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Our Summer 2025 Contributors

Meet writer Alison McGill and two longtime illustrators, Shelagh Armstrong and Ruth Ann Pearce, who bring our stories to life.

Jun 13, 2025
Emily Dickson

Letters – Our Readers Write: Summer 2025

Want to share your thoughts about our stories? Drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers.

Jun 13, 2025
In The Hills

Artist in Residence: Susie Cattedra

Whether exploring the geometry of a dahlia or the opening petals of a rose, this Bolton painter captures the awe she sees all around her.

Jun 13, 2025
Janice Quirt

Field Notes: Bringing You the Best Events for Summer 2025

Kick off the season with the Dufferin Film Festival, Canada Day celebrations, summer fairs and the Northmen documentary.

Jun 13, 2025
Emily Dickson

Staying Useful and Relevant

Experts agree the best defence against aging is to maintain a sense of purpose after retirement.

Jun 13, 2025
Dan Needles

Food + Drink Summer 2025: Explore Headwaters’ Local Culinary Scene

Savour summer with Taste of Orangeville, In Good Spirits, Paris in the Park and other fun foodie events and menus.

Jun 13, 2025
Emily Dickson

Meet the Maker behind The Liberty Inn

From hand-built floor tiles to tableware thrown on a wheel, Jacqui Liberty’s craft touches every room of the meticulously renovated Liberty Inn in Caledon.

Jun 13, 2025
Janice Quirt

Handmade Local Finds: Summer 2025

Discover slithering bronze snakes, patriotic paddles, and cards with purpose.

Jun 13, 2025
Stephanie Casino Esguerra

Leading the Charge

Sara MacRae’s penchant for fighting climate change has morphed into a flourishing career in the field.

Jun 13, 2025
Janice Quirt

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
Tony Reynolds

Songbird Side Trail

Spot songbirds like the scarlet tanager, indigo bunting, rose-breasted grosbeak, and the hooded warbler who frequent this forest.

Jun 13, 2025
Nicola Ross

The Allures and Dangers of the Open Road

Here in these hills, we are a car-reliant community. But driving can sometimes be overwhelming and terrifying.

Jun 13, 2025
Bethany Lee