Teacher, teacher, can you teach me?

A librarian and guidance teacher from Caledon Central Public School has been recognized for her impact on the profession by the Ontario School Library Association (OSLA). Jenn Brown was named the 2025 recipient of the organization’s prestigious Angela Thacker Memorial Award. It’s an honour recognizing exceptional work in teacher-librarianship. Brown’s impact on school libraries is…

The Granola Project

The Granola Project was an initiative started in 2022 with the aim to provide neurodivergent and disabled adults with a purposeful and legitimate road to employment. First housed in, The Commonfare Kitchen a space designed by Branching Out Support Services Inc., The Granola Project had a great run and two neurodivergent adults as employees. Chris…

The rhubarb legacy

Exploring the unique journey of a fifth-generation rhubarb farm Nestled within the scenic landscapes of Southern Ontario lies a farm whose legacy spans more than a century. This is not just any farm, it is one of the largest independent rhubarb farms in Canada, and one of largest in North America – a beacon of…

Creating paradise

2025 garden landscape design trends to transform your yard Homeowners dream about versatile backyards where they can cook, entertain, play, relax and reconnect with the outdoors, according to the experts at Orangeville’s Whispering Pine Landscaping. Whispering Pines specializes in crafting inspirational and timeless outdoor spaces that are visually appealing as well as functional, sustainable, and…

Care in every corner

Design was top of mind for Bruno Roldan and Jacqui Liberty when they embarked on updating and renovating a more than 160-year-old building in Caledon to create a boutique hotel centered around wellness, which they named The Liberty Inn. “We have tried to think really hard about every single detail, so anyone who walks into…

The evolution of a culinary partnership

Phil and Sebastien’s patty shop The story of Phil DeWar and Sebastien Ratz is a tale of the power of mentorship, ambition, and culinary creativity. Their unique partnership began in the humblest of settings, over a cutting board and has blossomed into a thriving relationship that is hoping to reshape the way people enjoy Caribbean…

From podium to passion project

Canadian Olympic bronze medalist champions indoor training facility in Caledon Before the 2024 Paris Olympics, few knew about the elite pole vault club in Caledon. But, when Alysha Newman soared to new heights, clinching a bronze medal and setting a new Canadian record height of 4.85 m, the name “Bolton Pole Vault” gained notoriety. “We…

Just like the summer of 1861

Cricket re-emerges in Dufferin County after first being played over 160 years ago A sport that was popular in Dufferin County 160 years ago but dwindled over the decades is making a strong comeback. Cricket, a bat-and-ball game that gained popularity in 16th century England, was played in Dufferin County through the 1800s and early…