By Jenn Watt Published Jan. 14 2019 Those buried at Willow’s Rest Green Burial Area in Niagara Falls have their names recognized on a central memorial a stone mined from a local quarry. Embalming is…
Extra-curriculars field trips affected by job action
By Jenn Watt Published Jan. 14 2019 Elementary school teachers are not participating in field trips or supervising extra-curricular activities in order to demonstrate their frustration with contract talks with the provincial government. On Monday…
Hawks rinks advance to regionals
By Darren Lum Published Jan. 14 2019 All four Haliburton Highlands Secondary School curling entrants advanced to the next round of the Ontario School Curling Provincial Competition after competing in the zone level hosted by…
Hawks spike down victories at home finish undefeated
By Darren Lum Published Jan. 14 2019 Three matches. Three wins. One goal for the Red Hawks junior girls’ volleyball team. A long run in the Kawartha High School Volleyball League’s post-season which will allow…
Letter: Men’s breakfast going strong 20 years on
To the Editor “It was 20 years ago today...” ... Or so begins “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by The Beatles. Well it was 20 years ago last Saturday that the Haliburton United Church…
Life imprisonment for Savage upcoming court appearances for…
By Staff Published Jan. 14 2019 William Savage was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for 25 years on Dec. 3 after he was found guilty on Nov. 22 of one count…
Midwives help deliver their first county baby of…
By Sue Tiffin Published Jan. 14 2019 When Courtney Cook was scheduled to go to Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Jan. 3 to induce her pregnancy the thought crossed her mind that her baby might…
New group seeks year-round green burial options
By Jenn Watt Green burials have support in principle from the county’s municipal governments now it’s time to find ways to overcome logistical barriers says the chair of the Green Burial Working Group. Terry Moore…
Snowmobilers dreaming of open trails
By Darren Lum Published Jan. 14 2019 Christmas has passed but snowmobilers are still waiting for the gift of the open trail. This past weekend’s fluctuating temperatures heavy rain and snow was a mixed blessing…
Break-ins at Kosy Korner Parkside Laundromat over holidays
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Driver produces false ID found with cocaine
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HHSS to stage The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Hydro supervisor back in court later this month
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Man dies in single-vehicle collision
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Phillips wins trip to sunny Cayo Coco Cuba
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Stories of 2020
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Police seek public's help in stolen firearms case
Police are looking for help in finding 12 stolen guns and identifying the person(s) who stole them. According to the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP 12 restricted and non-restricted firearms were taken from a residence…
Registrations suspended for RE/MAX North Country Realty
By Jenn Watt Update (Jan. 3 2020): A spokesperson for RE/MAX sent the following update: "To date 65 former RE/MAX North Country Agents are transferring their licenses and remaining in the RE/MAX network. There are…
County working to streamline services: warden
In the next year county council plans to face challenges including the question of governance physician recruitment and provincial changes to public health and paramedicine and celebrate successes such as the expansion of cell and…
Dysart council sees snowmobile bylaw
By Chad Ingram The following are brief reports of items discussed during a Dec. 16 meeting of Dysart et al council. Councillors saw the first draft of bylaw directing snowmobile activity within the municipality with…
Lipsy Lake association requests no signage for portage…
By Chad Ingram The Lipsy Lake Cottage Owners’ Association is requesting that the Municipality of Dysart et al minimize promotion of a portage route between Kennisis Lake and Lipsy Lake. In October Dysart et al…