By Thomas Smith ‘Mooch’, the white-tailed deer has become the poster child for the issues with feeding deer in Haliburton. Nicknamed by Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary founder Monika Melichar, Mooch can be seen begging for food…
A&W opens its doors in Haliburton
By Emily Stonehouse It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The long-discussed A&W Restaurant has opened its doors at 10 Hops Drive in Haliburton. With rumours circulating around town leading up to the opening,…
Hart presents “Water, water everywhere…” for Speaker Series
By Thomas Smith Longtime residents Barry Hart and his wife Heather founded Water Ambassadors in 2002. After visiting Haliburton County as a cottager for decades, Hart and his wife would visit Haliburton County and Kawartha…
Wanted: actors for HSF’s silver season
By Emily Stonehouse Sometimes a new year is an opportunity to get outside your comfort zone, or to reconnect with something that once brought you joy. With the Highlands Summer Festival (HSF) recently announcing their…
Thinking outside the snow globe for winter tourism
By Emily Stonehouse It’s no secret that the security of winters is unstable. Climate change is impacting our snowy certainty with a vengeance, and as a result, many of our local businesses have thrown in…
New doctor starts with family Health Team
By Emily Stonehouse It’s not every day a new doctor comes to town. Actually, it’s fairly rare. The province-wide doctor shortage is a problem that is not isolated to our neck of the woods. But…
Hal High students venture south
By Emily Stonehouse A group of local high school students were recently dazzled by the bright lights in the big city. As a part of the drama initiatives at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS), a…
Out cold; a decision to press pause for…
By Emily Stonehouse It’s not something she takes lightly, but the owner of Mixtape Vintage, Heidi Hudspith, has made a big decision. She will be closing her doors until spring. “All of my costs are…
Twins arrive on New Year’s Day
By Emily Stonehouse It was a New Year’s Day unlike any other for Ilona and Brandon Sutcliffe, when the Wilberforce-based couple welcomed not only their second child, but their third as well. “Twins don’t run…
Bringing joy at Christmas, one satchel at a…
By Emily Stonehouse It’s the time of year for magic and kindness, and that’s something that’s clear during St. George's Anglican Church’s annual St. Nick's Satchel Campaign. For the past eight years, the “Creative Devotions”,…
Violence against rural women is greater than those…
By JAMES MATTHEWS The increase in incidents of violence against women in Ontario disturbs groups that provide services to women in Haliburton County. And county council heard when it met Dec. 11 that it’s a…
Snowmaker settles in at Winterdance
By Emily Stonehouse “We’re ready.” Two words from Tanya McCready, the owner of Winterdance Dogsled Tours in Haliburton. An optimistic sentiment from a tourism provider who was quite literally stuck in the slush last year. …
Nordic ski season off to a smooth start
By Emily Stonehouse With the first big snowfall of the season well established around the county, the Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trail and Ski Club Association (HHNTA) has officially opened their trails. And while it may…
Engineering
By Emily Stonehouse My husband is an engineer. I remember asking him once what his dream job would be. “I’m doing it,” he replied, with confidence. He works hard and enjoys the challenges and wins…
Trojan Horse rolls through Haliburton
By Emily Stonehouse “A poison gift.” That’s the phrase used by Michael Hurley, the president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU), in reference to the infamous Trojan Horse. “It’s an excellent metaphor for…
Seeing the world from Haliburton; Linda Coneybeare hangs…
By Emily Stonehouse Through the years, the colours, sights, and sounds of downtown Haliburton have shifted and changed. Kosy Korner changed locations, Sharpley’s became Algonquin Outfitters, a variety of restaurants and boutiques have shifted gears…
Seniors dental care continues despite provider change
By James Matthews The Haliburton County agency that delivers seniors’ dental care with the local public health unit will end its service agreement in January. Dr. Natalie Bocking, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health…
Features Brasserie: comfort food refined in the Highlands
By Emily Stonehouse When I first scheduled an interview at Features Brasserie in Fort Irwin, I set aside an afternoon. Not because I planned to spend the entire day out there, but because I assumed…
Highlands Summer Festival launches their silver season
By Emily Stonehouse The Highlands Summer Festival (HSF) has been known to dazzle audiences in the region for years. 25 years, to be exact. That’s right, this year HSF will be honouring their “silver anniversary”,…
County budget reflects careful balance of more from…
By James Matthews Haliburton County residents may pay the equivalent of an average bottle of wine to cover the upper tier portion of their tax bills next year. The total levy required to maintain county…
Boshkung takes silver
By Emily Stonehouse Boshkung Brewing has once again been recognized for their outstanding beers - and this time on a national stage. The Haliburton County company recently took home a silver prize in the English…