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A Sense of Place

I bought my own farm, married a farm girl from the next township, and settled down to a view of Georgian Bay and the life of a hunter-gatherer, or “freelancer,” to use the ancient Ojibway term.

Mar 22, 2012
Dan Needles

Our favourite picks for spring 2012

A highly selective guide to the picks of the spring season in the Hills of Headwaters.

Mar 22, 2012
In The Hills

Rowing on Island Lake

On the calm, early morning waters of Island Lake, rowers get a healthy head start on their day.

Mar 22, 2012
Nicola Ross

Cheaper by the Bushel: Van Dyken Bros.

Italian cooks flock to this Dutch family’s pick-your-own farm in Caledon.

Mar 22, 2012
Nicola Ross

Mulmur’s Stanton Hotel

The Stanton Hotel is the only stage coach hotel remaining in Mulmur, and one of a tiny few still standing in the Headwaters region.

Mar 21, 2012
Ken Weber

An Eco-revival for a Gothic Farmhouse

Erica Hyland wanted a “green” renovation for her 1881 Caledon farmhouse. Architect Harry Morison Lay obliged.

Mar 21, 2012
Pam Purves

Cry it out

We perfect our children’s histories through scrapbooks we can show our friends.

Mar 21, 2012
Bethany Lee

A Puzzling Conclusion: Spring 2012

Border Challenge in Erin, Ephraim’s Sales of Bitterroot Balm and Walking to Bolton

Mar 21, 2012
Ken Weber

Letters – Our readers write: Winter 2011

Letters published in the WINTER 2011 edition of In The Hills magazine.

Nov 21, 2011
In The Hills

Snowflakes

It has become a bit of a tradition to dedicate much of our winter issue to the remarkable people whose optimistic spirits and hard work make this community a better place to live.

Nov 21, 2011
Signe Ball

Motor cars, canines and capitalism

In a move reminiscent of the infamous family-planning measures introduced in 1976, residents of Shanghai are only allowed one dog per household.

Nov 21, 2011
Douglas G. Pearce

Susan Mein

A self-taught artist who began painting at an early age, Susan’s slightly naïve style adds extra charm to her nostalgic interpretations of rural life, which include scenes from here in the hills.

Nov 21, 2011
Signe Ball