In Every Issue
The Season of Fresh Starts
Fall motivates us to try new routines, adopt new habits and pursue personal growth – at every stage of life.
Our Autumn 2026 Contributors
In this issue, Anna Lee Boschetto, Gail Grant and Jeff Rollings write about fitness after 50, moving cross-country, and a new novel about small town misfits.
Letters From Our Readers
Feedback pours in on our stories about conservation authority consolidation and new recycling bins, along with thanks for telling local stories.
Briony Douglas’s Sculptures Go Big on Nostalgia
This Erin artist creates oversized, joyful pieces – like giant sneakers, massive boots and huge guitars – meant to inspire happiness in all ages.
Field Notes: Your Guide to Autumn Events
This season’s calendar includes fun at fall fairs, Broadway stars on stage, small halls full of music and even some speed dating for singles.
Dead Sheep and Deadlines: A Writer’s Day on the Farm
When your ‘office’ is surrounded by livestock, your work day could include coaxing escaped pigs back home while trying to finish a column.
Food + Drink: Find Out What’s Cooking This Fall
Learn to mix your own spices, nibble on tiny chocolate pumpkins, and sip your way through Headwaters’ craft breweries.
From Idea to Incredible: Three Local Makers to Watch This Season
Get battle ready for family game night, brighten the table with fall-themed coasters, and decorate with hand-dyed cotton rope bowls.
Built, Not Bought: The Making of a Custom Car
This father-son team from Mono crafted a one-of-a-kind ride from scratch, and it turns heads wherever it goes.
Two Shows, One Wild Day
Mono’s James Gerus shares what it’s like for an actor to star in the world debut of Sandra Laronde’s ‘She Holds Up the Stars’ at Roy Thomson Hall.
Who’s in Charge Here?
If you’re confused by the two-tier structure of municipal government in Headwaters, you’re not alone. Here’s a primer on how local government works – and who’s responsible for what.
Staying Strong in My Second Half
Starting to feel your age? It’s never too late to get up and start moving, as Bethany Lee finds out.



