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HCDC AGM highlights community growth

By Emily Stonehouse A meeting with some hellos and some goodbyes. Haliburton County Development Corporation’s (HCDC) annual general meeting was held on Oct. 4 at the still shiny Link building off County Road 21.  Following…

35 years of SIRCH

By Emily Stonehouse With sparklers on a glossy cake and shimmering balloons in the background, Gena Roberston, the executive director of SIRCH, officially celebrated 35 years of giving back to the community with SIRCH. “35…

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…

Settlement found between Grass Lake parties at odds

By Emily Stonehouse It’s been a long time coming, but the ongoing dispute between Harburn Holdings and Friends of Grass Lake around the contentious property development has been resolved.  “We negotiated in good faith,” said…

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…

Canada Post strike continues 

By Emily Stonehouse There’s a cold sleet falling from the skies at the end of November, the eve of the annual Santa Claus Parade through Haliburton.  What’s normally a time where the local post offices…

Haliburton Foodland dives into alcohol sales 

By Emily Stonehouse Brad Park, the owner of Haliburton’s bustling Foodland, believes that liquor sales at the store will benefit business.  “It’ll boost sales for sure,” he said. “There’s no downside to that.”  Park was…

Heavy police presence in Highlands East

Submitted by the Haliburton Highlands OPP The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is informing the public of an increased police presence in Highlands East due to an ongoing assault investigation. On…

HE joins province-wide healthcare lobby

By James Matthews Highlands East council joined a provincewide effort to lobby Queen’s Park for more healthcare resources throughout Ontario. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) have presented…

Addyson Parish wins gold at Track and Field…

By Thomas Smith Addyson Parish has won gold in triple jump at the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championship this year. The championship was held in Calgary, Alberta from Aug. 9 to 11. Addyson…

Railway mineral site needs trail work to improve…

By James Matthews Highlands East mineral sites continue to be a popular draw to the township. Joanne Vanier, the township’s economic development advisor, gave a snapshot when council met Aug. 13 of development at some…

Artists dream of a place on Wonderland (Road)

By James Matthews Haliburton artists are aiming for a five-year timeframe to begin construction of a facility in Dysart.Dan Manley, president of the Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation, and Beth Kipping, the foundation’s vice-president, met…

County looks to incentivise prospective medical staff

By James Matthews Incentives offered to lure medical professionals to Haliburton County are quite generous compared to what’s offered by other centres.Warden Liz Danielsen, the mayor of Algonquin Highlands, asked for council’s thoughts in June…

A century of memories made at Bonnie View…

By Vivian CollingsFor a century now, the Bonnie View Inn has been a staple business in Haliburton County, welcoming generations of families to stay at the iconic lodge on the shores of Kashagawigamog Lake.It was…