By Emily Stonehouse Since the Minden ER closed its doors in June of this year, the hot topic of physician recruitment has been a buzz term in the Haliburton Highlands. When Haliburton Highlands Health Services…
Trillium Lakelands board recognizes staff contributions
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Innovation and adaptability are a teacher’s assets in a classroom. The Trillium Lakelands District School Board recognized those prized qualities in staff members during its Dec. 5 public…
Half of local COVID-19 deaths were in the…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Some people living under the umbrella of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit may have gotten tired of frequent talk about respiratory illness season. But that…
ATAC social highlights importance of movement
By Vivian Collings Aging Together as Community (ATAC) presented their holiday social this past Sunday to encourage connection and offer a look into some of the programs that keep minds and bodies moving in the…
Dysart looks into options for future waste disposal
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s a suitable time for Dysart to consider how waste management services can better cater to taxpayers. Andrew Buzza and Perry Larochelle of JP2G Consultants Inc. reviewed Dysart’s…
Donations to HHHS holiday campaign will be matched…
By Britney Pagliuca The Haliburton Highland Heath Services’ (HHHS) holiday campaign, Believe in the Magic of Giving, is a yearly fundraiser that aims to improve the well-being of community members through health services. According to…
Dysart hears deer feeding bylaw may hinder hunters
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When is laying deer feed a means of prepping for hunting season and when is it violating a bylaw against feeding deer inside municipal boundaries? That was one…
Dysart keeps Sam Slick reference in park’s name
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Sam Slick name is entwined as part of Dysart’s history. And that’s that, according to township council. As such, council decided when it met Nov. 28 to…
A slice of my life
By Steve Galea In my short career as an old man, I have pretty well mastered the standard repertoire of old man skills. I can drive for miles with my right hand turn signal on.…
Canoe FM’s Dave Allen moves on
By Jerelyn Craden You may recognize Dave Allen’s dulcet tones on local radio commercials. Or, enjoy the Canoe FM pen he gave you. Or his award-winning beer chili recipe that he tucked inside your hand.…
Council allows Huskies to install goal review cameras
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Minden’s SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena will have a bird’s eye view of inside-the-crease action during Haliburton County Huskies hockey games. Candace McGuigan, the township’s parks, recreation, and facilities…
35 years of Wednesday night ball
By Britney Pagliuca Each Wednesday at 7 p.m., individuals from all over the county gather in Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS) gym for a night of pick-up basketball. Members of all ages lace up their…
Restaurante Gazcilda
By Lynda Shadbolt We all love times when we feel looked after. That we matter and belong. When we are welcomed with open arms. I often contemplate how I can go into my day with…
The ones who made it home
By Vivian Collings Remembrance Day is a time for us to honour those who served in the armed forces and lost their lives in the line of duty. Physically, we wear a poppy and attend…
Big changes for Highlands Christmas Shindig
By Vivian Collings The Highlands Christmas Shindig is putting a little twist on the popular holiday fundraiser for Fuel for Warmth this year. Adverse Conditions Highlands Soul Band, a new local music group, will be…
Local health boards look to merge for better…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) boards of health are going to look into how their communities will…
Raising hope; HIFF’s goal to inspire the community
By Emily Stonehouse Haliburton County is known for many things. The landscapes, the lakes, the…film festivals? The Haliburton International Film Festival (HIFF), ran this past weekend, from Nov. 3 to 5 at the Northern Lights…
HCFA seek large animal vet
By Britney Pagliuca On Nov. 1, members of the Haliburton County Farmers Association (HCFA) met to discuss future plans, current projects and ongoing issues for farmers across the county. The first topic of discussion was…
Education assessments show increases among local students
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trillium Lakelands students showed an increase in all areas of education assessments. Wes Hahn discussed during the school board’s regular meeting Oct. 24 the results from Education Quality…
Tourism group plans survey of industry stakeholders
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization put the cap on another successful season. The OHTO, which began in 2010, is one of 13 regional tourism organizations created by the…
Public health unit takes steps against opioid crisis
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Public Health District is about in the middle of all other districts when it comes to the number of opioid overdose related hospital…