Ruth Altendorf

Harrison Happenings: Reflecting on Canada Day

Watching the ceremonies in Ottawa provide ideas for this community

Harrison Happenings: Kitchener and Waterloo hold special meaning, for good reason

Traveling back in time while visiting one corner of Ontario

Harrison Happenings: A city for the future and the people

Mississauga truly a multicultural city, says world traveling columnist

Harrison Happenings: Justin Trudeau ignites the torch

Age shouldn't dictate one's ability to lead the country

Harrison Happenings: Learning how to greet the world

Handshakes, hugs and howdys among international favourites

Harrison Happenings: Conjuring up Christmases past

Reconnecting with family just one of columnist Ruth Altendorf's holiday highlights

Harrison Happenings: Volunteering now and then

Local emergency social services has volunteers at its core

Harrison Happenings: Backyard gardens make the best meals

Sharing ideas and menus with friends make growing fun, says Altendorf

Harrison Happenings:A dinner for those lazy, hazy days of summer

The other night we had friends over for a dinner with a Moroccan theme.

Harrison Happenings: The pleasure of reading cookbooks

Reading cookbooks is a perfect holiday past-time. It is a little bit like reading “Hello” magazines:

Choir’s spring concert ends singing season

Potato salad is the perfect recipe to dress up summer parties

Harrison Happenings: King Frederic the Great and the not-so-humble potato

A recipe for rouladen, or roulades, courtesy of Ruth Altendorf

Harrison Happenings: Choirs can unite the world

'Singing cleanses and uplifts the spirit while deepening the soul'

Photographers and flower lovers flocked to the annual Tulip Festival at Seabird Island this weekend, to take in the stunning display of blooms amidst the mountainous backdrops of the area. The Festival runs as long as the flowers are in bloom, until about mid-May.

Harrison Happenings: Tulip festival just one way to enjoy fresh blooms of spring

Spring has awaken in Harrison Hot Springs and there's plenty to see and do

Photographers and flower lovers flocked to the annual Tulip Festival at Seabird Island this weekend, to take in the stunning display of blooms amidst the mountainous backdrops of the area. The Festival runs as long as the flowers are in bloom, until about mid-May.

Harrison Happenings: Husband’s turkey meatloaf a hit with Hepnar

Carol Hepnar can relax after long day of volunteering with this comforting dish

Harrison Happenings: Being prepared can make all the difference

Knowledge is power when it comes to emergency readiness

Lidia Lanfranchi has been a longtime resident of Harrison Hot Springs.

Harrison Happenings:Introducting Lidia Lanfranchi’s lasagna

Choir member has mixed life in Canada with Italian roots

Lidia Lanfranchi has been a longtime resident of Harrison Hot Springs.

Harrison Happenings: The history of forks, knives and spoons

To use one's fingers is not only the oldest practice, but also the most lasting one

Harrison Happenings: A little lesson in chopsticks

Nothing fast or easy about mastering these ancient utensils

Harrison Happenings: Life really does go on

Time to move into the future of recreation in Harrison