Surprised, elated, proud, relieved—these are just some of the emotions felt by Hollie and Graham Laird of Mono when they heard their names announced as Home Network TV’s Renovation Resort season two champions. The father/daughter design/build team from Laird Kitchen and Bath in Orangeville earned the prestigious title plus $100,000 in prize money. Renovation Resort…
A free four-day camp aimed at inspiring female and non-binary youth to consider a career in fire services is coming to Caledon for the first time this summer. Founded in 2019 by Monique Belair, the camp features experts in the field who showcase the many viable and rewarding careers related to firefighting. This could be…
Rather than formal and fussy, today’s wedding couples are choosing a more rustic ‘au natural’ approach when it comes to their ceremony, flowers, food and photos. The growing number of outdoor wedding ceremonies is driving the trend for flowers that are more natural looking rather than precisely arranged and photos that include candid shots. Food…
From Humble Beginnings In 1925, Caledon Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) began its journey with a grassroots effort to address growing fire risks in rural homesteads and developing villages. Armed with little more than buckets, hoses, and unwavering commitment, early community volunteers laid the foundation for what would become a thriving fire service. The ringing…
Although Caledon author Jeanne Bannon has had great success with her numerous novels and book series, she said it was her first book that made her mark in the publishing world. “My first novel Invisible has been my greatest success to date,” said Bannon. “I am proud to say that it made the USA Today…
I’ve owned several Volkswagen Golf models over the years. Everything from the humble Rabbit (as these are called in N.A.) diesel, through Wolfsburg editions, an early GTI, to the fantastic pickup version (well named the “caddy” in the UK). I can honestly say that I’ve enjoyed them all. Mostly because they’ve all delivered exactly what…
The “buy local” buzz is back since U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with Canada, driving up prices for thousands of products — from aluminium to zucchinis. Consequently, many of Ontario’s food producers have reported a surge in consumer interest. “We’ve seen a renewed enthusiasm akin to what happened during COVID,” said Sarah…
Canadian travel is having a moment, especially when it comes to exploring the north. That’s according to Al Pace, owner of Canoe North Adventures, an award-winning guiding and outfitting company that specializes in multi-day wilderness canoe trips to the Northwest Territories and Yukon where guests fly by float plane to paddle remote and iconic rivers.…
The Dufferin Film Festival is rolling out the red carpet once again this August, returning for its second year to spotlight the best in Canadian independent short films and emerging talent. Following a sold-out inaugural year, this all-Canadian festival promises a dynamic lineup of film screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, hands-on workshops, and vibrant networking…
By Matthew Strader Daryl Hostrawser is going to the world championships. Hostrawser comes by it honestly. His grandfather George excelled in 1904, his Uncle George served as a coach at the inaugural World Ploughing Championship in 1953, and his father Bill won Ontario’s championship in 1962 and competed globally in 1964. Daryl himself has been…
