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Human in Headwaters

Jun 13, 2025 | Tralee Pearce | Editor’s Desk

Amid growing anxiety about the rise of AI, consider our summer issue a catalogue of all the things AI can’t do.

Our Summer 2025 Contributors

Jun 13, 2025 | Emily Dickson | Contributors

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

Letters – Our Readers Write: Summer 2025

Jun 13, 2025 | In The Hills | Letters, Our Readers Write

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

Artist in Residence: Susie Cattedra

Jun 13, 2025 | Janice Quirt | Artist in Residence

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.

Field Notes: Bringing You the Best Events for Summer 2025

Jun 13, 2025 | Emily Dickson | Field Notes

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

Staying Useful and Relevant

Jun 13, 2025 | Dan Needles | Fence Posts

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

Beyond the Trade War 

Jun 13, 2025 | Emily Dickson | Features

A Q&A with writer and pollster Michael Adams on tariffs, Canada’s recent election, and our strained relations with our neighbour to the south.

How to Grow a Green Roof

Jun 13, 2025 | Don Scallen | Environment

Naturalistic gardening booster Tony Spencer created a Mono rooftop garden that benefits the environment and nurtures the spirit.

A Lake for All Seasons

Jun 13, 2025 | Anthony Jenkins | Environment

An ode to a body of water that nurtures life – and soothes the human soul.

Farm to Table Dining Shares the Journey from Seed to Celebration 

Jun 13, 2025 | Anthony Jenkins | Farming

A look at the farmer-chef ties behind truly local menus that exemplify the field-to-fork experience.

Cultivating Connection – Agritourism in the Hills of Headwaters

Jun 13, 2025 | Darlene Downey | Farming

From pick-your-own berries to picnics in sunflower fields, Caledon, Dufferin and Erin have become hubs for locals and visitors who want to get back to the land.

A Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens

Jun 13, 2025 | Alison McGill | Farming

Want fresh eggs? Flock owners share their tips for building a coop, choosing a breed, and taking care of your feathered friends.

Food + Drink Summer 2025: Explore Headwaters’ local culinary scene

Jun 13, 2025 | Emily Dickson | Food + Drink

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

Meet the Maker behind The Liberty Inn

Jun 13, 2025 | Janice Quirt | Made in the Hills

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.