The story behind the flavours

Christian Horner, founder of Fire in the Kitchen, has built a brand that is as bold and captivating as the flavours he creates. His story intertwines family traditions, culinary passion, and the teamwork-driven ethos he inherited from his career as a firefighter. What began as a small venture to share his love for gourmet barbecue…

The elegance of ornamental grasses

In the world of gardening, few elements can rival the elegance and allure of perennial ornamental grasses. With their graceful sway, mesmerizing textures, and year-round appeal, these versatile plants have secured their place as a beloved addition to gardens and landscapes. Delve into the captivating beauty of perennial ornamental grasses and explore the many reasons…

Picturesque places

Magical winery weddings overlooking the vineyards at Adamo Estate Winery in Hockley Valley What could be more idyllic than a wedding at Adamo Estate Winery with the vineyard, rolling hills and rows of vines as a backdrop? “We’ve seen a strong rise in couples gravitating toward outdoor weddings, especially within the natural beauty of our…

Renovation Reality

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…

Breaking down barriers

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…

Oh natural

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…

100 Years of firefighting in Caledon

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…

Quite a debut

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…

Turbo Charged Review

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…

A growing reason to buy

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…