By Darren Lum Published Feb. 26 2019 It was less than ideal to lose the final Kawartha High School Hockey League regular season game in the final minutes but the Hawks boys’ hockey team will…
Hawks shine silver at COSSA Championship
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 26 2019 When the A COSSA championship was over the Red Hawks girls’ volleyball team held their heads high after losing to the visiting Quinte Christian High School Eagles. Although…
Highland Wood evacuation leaves family with questions
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 26 2019 Gord Schmidt is clear about where his frustration lies. It’s not with the front line staff or the physicians who are involved in the care of his 88-year-old…
Polar plunge a success
Published Feb. 26 2019 To the Editor Just wanted to let the community know that the recent Haliburton Lions Polar Bear Plunge was a huge success raising over $7700 for the two hospitals. Our Haliburton…
Unfriendly parking
Published Feb. 26 2019 To the Editor I came to Haliburton for a chiropractic appointment Friday afternoon. I parked at a meter on Highland Street and proceeded to try to reach the meter by walking…
Make Dreams Come True returns for fifth year
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 26 2019 Finding that perfect little red dress or slick dashing suit is a definite challenge for young people living in the Highlands. Rather than travel out of the county…
Memorable year for the Todd’s Independent Mixed Bonspiel
Published Feb. 26 2019 On Feb. 1 2 and 3 24 teams 96 curlers and 15 visiting curling clubs came together with members of the Haliburton club to participate in the annual Todd’s Independent Mixed…
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Senators send Duchene to Columbus By Darren Lum Published Feb. 26 2019 Haliburton’s Matt Duchene is embarking on a new chapter playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets. As reported by NHL.com he was traded to…
Still work to do in meeting accessibility standards
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 26 2019 When Anna Froebe an independent HR consultant who works with business owners in this community is asked how many businesses are likely not compliant with the rules and…
The real win
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 26 2019 Recently at a meeting held locally in which an engineer was describing the accessibility features in a new building he said the elevator linking two floors was “a…
Water charity volunteers reflect on life-changing international work
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 26 2019 Rebeka Borgdorff remembers vividly the moment clean water came surging up from beneath the ground in a village in Guatemala. The Haliburton teacher had travelled to the Central…
Hawks wrestlers pin down second
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 19 2019 It was the only wrestling meet hosted by the Hawks this year and the team made good with their opportunity in front of friends family and peers during…
Low participation in first year of septic reinspection…
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 19 2019 Chief building official Karl Korpela came to the Dysart environment and climate change committee meeting Feb. 7 looking for feedback on how to proceed with year two of…
Measuring regional homelessness
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 19 2019 This article is the third in a series on homelessness in Haliburton County leading up to an awareness event to be held throughout the county on March 1.…
Minor hockey updates for the week ending Feb.…
Published Feb. 19 2019 Atom A This past weekend the Ridgewood Ford and Cottage Country Building Supplies Atom A team played games two and three of their second round playoff series. Game 1 was an…
Positive peer pressure
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 19 2019 The staff working on Dysart’s septic reinspection program have a challenge ahead of them this year as they attempt to stay on schedule. At the most recent environment…
Red Hawks senior volleyball team dominates Kawartha
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 19 2019 On Wednesday Feb. 20 the Red Hawks senior girls' volleyball team will be the top seed playing for a chance to earn a berth to the all-provincials. They…
Reducing single use plastic in Dysart et al
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 19 2019 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the environment and climate change committee of Dysart et al council held Feb. 7. Dysart is planning to change…
Short-term housing survey asks for insight in Highlands…
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 19 2019 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Feb. 12 meeting of Highlands East council. Council is seeking input from the public to gain more insight…
Wild weather week puts plans on hold
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 19 2019 A Family Day weekend with moderate temperatures no winter weather warnings blue skies and what has been identified as being sunshine brought residents out of their homes and…
Yoga Journal inspiration
By Lynda Shadbolt Published Feb. 19 2019 I have a friend whose mother is turning 83 today and she is on her way back from her first yoga retreat in Ecuador. She absolutely loved her…