[features]
Keep Calm and Keep on Truckin’
A new breed of trucker is plying the highways, leaving the romance of long-haul trucking in the rearview mirror.…
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Homecoming
The town where film producer Becca Andrews grew up was the last place she wanted to spend her long-awaited vacation. But a last-minute call from the studio spoiled any plans of lounging on a beach in Aruba.…
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Winter Reads
As the nights draw in and the cold winds blow, many of us feel the urge to hunker down and get lost in a book. Welcome to winter bliss!…
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Ste. Anne’s Spa: A Legacy of Healing & Hospitality
The sprawling countryside acreage and historic structures of Ste. Anne’s Spa speak of a long, storied past. Indigenous land, farmland-homestead, bed and breakfast – and now a worldclass health and wellness destination.…
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Enchanting Elegance
Adrian Barber and her husband Gerald Smith pull together an atmosphere of style and sophistication among the snowy Ganaraska hills – with stunning décor, fine food, and warm hospitality.…
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[Fence Posts]
A Rough Neighbourhood
It has become commonly accepted that we live in difficult times. Kids can’t afford a house, taxes eat up disposable income, and the homeless camps on the edge of town grow steadily bigger. The price of everything has doubled or tripled, and gangs are showing up in small towns.…
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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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[George's Pond]
The No-Nonsense Generation
Spare the rod and spoil the child. Sounds Dickensian, doesn’t it? But if like me you are a member of the ever-shrinking ranks of The Silent Generation, that old adage could seem a lot closer to the truth than our juniors might think possible.…
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[Beyond the Garden Gate]
Cross-Country Skiing
When the evergreen branches are heavy with freshly fallen snow and the trails are blanketed with a layer of white, cross-country skiing in our local forests can make you feel like you have entered your own private fairy tale.…
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[Cultural Currents]
Katrina Tompkins
A piece of furniture crafted by Katrina Tompkins is both deceptively simple and exquisitely elegant. “The best design comes from looking back first and then forward,”…
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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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[Life Au Lait]
Nerding Out with Duarte Da Silva
The luckiest among us get to spend time with a bon vivant and fellow trailblazer who also happens to be a cherished friend.…
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[Local History]
The Scythe Murder
In 1862, a squabble over a missing chicken led to the first and only double hanging in Hastings County history.…
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[Joie De Vivre]
Andy Thompson
Mastering the sweet sounds of music and voices in the Northumberland hills…
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[Day Tripping]
Outdoor Skating
As soon as the winter air turns crisp and the ice thickens, ponds and waterways transform into frozen playgrounds, hosting hockey games and figure skaters – and even those taking their first shaky steps onto the glassy surface helped along by orange pylons.…
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[Small Biz Spotlight]
Small Biz Spotlight – Winter 2024/2025
With so many social activities to enjoy this winter, there’s no need to hibernate. These entrepreneurs are all about experiences that offer fun, laughter and maybe a little something different. One thing’s for certain: these business owners are all devoted to what they bring to the local community.…
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[Habitat]
Flying High with Citizen Science
Some statistics are too important to be left to the professionals. Every year amateur bird enthusiasts take part in an exercise to record the numbers of our feathered friends. And anyone can join in.…
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[Innovation]
Restoring the Future
“Overall, I think I have another 15 buildings to go here and then my interest turns to the backs of the buildings facing the river. After that, it’s up to my sons,” says Mark Turner, founder of Historic Building Restoration Services Inc. in Belleville.…
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[Field Notes]
My Tuppence
“Feed the birds, that’s what she cries / While overhead, her birds fill the skies.”…
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[Food & Drink Scene]
Festive Cookies
Holiday memories are often baked right into the recipes we make. Some are so special we wouldn’t think of heading into the holiday season without baking up a batch!…
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[Amuse-Bouche]
The Bee’s Knees
The Bee Works Giftshop at Dancing Bee Equipment is a hive of activity. Store Operations Manager Jennifer Stafrace tells us what all the buzz is about.…
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[From Our Archives]
Mary, Joseph and the Kids
You girls forget, we are very old people.” My sister Janie and I teased Mom and Dad for the rest of the trip about that line.…
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[Meanderings]
Reverend Bundock Leaves Town
It was vigilante justice to be sure. and the story behind it was tawdry.…
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This issue is full of stories that I think you’ll enjoy into the holidays and beyond. Our festive cookie article shares memories from Paul Dinkel, Norah Jones and Mark Pollard that reflect the spirit of the season.…
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PRAISE FOR MONARCHS Your monarch post came through my LinkedIn feed and compelled me to check it out and then bookmark Watershed. Just a note to say: Really nice work, congrats.…
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Shelagh Armstrong
An international artist, Shelagh Armstrong’s work can be seen on Canadian stamps and Olympic coins and in publishing. In 2023, she was awarded a Master’s in Illustration with Distinction from UK-based Falmouth University.…
Christopher Gentile
With a career spanning over four decades, Christopher Gentile is a commercial photographer with a rich history in the television industry. Highlights along the way include producing and directing early Blue Rodeo videos…
Catherine MacIntosh
An editor and writer, Catherine MacIntosh specializes in interior design, art and architecture. Over the past 25 years, she has profiled top studios for several esteemed publications and is currently writing two books on design for Figure 1 Publishing.…