Departments
Meet the Maker: Andrea Trace
Artist Andrea Trace picked up stamp making to add dimension to her mixed media artworks – but the stamps became art unto themselves.
Local Buys: Spring 2024
Bohemian blue scarves, beaded bracelets and fabulous fibre art are some of the local finds this spring.
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.
Teaching by Design
Secondary school teacher Andrea Phillips brings design to life in an Orangeville classroom with 3D printers, design software and a passion for the built environment.
Little Tract Interpretive Trail
The protected Dufferin County Forest is a treasure trove of eastern white pines, spruce and cedars.
The Long Goodbye
As elderly parents enter the final season of their life, adult children face the challenges of caring for them, and preparing to say goodbye.
Riding the Medical Merry-Go-Round
In addition to rest, nutrition and exercise, medical and tune-up appointments are a necessity to keep aging bodies in good (enough) shape.
Meet a Community Elder: John Ferguson
John Ferguson first climbed the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps in 2018 when he was 85, and has repeated the challenge five times since.
Her Bright Idea
A 178-year-old Caledon farmhouse is a peaceful yet exuberant testament to the owner’s singlemindedness and the nearly 20 years she has worked to bring her vision to life.
Norman Jewison’s Local Connection
A Caledon farm was a touchstone for a Hollywood legend.
The Case for Kindness
After reflecting on 30 years of producing In The Hills, editor Signe Ball believes that what holds our community together is the willingness of people to care for other people.
Letters – Our Readers Write: Winter 2023
Want to share your thoughts or insights about our stories? Drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers!



