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Hitchhiking Mussels
These mendacious mollusks lure unsuspecting smallmouth bass into giving it a free ride – and a free meal.
Human in Headwaters
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
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
Want to share your thoughts about our stories? Drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers.
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.
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.
Staying Useful and Relevant
Experts agree the best defence against aging is to maintain a sense of purpose after retirement.
Beyond the Trade War
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
Naturalistic gardening booster Tony Spencer created a Mono rooftop garden that benefits the environment and nurtures the spirit.
A Lake for All Seasons
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
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
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.



