By Vivian CollingsMixtape Vintage hit fast forward to the next song in its playlist after three years of sharing a storefront on Highland Street in Haliburton Village with Russell Red Records. The store now has…
Virtual EmergencyPrivatization Summit coming up
If you care about the future of our healthcare system and the proposed cuts by the Ford government, please attend the Emergency Privatization Summit virtual event on Thursday, on March 31 at 7 p.m., and…
It Takes a Village unites FoRT
Friends of the Rail Trail holds first event in two years, invites public for Sunday Ramble by Vivian Collings The Friends of the Rail Trail (FoRT) returned with a public event for the first time…
Finding perspective in art at Rails End Gallery
By Darren LumPointing to an encased wood, with glass top case, sitting on a wooden table over what looks like the beginning of a bonfire, comprising of twigs and kindling, Rails End Gallery curator Laurie…
Tory Hill EMS base moving toward permanent 24-hour…
The following are brief reports of items discussed during a March 9 committee of the whole meeting and recommended to be approved by county council. By Sue Tiffin Tory Hill EMS base could soon see…
Health unit responds to government’s lifting of restrictions
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit press conference held March 9 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. By Sue Tiffin An acceleration of the lifting…
Highlands East votes against Centre Lake east-side lot…
The following are news briefs from a Municipality of Highlands East council meeting. By Chris Drost The Municipality of Highlands East voted to not support the lot creation for the subdivision and plan of a…
Wearing a mask is not political
By Darren Lum When it comes to mask wearing, I may continue to do it, particularly for indoor settings with lots of people around me. It’s not to make a political statement nor is it…
Peace
By Lynda Shadbolt This is how I start my daily meditation practice these days. I take a few moments to really arrive and settle onto my cushion or chair. I just sit quietly and sense…
“Wonderful hidden benefits” of Airbnbs
To the Editor, Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts has hit the nail on the head. We really need to make sure to capture all the wonderful hidden benefits of Airbnbs. For instance, look at…
Katie’s Run ends, but efforts continue
Organizers are thankful for all the support the event received after 10 years By Darren Lum This year would have been the 10th installment of Katie’s Run for Epilepsy Research.However, the organizers have decided to…
Thank you Family Health Team, partners
The following is a monthly column for rotation of residents from Highlands East By Jan Simon Recently I have had two personal phone calls from Wilberforce residents praising the care they received from our Haliburton…
Huskies deliver overtime thriller win against the Rangers,…
By Alex Gallacher The Haliburton County Huskies were riding high after picking up a huge road win against the St. Michael’s Buzzers on March 4. They used that momentum to build what currently stands as…
COVID isn’t over, but hope springs eternal at…
By Darren LumCompetitive inter-school athletics is making a full return to Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS) now that the province announced it will lift many of its mandates to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.Effective March…
Opportunity for martial arts lessons through new business
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton residents may get a kick out of what Kelly Outram is doing.The young entrepreneur, who was raised in the Highlands, is trying to foster a martial arts culture in the county. He…
Women of Song showcase
It is not easy being a woman in the music industry. Continuous research has proven that the music industry still is male dominated. Women are still underrepresented in many roles and careers available in the…
Snowmobile trails are officially closed for season.
The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA) has closed its network of 370 kilometres of trail for the season. The club simply ran out of snow with the quick thaw and felt it could not provide…
Retired HHSS teacher Tom Regina named Green Party…
The Green Party of Ontario is proud to announce that Tom Regina has been nominated as its candidate for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock ahead of the 2022 provincial election.“Tom is a long-time resident and member of the…
Supporting Ukraine from Haliburton County
Residents worry and hope for loved ones in crisisBy Sue Tiffin A few years back, Maryssa Danilko visited Ukraine, the home country of her grandparents.Her memories of that visit are vivid, painting an image of…
HHOA Fish Hatchery needs you
By Jerelyn CradenImagine, the pristine destination of Haliburton County with 600 lakes and no fish. Now, imagine the far-reaching negative impact that could have on the Highland’s local economy.Fortunately, thanks to the members of the…
Winter looking good for deer thus far
By Steve GaleaIf winter doesn’t stick around longer than it should, Haliburton’s deer herds will likely enter spring in good shape. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF) senior research scientist…