local Heroes

Under David’s leadership, Theatre Orangeville has been recognized for the original Canadian works it stages and its important role in the community.

Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson

Nov 25, 2024 | Jeff Rollings | Local Heroes

This Shelburne resident is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in her community.

Linda Banks

Nov 25, 2024 | Tony Reynolds | Local Heroes

This volunteer extraordinaire gives her time and energy to seniors groups, festivals and events, the library, the local theatre and more.

Norah Kennedy

Nov 25, 2024 | Jeff Rollings | Local Heroes

After 17 years as executive director of Family Transition Place, Norah Kennedy believes her career has taught her “courage, hope and resilience.”

Barbara Karasiuk

Nov 25, 2024 | Gail Grant | Local Heroes

This 79-year-old challenged herself to her first cancer fundraiser walk in 2003 and has participated in 19 more since then.

Alysha Newman

Nov 25, 2024 | Nicola Ross | Local Heroes

Winning an Olympic medal in pole vaulting has propelled this Caledon resident to new heights in her career.

Making It to the Big League

Nov 25, 2024 | Anthony Jenkins

Caledon’s Zoe Boyd grew up on the ice, but even as an exceptional player her career options in women’s hockey were limited. Then she got drafted by the brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League.

Dog’s Best Friend

Nov 25, 2024 | Tony Reynolds | A Day in the Life

Orangeville dog trainer Melanie Chin’s days include private lessons for canines who need help staying calm in public, and group sessions for current and future service dogs on how to help their humans.

Wrapping Up Memories

Nov 25, 2024 | Bethany Lee | Headwaters Nest

Christmas has a way of bringing up childhood memories of family time with parents who are long gone, but not forgotten.