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Country Living 101

How Headwaters Got Its Name

A closer look at how four crucial watersheds shaped the communities of this region, and led to its moniker.

Jun 17, 2026

Country Roads, Take Me Home

A checkerboard of roads should make navigation straightforward, but in Headwaters, survey quirks, naming oddities and nature’s whims can challenge both drivers and GPS apps.

Mar 14, 2026

How to Prepare Your Roof For Winter

If snow and ice wreak havoc on your roof every year, try these tips to weather the storms.

Nov 24, 2025

Your Country Septic System, Demystified

How does a septic system work? Learn all about this vital part of rural life and avoid a messy meltdown.

Sep 8, 2025

Exploring the Dufferin County Forest

The Dufferin County Forest and other municipally run tracts were created to manage resources and protect the environment. They are also the perfect place for a walk.

Jun 13, 2025

Country 101: Georgian, Gothic or Italianate? 

A primer on the top home designs that captured the fancy of early settlers in Caledon, Dufferin and Erin.

Mar 12, 2025

Warming Trend

If rising fuel costs and environmental concerns have you considering a heat pump, here’s how to decide if one is right for you.

Nov 25, 2024

Getting a Jump on Your Spring Garden

How to wind down your vegetable patch this autumn and prime it to provide plentiful produce next season.

Sep 7, 2024

A Permit Primer

So, you want to build an addition on your country property? Be prepared to become an expert in zoning and building permits – as well as the needs of your local conservation authority.

Jun 14, 2024

A Watch on the Wild Side

A trail cam – or several – is an ideal way to delight in the diverse wildlife that visits your country property.

Mar 16, 2024

Winter Preparedness for Rural Homes

How to prep your home, car – and psyche – for winter storm season and its inevitable hydro outages.

Nov 27, 2023

Goodnight Trees, Goodnight Garden

The latest thinking in garden and lawn cleanup is all about doing a little less – which in turn does a lot more for pollinators, birds and your soil.

Sep 8, 2023