By Angelica Ingram Published July 12 2016 In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday next year Highlands East council is eyeing a larger more expansive celebration than in years past. Ward 3 Councillor Cec Ryall made…
HSAD Reclaim Artist Residency welcomes Valerie Ashton
If you see a woman looking at your garbage at the Haliburton dump don’t be startled as she may be looking for inspiration or materials for her latest creation. Haliburton School of Art and Design…
It's time to consider democracy
To the Editor School’s out but citizens concerned with democracy have homework over the summer. What electoral system best serves democracy? Well not one concerned largely with finding a winner not even a winner with…
Jetovating on Lake Kashagawigamog
By Chad Ingram Published July 12 2016 “Arms straight” my instructor Dave Rodgers tells me. “Stand up big and tall.” At five-foot-four standing up big and tall is not something I do incredibly well but…
Plummer new CEO of HHHS
By Angela Long Published July 12 2016 With unanimous approval of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board of directors Carolyn Plummer has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the HHHS. The announcement came…
Potential postal disruption worries local businesses
By Angelica Ingram Published July 12 2016 Wayne Lavery is watching the negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers closely. The owner/operator of one of Haliburton’s largest printing businesses Patient News…
Satisfying the lust to wander at Rails End
By Angela Long Published July 12 2016 Even as the last paintings were being hung visitors wandered into the Rails End Gallery’s “Wanderlust” exhibition. Gallery curator and director Laurie Jones wasn’t surprised. “Lust” she said.…
Summer youth basketball continues for fifth year
By Darren Lum Published by July 12 2016 Away from the beating sun and the oppressive heat of the afternoon several youth dribble to the hoop looking to takeoff from the correct foot and use…
Work begins on Irondale Bridge
By Angelica Ingram Published July 12 2016 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the July 11 meeting of Highlands East council. Construction to replace the East Irondale Bridge has begun transportation director…
Canoe connects with listeners at radiothon
By Jenn Watt Published July 5 2016 Once a year Haliburton County’s community radio station is overrun with listeners. Welcomed into the Mountain Street studios supporters of the station get a chance to look behind…
Carjacker sentenced
By Chad Ingram Published July 5 2016 One of the men involved in a December knife-point carjacking in Haliburton Village has pled guilty to charges and will serve another year and three months in jail.…
First health and wellness expo featuring local practitioners
By Jerelyn Craden Published July 5 2016 More than 20 years ago Haliburton County resident Val Balaski struggled to earn a living as one of the first wellness practitioners of reflexology reiki and massage in…
Grads mark completion of high school
By Jenn Watt Published July 5 2016 When you work hard even the most seemingly insurmountable goals can be achieved valedictorian Caleb Schmidt told his fellow graduates at last week’s commencement ceremony at the high…
Jaguars prepare to become Red Hawks
By Angelica Ingram Published July 5 2016 There were tears hugs and smiles all around as 61 Grade 8 graduates bid farewell to the hallways of J.D. Hodgson Elementary School on June 28 ready for…
Mudita
By Lynda Shadbolt Published July 5 2016 I am not a Buddhist but I like to learn about Buddhist practices that give me tools to live more skillfully in my life. I think we can…
OPP billing equitable
To the Editor I would like to provide some clarifications with respect to your recent article “County drafts complaint on OPP billing” dated May 31 2016. Under the previous OPP billing model that was introduced…
Residents recognized for saving woman’s life
By Jenn Watt Published July 5 2016 Barry Miscio and Joe Voicey were recognized last month for their heroic efforts in saving the life of Darlene McConnell. In December 2014 the two men were on…
Secondary school teachers board come to agreement
By Jenn Watt Published July 5 2016 In time for commencement at the high school teachers represented by OSSTF and Trillium Lakelands District School Board have come to agreement. In a joint release issued June…
Show and sale an ‘upcycling’ dream
By Angela Long Published July 5 2016 It’s an hour after closing time and SIRCH Community Services’ Thrift Warehouse prepares to re-open its doors. The Stan Russell jazz trio warms up. Sin a Bit Bakery…
WES grads urged to follow their heart
By Angelica Ingram Published Jul 5 2016 Fourteen graduating Grade 8 students are leaving the classrooms of Wilberforce Elementary School behind and heading into the big world this fall. On June 28 the graduates reflected…
West Guilford honours Bill Burden
By Angelica Ingram Published July 5 2016 There likely isn’t a teenager in West Guilford who didn’t get their first part-time job at the West Guilford Shopping Centre. Whether it’s helping out the youth in…