Departments
[Fence Posts]
When the Spirit Moves
The chief purpose of a country property is to be looked after. I knew this as a young man, long before I bought my own place. …
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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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[Beyond the Garden Gate]
Off the Grid Kid
In the hills of Northumberland, an inventive and visionary young man has established a sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle. And there’s Wi-Fi, too.…
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[Watershed Presents]
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Under the umbrella of Community Care Northumberland, Ed’s House will welcome palliative care patients and their families with open arms.…
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[Watershed Presents]
An Ode To The Fall Fair
Agricultural fairs are part of our rural heritage. And like everyone else they’re adapting to changing times and conditions.…
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[Cultural Currents]
Luke Despatie
For Port Hope landscape artist Luke Despatie, picking up the paintbrush has offered a new way of seeing the world. After a career as an award-winning graphic designer, he’s found that the shift to this method of portraying his surroundings has allowed him to see them in a different light.…
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[George's Pond]
Singing the COVID-19 Blues
I am sick. I am tired. Sick and tired. Of it. COVID. COVID. COVID. It’s all we hear about nowadays whether it’s from print, digital or your favourite talking heads.…
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[Joie De Vivre]
Affairs Of The Arts
My own love affair with Northumberland county is the result of a chance encounter with a rather magical character I met one lonely night in 1999 at a charity art auction preview.…
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[Food & Drink Scene]
A Fiery Passion at Flame + Smith
Chef Hidde Zomer is serious about the alchemy of fire and food at this Prince Edward County gem.…
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[Habitat]
By Land, Air and Water, Nature Comes Alive in Fall
After the blasting heat and general wackiness of the summer of 2020, fall comes as a relief. Time to get out and reflect on our relationship with nature’s eternal rhythms.…
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[Field Notes]
Autumnal Dances
The hiker could hear the rolling, trumpeting calls as he made his way across a field that late fall day. The voices unmistakably belonged to sandhill cranes, and they were flying in his direction.…
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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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[Meanderings]
Tall Tale Postcards
Cobourg, Circa 1915 If you think this photograph is particular to Cobourg, don’t be fooled. This postcard image was originally created by……
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