By Thomas Smith At any given time, ACM Designs has around 25 projects going on. These projects range from residential homes, to cottages, and to commercial spaces. From consultation, to full designs, and execution, ACM…
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Rural communities hit hardest by proposed Bill 5
By Emily Stonehouse While Canada battles it out between Donald Trump and Mark Carney, the Premier of Ontario has been quietly plotting in the background. Conservative Premier Doug Ford has put forward Bill 5 -…
Good news week
By Emily Stonehouse I was curious about what would fill our papers during the cracks between news stories. There are no elections, council meetings have been fairly status quo, local schools are in the preliminary…
Zilstra hangs up his publishing hat
By Emily Stonehouse It’s all about the people. For David Zilstra, that’s what it’s always been. 36 years in the newspaper industry. Countless boards, organizations, and volunteer opportunities. Awards and plaques stacked up on his…
Haliburton Legion thanks its volunteers
By Thomas Smith On Thursday, May 1, the Haliburton Legion invited all of their volunteers for an appreciation lunch. Quickly on the day, the room became packed with around 100 volunteers and friendly faces, says…
Representation
By Emily Stonehouse When Jessica Slade approached me about writing some columns for our newspapers leading up to the federal election, I was elated. Slade brings over a decade of political experience to the table,…
To sleep or not to sleep? It shouldn’t…
By Emily Stonehouse Everyone sleeps, right? Wrong. Over half of Canadians have reported trouble with their sleeping; including getting to sleep, staying asleep, or being sleepy throughout the day. With the average adult spending over…
Student mock election takes a different tone
By Emily Stonehouse While Canadians took to the polls on April 28 to cast their ballot for Canada's next Prime Minister, the students at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School did the same. The mock-election encouraged students…
Carney named as Canada’s Prime Minister
By Emily Stonehouse The people have spoken: Mark Carney is officially Canada’s Prime Minister. In a nail-biting election where the polls kept Canadians on their toes, the Liberal Party has once again come out on…
Candidates meeting draws full house
By Emily Stonehouse The Lindsay BIA and the Lindsay Chamber joined forces to offer the only major candidates meeting in our riding on April 15 at the Pie Eyed Monk in the heart of Lindsay.…
Haliburton remains untouched by measles, says health unit
By James Matthews The region under the umbrella of the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough public health unit remains untouched by Ontario’s measles outbreak. Dr. Thomas Piggott, the HKNP Health Unit’s medical officer of health, said…
Personal
By Emily Stonehouse I am not sure if it’s a direct result of the actions coming from our neighbours to the south, but there’s been a shift in the feelings around these elections lately. The…
Youth
By Emily Stonehouse We spend a lot of time talking about how we live in a community of seniors. That’s the fact of the matter; the majority of the population is over the age of…
Interest increases in HE rental properties
By James Matthews Interest in operating short-term rental properties in Highlands East for the summer tourism season has increased. Kim Roberts, the township’s junior planner, gave council during its April 8 meeting a snapshot of…
Pinestone commits to moving forward
By Thomas Smith A fresh start, a new beginning, a page turned on the next chapter for Pinestone Resort and Conference Centre. That’s the hope, anyway. Six months ago, Andy MacMillan, Collin Burke and the…
Buzz
By Emily Stonehouse As someone who writes words for a living, I am often captivated by the weight some add to fly-away terms. During election times, a series of buzz words are so frequently thrust…
Dysart considers five-unit development near car dealership
By James Matthews A proposed condo development in Dysart earned favour at the township council table. LRC Campbell Ltd. has plans for a condominium development of five residential lots and one common condo block. Kris…
Celeigh Cardinal set to play Haliburton
By Thomas Smith For those that kept up with the Juno Awards this year, you had the opportunity for Celeigh Cardinal to grace your ears while she sang “Light of the Moon” during the In…
Ice storm slams Haliburton County
By Emily Stonehouse An ice storm ravaged Haliburton County over the weekend, leaving the vast majority of residents without access to hydro, internet, or cellphone service. Poor road conditions and declining visibility resulted in a…
Speeding Dysart motorists may have to smile, say…
By James Matthews Dysart council got a clearer picture of what’s involved in obtaining and using automated speed enforcement on its roads. Tanner Watt, a municipal program specialist at Local Authority Services (LAS), told township…
Until it’s gone
By Emily Stonehouse Full disclosure: I had an entirely different editorial written. It was a shoutout to Dysart, and their efforts towards including others in their parks and recreation plan. They do deserve some kudos…