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Human in Headwaters
Amid growing anxiety about the rise of AI, consider our summer issue a catalogue of all the things AI can’t do.
Our Summer 2025 Contributors
Meet writer Alison McGill and two longtime illustrators, Shelagh Armstrong and Ruth Ann Pearce, who bring our stories to life.
Letters – Our Readers Write: Summer 2025
Want to share your thoughts about our stories? Drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers.
Field Notes: Bringing You the Best Events for Summer 2025
Kick off the season with the Dufferin Film Festival, Canada Day celebrations, summer fairs and the Northmen documentary.
Staying Useful and Relevant
Experts agree the best defence against aging is to maintain a sense of purpose after retirement.
Beyond the Trade War
A Q&A with writer and pollster Michael Adams on tariffs, Canada’s recent election, and our strained relations with our neighbour to the south.
The Allures and Dangers of the Open Road
Here in these hills, we are a car-reliant community. But driving can sometimes be overwhelming and terrifying.
The Search for Foster Families
As child welfare resources are stretched thin across the province, Dufferin Child and Family Services’ open houses are one way the agency connects with potential caregivers.
Spring In The Hills
Come face to face with tiny critters, get ready to tee off at Headwaters golf courses, and make a totally local charcuterie spread this spring.
Kids Summer Camps 2025
Make it a summer to remember with camps that get kids moving, exploring, and making new friends.
Field Notes for Spring 2025
Jump into spring with the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, a hike for Bethell Hospice and a rubber ducky race.
Home Sweet Home Office
People often ask me what I do for a living out here on the farm, and for the last four months the answer has been ‘I blow snow’.



