Submitted by the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce membership identified five questions to be asked of the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock provincial election ahead of the June 2 election. What strategies…
FIRE BAN update: The Haliburton County fire chiefs will be lifted the fire ban May 18 at 12:01 a.m. The indices provided by the MNRF bring the fire risk rating out of "extreme" and the…
By Sue TiffinWithin two hours of a total fire ban being declared on May 12 by each of the four municipalities within Haliburton County, a fire call came in. Algonquin Highlands fire services, with the…
Olympian and first pro football player from area recognized By Darren Lum Get ready for history to be made.Olympian Lesley Tashlin and the first pro football player from the Highlands, Taly Williams will join Ron…
Students seeking community’s support to bring everyone together By Darren LumThe students of Hal High are looking for help from the community with making this year’s prom the best it can be.After more than two…
Dysart will seek legal expertise regarding Policy 32The following are news briefs from the Municipality of Dysart et al regular council meeting held on April 26, held virtually. By Darren Lum Time is being given…
Long weekends are ripe for memory making.What kinds of memories is up to you and your decisions.With summer-like temps and the extra day, life for those that work the five-day work week, this Victoria Day…
By Vivian CollingsThe Haliburton County Farmers’ Market Association is bringing back a seasonal tradition by uniting the community by offering a one-stop opportunity to buy locally grown food and artisanal goods.The Haliburton County Farmers’ Market…
By Darren LumMission accomplished for Red Hawks doubles’ team with a strong work ethic to earn OFSAA berthAva Smith was beaming with pride about fulfilling a vow to earn an all-provincials berth recently, which was…
OWRA kicks off race series at Pinestone in HaliburtonBy Darren Lum Tyler Charity, a Red Hawks alumnus isn’t giving anything away this long weekend when the first race of the Ontario Watercross Racing Association (OWRA)…
Vote also includes hiring a monitoring team and start a “lake health” programBy Stephen Petrick Haliburton County has moved to create a more comprehensive shoreline protection bylaw that puts new limitations on what can be…
By Stephen Petrick Candidates should face tough questions about child poverty, long-term care, climate changeThere’s plenty for Haliburton County voters to consider as they go to the polls on or before Thursday, June 2 to…
By Darren Lum Wilberforce resident Mark Bramham laughs, saying it was “dam shame.”The tongue-in-cheek comment is something he tells people who ask him about the breached earth dam on Esson Lake, which he discovered while…
This summer, laughter will fill the air at schools across Haliburton County, Kawartha Lakes and Muskoka with the return of School’s Cool.Last year, 93 students participated in the program that both prepares children for kindergarten…
By Darren Lum The following is part of a series of co-op placement stories, featuring Haliburton Highlands Secondary School students and area employers in Haliburton County. Open to Grade 11 and 12 students, the co-op…
By Vivian CollingsThe cold, drizzling rain couldn’t dampen the warmth, exuded by the beaming smiles of the Red Hawks girls’ soccer teams at the home opener on Monday, May 2. The evident joy expressed by…
By Darren LumIt’s been close to five years since Wilbeforce had a baseball league, but Wilberforce Elementary School alumnus Ally French is ready to take a swing at changing that with the Wilberforce Minor League…
By Vivian CollingsAn ambitious new resident is eager to share her devoted passion for soccer with the community.Fitness trainer, Kathy Judson, moved to the area with her husband and twin daughters last summer, but quickly…
Transport Canada enables public input with public consultations until May 13 By Darren Lum Published May 10, 2022 When you're trying to enjoy the solitude of a Saturday morning at the cottage by the lake,…
Effective immediately the Township of Minden Hills and the three other townships within Haliburton County have declared a total fire ban. The Minden Hills Fire Department is advising all residents and contractors that, effective immediately,…
By Darren Lum When I see a pickup truck deliberately run up and down Highland Street, spewing black diesel fumes in the air, I shake my head in disbelief. What kind of attention-seeking person does…