By Darren LumIt didn’t take long for the Municipality of Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts to address the controversy related to the public’s demand for the municipality to protect wetlands such as the one…
The kids are back in class – now…
By Nick Bernard Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)director Wes Hahn observed a mood of fatigue tinged with hope during his Director’s Update at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 25.“As we enter the third…
Finding salvation at the mic
By Darren LumCanoe FM’s Patrick Monaghan celebrated his 300th show Life. It’s not something Patrick Monaghan takes for granted.The radio announcer of the popular, award-winning Buckslide Blues Cruise show just celebrated his 300th show last…
Submissions open for Rails End Art and Craft…
By Nick BernardThe Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre curator Laurie Jones said a creative vibe happens when a bunch of makers get together in a park for a few days. That theory gets put…
Protesting is a freedom
By Darren Lum There was a certain level of anxiety that I felt after seeing footage of angry protesters waving Canadian Flags with the “Freedom Convoy” at Parliament Hill.It wasn’t because they were protesting, but…
A reflection on what grounds us
By Lynda Shadbolt One thing about a dog is that they love you every morning, whether it is 30 degrees Celsius or negative 30 degrees Celsius. They want your company and are ready to walk…
Request for road repairs
To the Editor, The following is an open letter to the councillors who decide on road repairs:1: Please, don’t overfill potholes during repairs.Unfortunately, road staff consistently overfill potholes with the result that dips become bumps.…
Extend care to health services
To the Editor, Dear friends and neighbours of Haliburton County,The pandemic has been very hard on us all. Concern for our personal health and safety, as well as our loved ones, uncertainty about what lies…
High rates of poverty, unemployment pose challenges for…
County’s community safety and well-being plan potential resolution for challengesBy Stephen Petrick New data showing high poverty and unemployment rates, amid a population growth and a housing crunch, shed light on the steep challenges Haliburton…
Health unit hopes to resume halted services soon,…
By Stephen PetrickThe local health unit hopes to resume some of its services in the coming months, if the Omicron variant wanes.The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit’s school-based immunization program has been on and…
Vaping violations on the rise
By Stephen PetrickThe number of nicotine selling violations issued by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) rose steadily in 2021; a sign that the health unit will have to continue to focus…
HHHS continues recruitment efforts for emergency department staff
By Sue TiffinThe following are brief reports from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board meeting held virtually on Jan. 27. HHHS CEO and president Carolyn Plummer said that while the area’s two emergency departments have…
Paying attention to food waste
By Chris DrostHow much food waste is your household generating? Have you ever thought why? Did you purchase too much food and it has gone bad? Did you end up not using those leftovers after…
Opportunity for businesses to enhance digital marketing with…
By Darren LumAn upcoming workshop is looking to help businesses stand out in the 21st Century with a series of “how to” digital marketing workshops.Organized by the County of Haliburton Economic Development and Tourism department,…
Haliburton is a “four-season” tourism market
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County is more than just a summer cottage community. It’s a four-season destination now and the timing has never been better to market it as such.That’s the message that new county tourism…
Snowmobile fatality in Dysart
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are at the scene of a fatal snowmobile collision in the Municipality of Dysart et al. Earlier today (Feb. 2), at approximately 12:30…
Two charged after rolling stolen car
The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against two residents of the Municipality of Dysart et al who allegedly stole a vehicle and rolled it over on Essonville Line…
Wetlands are essential to more than just turtles
By Darren LumProtesters were out this past week on Gelert Road, trying to raise the public’s awareness about the potential death of turtles and destruction of a portion of a wetland as response to a…
Councillors seek clarification in shoreline bylaw
By Nick BernardCouncillors held a line-by-line review of the much-discussed draft shoreline preservation bylaw in a special meeting of county council on Jan. 17. The bylaw, which has been in the works since 2017, was…
HE construction values top $42 million in 2021
By Chris Drost2021 will go down as a record-breaking year when it comes to construction values for Highlands East.CBO Laurie Devolin reported that the to-date construction values for 2021 came in at $42,739,713, a huge…
Highlands East expecting a 3.8 per cent tax…
By Chris DrostResidents of Highlands East will have to dig a little deeper as property taxes are expected to increase by 3.8 per cent in 2022, largely because of higher insurance costs.This translates to $19.50…