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A Sense of Place

I bought my own farm, married a farm girl from the next township, and settled down to a view of Georgian Bay and the life of a hunter-gatherer, or “freelancer,” to use the ancient Ojibway term.

Mar 22, 2012
Dan Needles

Our favourite picks for spring 2012

A highly selective guide to the picks of the spring season in the Hills of Headwaters.

Mar 22, 2012
In The Hills

Rowing on Island Lake

On the calm, early morning waters of Island Lake, rowers get a healthy head start on their day.

Mar 22, 2012
Nicola Ross

An Eco-revival for a Gothic Farmhouse

Erica Hyland wanted a “green” renovation for her 1881 Caledon farmhouse. Architect Harry Morison Lay obliged.

Mar 21, 2012
Pam Purves

Cry it out

We perfect our children’s histories through scrapbooks we can show our friends.

Mar 21, 2012
Bethany Lee

BUZZZZZZZ – It must be Spring!

The arrival of the red-winged black bird also signals the changing season.

Mar 17, 2012
Christine Thomas

Ontario’s Farm to School/Food Education Network

If you believe in the fact that “we are what we eat” (especially when we’re young), please check out the following survey.

Feb 29, 2012
Online Editor

Agriculture Innovation Is Key to Reducing Poverty, Stabilizing Climate

An incisive account of the global food crisis—and how it can be solved.

Jan 25, 2012
Online Editor

Slowing Down

I hope you will all take the time to slow down. In life and on the road.

Jan 10, 2012
Christine Thomas

Running away from home

My dog insists on sleeping in the driver’s seat and we have a serious discussion about who’s driving.

Nov 27, 2011
Christine Thomas

Local Heroes

Our annual salute to the extraordinary people who make our community a better place to live.

Nov 21, 2011
Jeff Rollings

Brandy Robinson

Local Hero: Brandy Robinson initiated the Human Library to raise awareness about the richness and strengths of diversity in the local community.

Nov 21, 2011
Laura LaRocca