By Sue Tiffin Published Oct. 17 2017 Teens looking for a space to hang out with the opportunity to create and record a CD should clear their schedules for upcoming Tuesday afternoons. That’s when The…
The future is mobile EORN rep says
by Jenn Watt Published Oct. 17 2017 Improving cellular service and filling in gaps around eastern Ontario will be priorities for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network one of its board members told an audience at…
Varsity rugby team winless not hopeless
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 17 2017 After a 43-7 home loss to Kawartha Senior Girls Rugby League’s sixth place I.E. Weldon this past Tuesday Oct. 10 the Red Hawks head coach was pointing to…
Volunteer and Wellness Fair this weekend
Published Oct.17 2017 To the Editor Mark October 21 on your calendar! The 2017 Volunteer and Family Wellness Fair taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Haliburton high school gym promises to…
We are a community that welcomes
By Lynda Shadbolt Published Oct. 17 2017 I just smiled all weekend at Hometown Hockey. What a welcome they got! And what a welcome the Wiso family got this time last year. I am proud…
Youth suicide prevention forum for parents/guardians to address…
By Jenn Watt Published Oct. 17 2017 Marg Cox executive director of Point in Time said she’s been receiving regular requests for information on how to promote good mental health and how to spot warning…
County Sears stores to close
By Chad Ingram Published Oct. 12 2017 The Sears stores in Haliburton Countyare closing in the wake of the retailer's announcement this week thatit will shut its remaining locations and liquidate its inventory. Sears Canada…
Update: Faculty strike suspends classes at Haliburton School…
Published Oct. 12 2017 Updated Oct. 16 2017 In-person classes at Haliburton School of Art and Design have been suspended as of Monday Oct. 16. "The union has advised that college faculty are on strike…
Local singers to be showcased at HometownHockey
P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; }A:link { } By Darren Lum Published Oct. 11 2017 Long-time Highlands resident Carl Dixonand Haliburton Highlands Secondary School graduate Cassidy Glecoffare the musical headlining acts for Rogers Hometown Hockey thisweekend.…
Three-car collision sends two to hospital
Oct. 11 2017 Two people are in hospital following a collision on county roads 507 and 503 on Monday. A press release from Haliburton Highlands OPP states that on Oct. 9 just before 6 p.m.…
York Street closes for Hometown Hockey
P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } By Darren Lum Published Oct. 11 The travelling show known as RogersHometown Hockey is causing a partial closure to York Street thisweek starting tomorrow at close to 6:30 a.m. until…
YWCA asking for your vote
Submitted by YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Published Oct. 11 2017 YWCA in Haliburton County has applied for an Aviva Community Fund to enhance the sustainability of services for women and children in Haliburton County. “Funds are…
A tribute to Donald Alfred Johnston
By Stephen Hill Published Oct. 10 2017 Haliburton recently lost a wonderful community-minded citizen with the passing away of Don Johnston. It is a sad circumstance. Not only have they lost somebody who contributed much…
Council urged to enforce landfill rules
By Sue Tiffin Published Oct. 10 2017 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Oct. 4 meeting of Highlands East council. A report about landfill staff duties from the environment advisory committee…
Forest embracing emerging markets
Published Oct. 10 2017 To the Editor The recent letter to the editor from John Cowan (“Carbon credits complicate” Oct. 3 2017) presents some interesting points and warrants a response. The management team at Haliburton…
Haliburton Scout Reserve hosts treasured stories
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 10 2017 Every place has a story to tell. The Haliburton Scout Reserve is learning more about the stories of their property and sharing those with campers and visitors through…
Highlands East joins mayor debate
By Sue Tiffin Published Oct. 10 2017 Highlands East still has a reeve and deputy-reeve but not necessarily for much longer. At an Oct. 4 council meeting councillors discussed whether or not to change the…
Hockey town
By Jenn Watt Editor Published Oct. 10 2017 H aliburton’s particular brand of hockey obsession became apparent to me nearly four years ago on a cold night in January. It was the premiere of the…
Home win for Hawks field hockey
The following are HHSS sports briefs for the week ending Oct. 6. On Monday Oct. 2 the field hockey team battled against Holy Cross and were able to outscore and outgun the opponents by a…
Karate Results
The Northern Warriors Kita No Shenshi Karate Dojo hosted an autumn karate tournament on Saturday Sept. 30 at the A.J. LaRue Arena in Haliburton. There were 40 competitors from 11 clubs from as far away…
Morale boost for Red Hawks rugby team
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 10 2017 The Red Hawks varsity rugby team left the field this past Thursday Oct. 5 with their hearts full and their heads held high after competing with the top…