By Darren Lum Pulling out scraps of wood with her likeness from a tin container painter Rossana Dewey’s series of self-portraits made during the pandemic reveal the emotions she’s gone through one day at a…
Defending news
By Jenn Watt Editor M aybe it’s the pressure we’re all feeling in self-isolation the worry over finances or the pervasive anxiety that we or our loved ones may get sick. Whatever it is it…
Don’t restrict cottage access
To the Editor This letter was initially addressed to both the premier and minister of health for Ontario sent in response to the May 2 National Post article entitled “Communities Along Lake Erie ‘torn’ over…
Graduation ceremonies postponed at TLDSB schools
By Jenn Watt All June graduations throughout the Trillium Lakelands District School Board will be postponed the director of education announced in a letter to the community on May 1. Without being able to easily…
Home builders pleased as some activities set to…
By Jenn Watt Editor The provincial government’s decision to allow some construction activities to resume was good news for the Haliburton County Home Builders’ Association which issued a press release on Friday May 1 praising…
Incoming student rep ready with new ideas
By Sue Tiffin Staff reporter Alongside working on her regular Grade 10 school assignments due now Olivia Melle has been thinking to the future. Improving mental wellness at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School organizing more school…
Long-term care residents undergo universal testing
By Jenn Watt Editor All long-term care residents and staff have been tested for COVID-19 at Haliburton Highlands Health Services facilities as part of a directive of the Ontario government. In an update to the…
Need for mental health support
By Jenn Watt Editor Demand for mental health services is on the rise as Ontarians head into the eighth week since the state of emergency was called due to the coronavirus pandemic on March 17.…
Procession gives final send-off to dear friend
By Sue Tiffin Staff reporter Last week on Tuesday afternoon a procession of cars gathered at the Eagle Lake Country Market the drivers and passengers greeting each other with a smile or wave or kind…
Seniors programs get emergency funding
Haliburton County organizations are getting an injection of $20000 thanks to a federal grant distributed through the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes. Worth $49278 the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program…
Summer intern reporting from a distance
By Zachary Roman Staff reporter I had never been more excited for any job ever. Moving out to the Highlands for the summer and pursuing my love of journalism with an internship at the Haliburton…
Graduations postponed at TLDSB schools
By Jenn Watt All June graduation ceremonies throughout the Trillium Lakelands District School Board will be postponed the director of education announced in a letter to the community on May 1. Without being able to…
Home builders pleased some construction activities set to…
By Jenn Watt The provincial government's decision to permit some construction activities to resume was good news for the Haliburton County Home Builders’ Association which issued a press release on Friday May 1 praising the…
Ask Wes: Milk Cartons
Answering common landfill questions. Jenn W asks: “Where do I put my milk cartons?” In the fridge! Joking aside it’s an excellent question. Milk cartons are one of the most misplaced items in the recycling…
Viewers from home
By Sue Tiffin Although change can be difficult humans have a remarkable ability to adapt. During the COVID-19 crisis we’ve all seen numerous examples of local individuals agencies services and businesses adapting whether by offering…
Garden group digging their conservation win
By Jenn Watt Efforts to improve the landscape around Silver Beach condominiums has landed a committee of residents the honour of being the first recipients of the Lake Kashagawigamog Organization’s Conservation Award. The Silver Beach…
Homage to hairdressers
To the Editor In these uncertain times with daily reports most dire and upsetting it is important to try and maintain a sense of balance. The accompanying “song” was my attempt to add a bit…
LTC fixes long time coming
To the Editor I thought your editorial “Investing in LTC workers” was entirely thoughtful and right on point. Before I retired I was a national representative for 27 years for the Canadian Auto Workers and…
Council talks COVID-19 communications
By Chad Ingram Haliburton County councillors discussed what kinds of communications should be issued by the upper-tier of the county in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic during an April 22 meeting. It had been more…
COVID-19 testing crucial in months to come
By Jenn Watt All seven of those who were confirmed to have had the coronavirus in Haliburton County are no longer infected with the virus news that led to celebratory posts on social media over…
Highlands East council meets virtually
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports of items discussed during an April 21 special meeting of Highlands East council. Almost 20 viewers watched a live-streamed meeting of council on April 21 as Highlands…