By Darren Lum As the winds wailed outside the Club Room at the Royal Canadian Legion in Haliburton, Essonville Hank belted out a tune of his own making about life here in Haliburton. He was…
Elementary schools seeing highest number of outbreaks across…
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually Dec. 8. By Sue Tiffin Provincially, elementary schools…
Skate with the pack this New Year’s Day
By Darren Lum Get ready, Haliburton: the Haliburton County Huskies are coming to the A.J. LaRue Arena for New Year’s Day.During the Municipality of Dysart et al’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Dec.…
Northlands Faith Church gives back
By Nick BernardFor Pastor Bev Hicks’ congregation at the Northlands Faith Church, the Christmas season begins some time in September.“People have been giving in to what we call ‘Christmas Blessings’,” explained Hicks. Northlands Faith Church…
Residents left scrambling for snow plow operators
By Steve Galea Rising insurance and operating costs are taking snow plows off the roadsSlip-and-fall lawsuits in Toronto and other urban areas are not just costly to the businesses and property owners directly involved. They…
Nordic ski racing returns to the Hawks
By Darren Lum They’re back.The Red Hawks Nordic ski team is making a comeback after a six year absence and couldn’t come at a more opportune time for its coaches and athletes.Co-coach Mike Rieger appreciates…
FATAL COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 35
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on scene investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 35 north of Lindsay. At approximately 10:30 a.m. this…
Thousands without power after storm
By Sue TiffinIt might be later than Monday that some Hydro One customers have power restored.According to Hydro One, damage is severe and power outages extensive after a massive wind stormswept through the province beginning…
COVID19 outbreak declared at J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary…
By Nick BernardLast week, as part of their daily COVID-19 advisory table, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board reported that two cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed at J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary School in Haliburton.Over…
HHHS deficit adds to ‘very challenging year’
The following are brief reports from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board meeting held virtually on Dec. 2. By Sue Tiffin When giving a financial overview, David O’Brien, vice-chair of the board and chair of…
We’re in this together
By Darren Lum The heated debate at Haliburton County council recently regarding vaccinations is a clear indication the province needs to take charge when it comes to vaccination mandates.We’ve seen the past few years how…
The Light
By Lynda Shadbolt I’ve been taking a course with Robert Holden and Caroline Myss that is about this holy season of light that we are in right now. Every year at this time there are…
Haliburton Land Trust seeking nominations for Enviro-Hero Awards
By Stephen PetrickThere are surely environmental heroes walking among us in the community – and the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust wants to hear about them.The non-profit, environmental charity is calling for nominations for its annual…
Herlihey Park project expected to begin in 2022
By Chris Drost At the Nov. 23 meeting of the Highlands East council, CAO/treasurer Shannon Hunter shared the good news that the period of studies and consultations have been concluded for the development of Herlihey…
Huskies claw back from two goal deficit to…
By Alex GallacherThe Haliburton County Huskies fought back from being two goals down to beat the Cobourg Cougars 3-2, Friday night at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena.The Cougars opened up the scoring as George Krotiris scored…
Annual Nutcracker ballet returns with virtual performance
By Darren LumAfter two years away due to the pandemic, the annual staging of the Nutcracker ballet is returning with a virtual show, featuring several key dances set to the music that was written by…
Gifts from the Heart fundraiser helps SIRCH’s food…
By Nick BernardThis is the 10th year of SIRCH’s Gifts from the Heart, the annual fundraiser that helps fund SIRCH’s efforts to address gaps in social and health services in Haliburton County. Since March of…
Contribute to a brighter Christmas
After more than a quarter of a century of Christmas Challenges by the Haliburton County Home Builders Association, the need to help others continues with the pandemic.In its 26 years, the Annual Christmas Challenge seeks…
Two confirmed COVID-19 cases at Stuart Baker Elementary…
By Darren Lum When Highlands resident Brandon Nimigon learned his daughter had close contact with a peer in her class who tested positive for COVID-19 he was left worried about her health.The married father of…
Vaccine clinics for children open this week
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually Nov. 24. By Sue Tiffin On the first day…
Vaccination policy for county workers raises tension
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County councillors are at odds over how to bring forth a Covid-19 vaccination policy that will impact workers.A report to council from chief administrative officer Mike Rutter led to deadlock and clear…