[Fence Posts]

The Money Pit

When my wife and I moved here to live full-time on our country property, my neighbour Hughie McKee, the farmer next door, came over to inspect the foundation that the backhoe had just dug to prepare for an addition to our century farmhouse…

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[Must, Must, Must]

What’s New and What’s To Do

Our Must, Must, Must section highlights a broad range of events, festivals, activities and galleries that contribute to the diverse character of the Watershed region

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[Cultural Currents]

Kerri Healey

The farm fields and apple orchards around the Newcastle area where Kerri Healey grew up gave her a unique appreciation of the rustic natural beauty in a pine cone, a single acorn, an apple tree branch or fallen leaves on moss.…

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[Beyond the Garden Gate]

The Little Horse of Iron

The sturdy little equine can pull its weight with the best in the world. So why are there so few of them around?…

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[Local History]

Kitty Cannell

She lived an exotic life, especially for someone born in the Victorian era. Married, divorced, married again and childless, Kathleen “Kitty” Cannell (née Eaton)…

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[Lovin' the Local]

A Showcase Of Locally Curated Products

We’re Lovin’ the Local: A showcase of locally made and locally inspired products that reflect the heart and soul of entrepreneurs rooted in Watershed Country

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[Watershed Presents]

Ten Thousand Villages in One Town

A connected community has enabled a local fair trade organization to reach its 15-year milestone so it can continue to support artisans around the world.…

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[Innovation]

Net Zero Neighbourhood

Habitat Northumberland’s newest development focuses on affordable housing with sustainability as a priority…

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[George's Pond]

How Did We Survive?

Don’t misunderstand me, if I had young kids today, I would do everything possible to protect them from all the dangers that this unpredictable world can place them in.…

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[Day Tripping]

A Day Trip to Trenton

Once a thriving film studio town where silent movie pilots soared across the silver screen, Trenton is now home to real Royal Canadian Air Force pilots…

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[Joie De Vivre]

A Visionary of Peace and Happiness

Colette Baron-Reid has brought her blithe spirit to find rest and rejuvenation among the hills in our part of the world.…

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[Life Au Lait]

Chasing Sugar with Jesse Fader

We’re standing in a small clearing in the back forty of Chef Jesse Fader’s mom’s Point Petre property. It’s the site of a new sugar shack…

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[In the Hood]

Pushing Boundaries with Rob Kempson

Rob Kempson imagines a bold new future for Port Hope’s famous theatrical landmark.…

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[Small Biz Spotlight]

Three Business Owners and Their Formulas for Success

After everything we’ve been through in the past few years, we’re all a little more conscious about our health…

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[Habitat]

Wildlife Ponds: the Next Wave of Naturalization

A wildlife pond can be a gift to your property’s ecosystem that can support everything from waterfowl to frogs and salamanders.…

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