By Sue Tiffin Published Aug. 7 2018 It only takes a quick Google search of Eric Wootton’s name to see that he has been involved in the community motivated in his work and is well-balanced…
Highlands East council looks at short-term rental bylaw
By Angelica Ingram Published Aug. 7 2018 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Aug. 1 regular meeting of Highlands East council. A draft short-term accommodations licensing bylaw is being put forth…
Local musicians to perform at Haliburton’s Rotary Carnival
The Rotary Carnival this Wednesday Aug. 8 will feature music performed by local bands in Head Lake Park starting at 3 p.m. Andy Salvatori organizer and Rotarian said adding music to the event would give…
Monarch population surges in Haliburton County
By Jenn Watt Published July 31 2018 By all accounts it’s been a banner year for monarch butterflies the delicate bright orange insects seen flitting around roadsides and open fields across the county. For butterfly…
Organizers to add film night to Haliburton’s Take…
By Jenn Watt Published Aug. 7 2018 Organizing has started for this year’s Take Back the Night walk raising awareness about sexual and domestic violence with changes aimed at increasing visibility and promoting better understanding…
Peter Fredricks Bradley Keller and Ruth Strong join…
By Angelica Ingram Published Aug. 7 2018 With the deadline to file for the municipal election now passed there is only one acclamation in the upcoming Highlands East election with current Ward 3 Councillor Cec…
Powerboat action to make waves on Head Lake
By Sue Tiffin Published Aug 7 2017 Speed-loving spectators will have the chance to watch plenty of action on Head Lake on Aug. 18 and 19 when about 70 racers take to the water in…
Room to grow
By Jenn Watt Published Aug. 7 2018 During the next three months you should be hearing from candidates in the municipal election looking for your vote. Election Day is Oct. 22 - a time when…
Sculptures redefined
By Noelle Dupret Smith Have you walked past the large compelling sculpture in downtown Haliburton in front of Wind in the Willows Spa? That is “This Side Up #9 Shall We Dance” by Michael Truelove.…
Truth or power which gets you further?
To the Editor I have recently written about missed opportunities for truth to be spoken to power and this sad story is about power being used to deny the value of truth. In spite of…
Midnight Madness to take over Haliburton on Friday…
By Jenn Watt Published July 31 2018 Music dance delicious food and amazing deals will be filling Haliburton’s downtown on Friday Aug. 3 for the annual Midnight Madness street party. One of the summer’s most…
NewsNewsCounty begins process for strengthening shoreline
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‘Extraordinary’ weather hits county with hail
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Fire at Hydro One station knocks out power…
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For the children
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Head Lake walking route safer with new path
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Larry Clarke and Mike Stinson vie to become…
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Letter to the Editor: Haliburton kindness shines
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Matt Duchene launching lifestyle brand at Midnight Madness
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Opera season includes Browning and a Bechstein
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The Sculpture Forest Reimagined
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