Departments Archive - Watershed Magazine

[Fence Posts]

Things are Getting Better

There is an old joke from the Great Depression: Two hobos are discussing the economy and one says he thinks things must be getting better because he just saw a rabbit and no one was chasing it.…

[Cultural Currents]

Lynn Vanderherberg

Lynn Vanderherberg is an old soul with a creative spirit bestowed upon her by a European upbringing.…

[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

[George's Pond]

Television: The New Kid on the Block

There’s nothing quite like sitting down with an inquisitive pre-adolescent grandchild to remind us of just how much the world has changed since we were their age.…

[Beyond the Garden Gate]

County Quilts

As fall colours begin to fade and golden field crops are harvested, brightly painted geometric patterns set against weathered barn walls stand out on the landscape.…

[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

[Day Tripping]

Hallowe’en Haunts

Bring on the corn mazes, oversized pumpkins, spine-chilling Halloween displays and fire-wielding witches – here is a cornucopia of fun activities to make the most of the spooky season.…

[Small Biz Spotlight]

Small Biz Spotlight – Fall 2024

Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy, but what about the added pressure of succeeding in business when your location is just a small dot on the map?…

[Watershed Presents]

Solace in Art

Shelley Vanderbyl uses her unique artistic talents to comfort people, to help where she can and to alleviate distress.…

[Joie De Vivre]

Building Bridges

Trish Stenson and Jo Hansen Co-owners of the The General on Millpond and The Gen Bridge in Hastings…

[Life Au Lait]

Betty-Ann Heggie, First-Timer

Doing something new with the women’s advocate, philanthropist, arts patron and global adventurer who’s done it all.…

[Habitat]

The Fall Rite of Native Seed Collection

Adding an attractive new dimension to your garden while helping out pollinators can be as easy as taking a fall hike along local back roads or strolling through fields of native plants.…

[Field Notes]

Animal Altruism – Survival or Just Good Manners?

In my neighbour’s century-old stone farmhouse, there was a big grey tabby cat that sat and stared for endless hours out the window of the summer kitchen.…

[In the Hood]

Hidden in Plain Sight

Cobourg film producer and musician Jody Glover makes her debut with the deeply moving Holocaust docu-drama Hidden…

[Food & Drink Scene]

Theia: Tiny but Mighty

At just 420 square feet, tiny Theia has big aspirations. Opened in 2023 by sommelier Myles Harrison and his fiancée, Margot Kenny, this unassuming little building belies the magic happening inside.…