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…
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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…
FREEZING RAIN WARNING FOR HALIBURTON COUNTY
OPP Release (HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) - The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising residents and travelers that a significant weather event is approaching the area. Haliburton County area will receive significant…
Pro continues lacrosse camp in Haliburton
By Thomas Smith Retired professional lacrosse player Scott Stewart will be providing lacrosse camps in Haliburton this year after last year’s successful offering. “It went better than expected,” said Stewart. “There was a lot of…
Haliburton’s own Pasta Lady
By Emily Stonehouse It started small. Reaching out to a small business owner, in an effort to understand how the ongoing tariff disputes with the United States are impacting them. It became so much more.…
Best sledding season in years says HCSA president
By Thomas Smith “It was a comeback year for us,” says Neil Vanderstoop, Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA) president. On Sunday, March 16, the HCSA officially closed all snowmobiling trails for the season. Vanderstoop says…
Misinformation
By Emily Stonehouse There are a lot of buzz words circulating around the veins of our world these days. It’s no secret that we are in an era of political strife; a marked delineation of…
Five years
By Emily Stonehouse Five years ago today, I was toying between the idea of shutting down my computer, or letting it sleep. I am notorious for letting my computer drift to sleep; leaving the steady…
Plans for Wild Game Dinner “right on schedule”
By Thomas Smith The Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association (HHOA) is nearly ready for their 31st annual Wild Game Dinner and Auction. An event that began in 1993, the event was cancelled in 2020 due to…
Handmade Heaven comes to a halt
By Emily Stonehouse It seemed like it happened overnight; we blinked, and suddenly Handmade Heaven, the shop at 160 Highland Street which featured a variety of local artists, was gone. Shelves emptied, signs pulled down,…