Celebrating Canada in Wilberforce Published July 3 2018 Crowds came out despite the heat to celebrate Canada Day in Wilberforce on July 1. Photos by Jenn Watt.
Council increases remuneration to offset end of tax
By Chad Ingram Published July 3 2018 Haliburton County councillors will increase their remuneration at the upper-tier level so that their take-home pay remains the same in light of federal income tax changes. As part…
Designer earns national recognition
By Darren Lum Published July 3 2018 Katie Golec earned national recognition several months ago for a design inspired by the Highlands’ beauty. The 25-year-old junior designer with Haliburton-based ACM Designs received a national design…
Four valedictorians address JDHES
By Olivia Robinson Published July 3 2018 It was a crowded podium at the J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary School graduation ceremony as four valedictorians took turns at the microphone to address their fellow graduates. Kiera…
Grads advised to ‘savour this moment’
By Jenn Watt Published July 3 2018 Necks craned and eyes gleamed as friends and family watched the Class of 2018 enter the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School auditorium on Thursday evening. The students followed piper…
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The following letter was published July 3 2018 To the Editor There are truly amazing people in Haliburton. This week I have had the opportunity to once again see what great and honest people we…
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Owens named Citizen of the Year By Jenn Watt Published July 3 2018 West Guilford volunteer and musician Kathleen Owens was this year’s recipient of the Citizen of the Year award at Canada Day celebrations…
PSA takes top place at TLDSB Film Festival
By Darren Lum Published July 3 2018 Haliburton Highlands Secondary School media arts students came away from the annual TLDSB Student Film Festival with the best PSA video and a full understanding of what it…
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Sanctuary comes through again By Jenn Watt Published July 3 2018 The Highlands’ own Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary made headlines again this week as Monika Melichar made her way to Ottawa to assist the Bluesfest organizers…
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Sanctuary saves birds at Ottawa Bluesfest By Darren Lum Published July 3 2018 When it comes to saving animals Monika Melichar of the Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary regularly goes above and beyond. Remember the doe with…
Septic inspections underway
By Sue Tiffin Published July 3 2018 Of 964 properties with cottages on the land in Dysart et al 85 septic inspections have been completed according to Karl Korpela chief building official at a June…
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Shoppers asked to #BuyCloseBy By Darren Lum Published July 3 2018 Two days before the Canada Day long weekend the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce launched the #BuyCloseBy campaign and invited guests such as Amanda…
MPP Laurie Scott named Minister of Labour
Published June 29 2018 Local MPP Laurie Scott was sworn in as Minister of Labour in the new Progressive Conservative government during a ceremony on Friday June 29. "I am honoured to be joining cabinet…
50 years of acceptance at Camp Towhee
By Darren Lum Published June 26 2018 Fifty years later Joe Short can still remember hearing Dionne Warwick’s rendition of Hal Davis and Burt Bacharach’s “Do you know the way to San Jose” blasting from…
Art on the Dock to support Artists in…
By Nate Smelle Published June 26 2018 For the past three years art lovers have flooded the shores and backroads around Haliburton’s Kennisis Lake each July to experience the Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners’ Association Art…
Pinestone tribute to pop duo has Haliburton connection
By George Farrell Published June 26 2018 When considering popular singer/songwriter duos from the latter half of the 20th century up to the present three pairings come immediately to mind: Lennon/McCartney Jagger/Richards and John/Taupin. There…
Turboprop to perform Jazz at the Museum
By Nate Smelle Published June 26 2018 Award-winning drummer/band-leader Ernesto Cervini and his sextet Turboprop are coming to Haliburton to treat a very lucky audience to a special performance at the Haliburton Highlands Museum on…
Andy Campbell passes the torch
By Sue Tiffin Published June 26 2018 Andy Campbell and his accomplishments through the Haliburton County Development Corporation were celebrated on June 15 when the Pinestone Resort and Conference Centre filled with well-wishers for the…
Artwork makes statement in Haliburton’s downtown
By Jenn Watt Published June 26 2018 Six sculptures have been installed along Haliburton’s Highland Street bringing a new artistic flare to the downtown and imparting a message about the spirit of the community. The…
Be safe this summer
By Jenn Watt Published June 26 2018 Summer is finally here – the first long weekend is upon us kids are out of school and the county’s towns are getting busy. It’s time to let…
Book offers coaches help with modern athlete
Like its author Jim Hinkson’s latest coaching book The Art of Motivation for Team Sports is all about motivating athletes to be not just great team players but also great people. Hinkson who has already…