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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

Letters From Our Readers

Feedback pours in on our stories about conservation authority consolidation and new recycling bins, along with thanks for telling local stories.

Sep 4, 2026
In The Hills

Briony Douglas’s Sculptures Go Big on Nostalgia

This Erin artist creates oversized, joyful pieces – like giant sneakers, massive boots and huge guitars – meant to inspire happiness in all ages.

Sep 4, 2026
Janice Quirt

Field Notes: Your Guide to Autumn Events

This season’s calendar includes fun at fall fairs, Broadway stars on stage, small halls full of music and even some speed dating for singles.

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

Food + Drink: Find Out What’s Cooking This Fall

Learn to mix your own spices, nibble on tiny chocolate pumpkins, and sip your way through Headwaters’ craft breweries.

Sep 4, 2026
Emily Dickson

From Idea to Incredible: Three Local Makers to Watch This Season

Get battle ready for family game night, brighten the table with fall-themed coasters, and decorate with hand-dyed cotton rope bowls.

Sep 4, 2026
Emily Dickson

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

Two Shows, One Wild Day

Mono’s James Gerus shares what it’s like for an actor to star in the world debut of Sandra Laronde’s ‘She Holds Up the Stars’ at Roy Thomson Hall.

Sep 4, 2026
James Gerus

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