Engulfed By Ecuador’s Cloud Forest

Imagine being over two thousand metres high, in the secluded misty Andean mountains, where species thrive with little human interference.

Restaurant Feature: The Creek Pub & Eatery

It’s not just “foodies” who will find something exciting on The Creek’s new menu. Anyone who craves a good drink after work, or one on the patio during a sunny afternoon will be pleased with the selection. Aside from their talented bartenders who will make you a mixed drink, they have 10 taps to choose from including a variety of beers, ciders and teas.

Dreaming About I Do’s with Wellington’s Best Kept Gem

Opening in 1967, Ron Wilkin Jewellers’ Fergus location was taken over by Ron’s son Graham and his wife Amy in 2012. Together, they expanded into Elora in 2020. Don’t, however, let the addresses of these two locations fool you; they may be in small towns, but they are not “small town” in what they can provide.

Autumn Inspired Cocktail Recipes

Ingredients and directions to create 4 Autumn inspired cocktails

Create. Taste. Enjoy. – Soup Recipes

Soup recipes to keep you warm and cozy as the Autumn nights turn chilly

A Deck for the Ages

“Airik showed Cindy and I some photos of decks that his company had completed in the past and we were very impressed. We had come up with our own deck design, but throughout the building process we were able to make some adjustments to the original plans, which included the addition of a 10 by 14 foot Gazebo.

Beautiful, Custom Woodwork

Of course not all the houses are old. Some customers want a new appearance, as was the case with the owners of a traditional 1970s bungalow. That transformation was achieved by installing white oak siding which complemented the existing red entry door, Larry says.

Going to the Fair

Fairs have existed literally since time immemorial. The earliest records date back to 500 BC in the Middle East.  Originally they probably started out as the main way people could gather to buy and sell goods; religion and worship were also part of it.

Beauty Advice: 5 Anti-Aging Skin Ingredients That Work

The right combination of anti-aging skincare ingredients can help reduce the signs of aging. From retinoids to peptides, each ingredient plays a key role in helping restore the youthfulness of your skin.

Ask the Health Expert – Save Our Supplements

The liberal party has just passed legislation namely Bill C- 47, the Liberal Budget Implement Bill. This is an “omnibus bill”, meaning it hides very unpleasant and unpopular clauses.

The Modern Farmhouse

“We were looking for a house in the country with a couple of acres that was either old or dated that we could put our stamp on.” When a house they’d previously loved in Erin dropped substantially in price, they immediately went to look, put in an offer and closed the deal.

Vibrant Fall Colours for Your Own Yard

When you think about autumn in Ontario, you almost definitely think about the stunning sights of fall leaves. Here in Wellington and Dufferin County, we are particularly lucky to have easy access to stunning escarpment vistas including Hockley Valley. As such, it’s understandable that you may be looking for new ways to add some breathtaking colour to your own yard.

Spit Happens: Harmony Meadows Alpaca Farm

Spit happens. This is the motto imprinted on the back of the shirt of every employee present for “shearing day” at the beginning of June.

Artist Feature: Barry McCarthy

Power can be found in the simplest places; the familiar and mundane can catch our breath because we’ve finally seen it in the right light or time of day – the one that reminds us to really look.

Picnic Thirst Quenchers

Ingredients and directions to make thirst quenching summer picnic drinks.

Picnic Foods for Your Next Outing

Sunny days are finally here! Blue skies and a gentle breeze make for perfect picnic weather.

So ditch the dining room, pack a blanket, get the cooler ready and take it outdoors!

We’ve gathered a few of our favourite picnic foods to get you started.

Party Worthy Wine Pairings: Perfect for Simple Summer Entertaining

Red or white, sweet or dry, wine lovers are often entertainers at heart. When inviting guests to share your personal favourites, nothing enhances a tasting get-together quite like complementary snack and wine pairings.

Make Your Summer Oasis Glow

There’s a patio I frequent in the summer with a group of friends, in the middle there is a large tree, and when the sun sets, they flick a switch and light up the space with beautiful lights, dancing through the branches of the tree. It’s such a simple thing, but that little touch truly transforms the space into something, well, a little magical. The best part is, it’s a little thing that can be added to any space to really amplify it. There is no space that can’t be improved with the right lighting – the question just becomes what is the right lighting?

Plumb Perfect

Thankfully, for Paul, the owner of Plumb Perfect, plumbing isn’t just his business, it is his passion. When I sat down with him and his wife, Terry, in their boardroom, in a renovated barn on their farm property in Caledon to discuss all things Plumb Perfect, they gave me so much to talk about that I am not sure I can fit it all in – but let’s give it a try!

Boutique Flooring Store

Local Tile Co. is a “boutique” flooring store that offers a range of high-quality products, along with design and installation advice, he says.