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Kids Summer Camps 2024

Mar 16, 2024 | inthehills.ca | Emily Dickson

A world of adventure awaits your children this summer at camps in Caledon, Dufferin, Erin and nearby communities. And it’s never too early to start planning! Our Kids Camps in the Hills page is your go-to guide to camps and activities across the Headwaters region. Here’s a sampling of what’s already available – check in with us regularly for updates. Traditional CampsKids swim in a lake, play forest games and prep for talent shows at the sprawling 30-acre Kids Inc. in Erin.
Food + Drink Spring 2024

Mar 16, 2024 | inthehills.ca | Emily Dickson

How does pineapple BBQ chicken sound? Or maybe jerk beef and vegetable stir fry? Perhaps it’s time for pimento-and-nutmeg-spiced salmon, or penne alfredo with crumbled jerk sausage? Local chef Jex Paisley of Orangeville’s Transcend by Jex is ready to take your order. Jex trained in Jamaica and Canada, and has a long history in the industry, including at five-star resorts and on cruise ships. Now he has pulled together his takes on Caribbean and other cuisines into convenient meal packages.
Artist in Residence: Deb Menken

Mar 16, 2024 | inthehills.ca | Tralee Pearce

Whether she’s painting colour-drenched florals, rugged landscapes or, more recently, energetic windswept-looking abstracts, Mono artist Deb Menken is chasing a singular visceral response in viewers. “My main goal is joy,” says Deb, a member of Headwaters Arts and a recipient of the Dufferin Arts Council’s Reed T. Cooper bursary in 2023. She recently held her first solo show at the Alton Mill Arts Centre.
Northern Connections – Tackling Food Security in Arctic Communities - In The Hills

Nov 27, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Liz Beatty

It’s hard to fathom any direct connection between the quaint villages of Headwaters nestled amid verdant rolling farmland and the remote Inuit communities along Canada’s vast and storied Northwest Passage. What could link our world of homegrown farm-to-table bounty with a seemingly barren tundra, struggling with some of the worst Indigenous food security issues in the developed world? You’d be surprised.
A Feast to Ring in the Year of the Dragon

Nov 27, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Emily Dickson

Dumplings shaped like half moons start in a menu inspired by the tasty traditions – and midwinter optimism – of lunar new year celebrations. | | Food As Lunar New Year kicks off across China each year, it’s as though everything shines in auspicious red and gold. In some places, red lanterns line the sidewalks, and dancers in enormous dragon and lion costumes parade through the streets.
Food + Drink Winter 2023

Nov 27, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Emily Dickson

Spotlight: A Batch Made in HeavenIt’s the stuff sweet dreams are made of — a food truck dedicated almost entirely to the love of cookies. Orangeville-based Cookies by Gia bakes big, chewy cookies with flavours including OG Milk Chocolate, Red Velvet and Coconutty, plus shortbread and gingerbread at Christmastime. Pietra “Gia” Velinor opened the food truck in June 2023, and runs it with her daughter, Ciara. She also turns her cookies into ice cream sandwiches.
Artist in Residence: CJ Shelton

Nov 27, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Tralee Pearce

In this sample of longtime Alton Mill Arts Centre artist CJ Shelton’s oeuvre, peaceful doves mingle with the Greek concepts of linear and divine time, and a red spiral “life force” gives power and balance to a stylized tree. “I work in the archetypal realm,” she confirms. A student of mysticism and esoteric philosophy, CJ is drawn to recurring themes, especially the circle. “The circular form from a spiritual perspective is a symbol of wholeness.
It's Time for Holiday Cheer!

Nov 17, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Tralee Pearce

Looking for a Santa Claus parade near you? Itching to do as much local Christmas shopping as possible? Well, get out your calendar. We have you covered with this sneak peek at local events. Watch for listings in our upcoming winter issue and throughout the season at our What’s On events page and our Field Notes column at inthehills.caSanta Claus Parades and Tree LightingNOV 17: ERIN Tree Lighting. 6pm. McMillan Park, 109 Main St. erin.caNOV 17: ORANGEVILLE Tree Lighting. 5:30-8:30pm.
When Caledon Was Made: Tales of Conflict and Triumph From the Early Days

Sep 8, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Bert Moore

In 1966, I started my career with the former Township of Chinguacousy as an engineering clerk for the public works department. My varied duties included purchasing and inventory control. After some time, I was promoted to supervisor of operations in charge of the maintenance of water, sewer and roads departments. I was also responsible for garbage collection and landfill operations.
How to Find an Officiant for Your Big Day

Sep 8, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Emily Dickson

Not everybody dreams about the pomp and circumstance of a traditional wedding at a place of worship. But getting married in a town hall or municipal office by a clerk or judge may not feel like the most romantic way to tie the knot either. This is where registered marriage officiants come in, to help you get married where and how you’d like. But not just anybody can legally officiate.