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Cats, cannabis, kilts and kori bustards

Mar 24, 2011 | Douglas G. Pearce | Back Issues | Countryside Digest | Environment | Spring 2011

Highland Security The fashion of wearing nothing beneath a kilt has been condemned by the Scottish Tartans Authority, which has called the practice “childish and unhygienic,” The Times of London…

Kame and Kettle Artists

Mar 23, 2011 | Signe Ball | Artist in Residence | Arts | Back Issues | In Every Issue | Spring 2011

Kame & Kettle artists includes Sue Ecclestone, Do Hamilton, Emilia Perri, Mia Thornhill, Mary Wood, Jane Richmond, Linda Jenetti, Andrea Trace and Darlene Hassall. This longstanding coalition of Dufferin artists…

Our favourite picks for spring

Mar 23, 2011 | In The Hills | Back Issues | Community | In Every Issue | Must Do | Spring 2011

A highly selective guide to the picks of the Spring 2011 season.

The Tea Lady of Caledon East

Mar 23, 2011 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Léna Valiquette blends her tisanes from the flowers and herbs she grows and dries in Hockley Valley. Her shop also carries a wide selection of true teas and coffees.

Dr. Algie Delivers a Jolt

Mar 23, 2011 | Ken Weber | Historic Hills

By the 1880s, poor sanitation had been identified as a major cause of disease and governments were taking action. Here in the hills, newly established health boards had a lot of catching up to do.

Let spring awaken your senses

Mar 23, 2011 | Bethany Lee | Back Issues | Community | Headwaters Nest | In Every Issue | Spring 2011

As I walked the pathways that had been inaccessible through the winter months, the sounds and smells greeted me like old friends.

A Puzzling Conclusion: Spring 2011

Mar 23, 2011 | Ken Weber | Back Issues | In Every Issue | Leisure | Puzzles | Spring 2011

In the Rafters at S.S. #15, Pile-up at Fraxa Junction, Foley’s Dozen, A Game of Rummoli, Running For Lunch and an In The Hills Mini Mystery by Ken Weber The…

Must Rejoice!

Nov 20, 2010 | Signe Ball | Editor’s Desk

The approaching holidays are a time of tradition and rejoicing.

Letters – Our readers write: Winter 2010

Nov 20, 2010 | In The Hills | Back Issues | Letters, Our Readers Write | Winter 2010

Letters published in the Winter 2010 edition of In The Hills magazine.

Snowflakes, sap and socialist plots

Nov 20, 2010 | Douglas G. Pearce | Back Issues | Countryside Digest | Environment | Winter 2010

Unfortunately, Bentley’s love of snow was not reciprocated: He died of pneumonia in 1931 after walking home in a blizzard.

Christopher Goodhand

Nov 20, 2010 | Signe Ball | Artist in Residence | Arts | Back Issues | In Every Issue | Winter 2010

Where possible I try to incorporate ‘nature’s imperfections’ (knots, bark inclusion, decay, etc) into my work.

Our favourite picks for Winter 2010

Nov 20, 2010 | In The Hills | Back Issues | Community | In Every Issue | Must Do | Winter 2010

A highly selective guide to the picks of the season.