U-Links has had an exciting start to the fall 2020 academic term, with a high number of community-based research projects matched with several departments at Trent University.A total of 21 research projects involving 26 student…
Changes to testing guidelines for school-age children lessens…
By Sue Tiffin “Thank goodness guidelines have changed, easier on families for sure,” said Dr. Norm Bottum after the provincial government updated screening protocols for children last week, amending a COVID-19 screening policy to focus…
Water Ambassadors fundraiser surpasses its goal
By Jenn WattDespite the rain, about a dozen people came out to the Water Ambassadors Canada walk in Haliburton on Sunday, Oct. 4, with about 60 in total around Ontario, raising funds for clean drinking…
Barnum Creek Nature Reserve to open mid-October
By Jenn Watt Kilometres of hiking trails, mixed forest, wetlands, open field and a picturesque waterfall will be accessible for the general public when Barnum Creek Nature Reserve opens on Friday, Oct. 16.The 500-acre property,…
Women pilots’ story airs at Boundless private screening
By Jenn Watt Supporters of Boundless, a film by creator/director Kate Campbell of Haliburton, came out to the Little Pit Drive-In at Abbey Gardens on Friday, Oct. 2 for a private screening.Boundless, a short film…
Sampling near old mine sites finds ‘no expected…
By Jenn Watt Results from sediment and water sampling at three decommissioned mine sites in the area around Cardiff and Bancroft conducted in 2019 show the public and environment are protected, information released last month…
Santa Claus Parade on hiatus for 2020
By Jenn Watt Santa will still come to Haliburton this year, but just like everything else during the coronavirus pandemic, the way he does so will look different.On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Haliburton BIA and…
HSAD goes back to school, virtually
By Sue TiffinRather than a bustling campus with about 100 new full-time students joining the fall semester at the Haliburton campus of Fleming College, about 40 students are enrolled in three online programs being offered…
Donors needed to fund new welcome centre
By Jenn Watt With fewer fundraisers this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Rotary Club of Haliburton is reaching out to the community to help them fund the new welcome centre and public washrooms…
Board sees spike in male elementary student suspensions…
By Jenn WattDespite the 2019-2020 school year being cut short, with COVID-19 precautionary closures beginning March 13, 2020, more than 1,100 suspensions were issued across the Trillium Lakelands District School Board.Numbers were presented to school…
Curbside still available while libraries re-open
By Sue TiffinThe following are brief reports of items discussed during a Sept. 9 meeting of the Haliburton County Public Library board. Erin Kernohan-Berning, branch services librarian, said curbside pick-up, while it was offered during…
Dysart launches new environmental activity book for children
To encourage recycling at home and in the community, the Municipality of Dysart et al has created an environmental education activity book, Let’s Protect the Environment Together.Let’s Protect the Environment Together features Dysart’s recycling gorilla…
Land trust launches online auction
By StaffBidding for the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust’s Rock Our World online auction remains open this month until Tuesday, Sept. 22. The auction helps fundraise for the management and conservation work the charity does in…
Go on a virtual journey Oct. 3
By StaffJoin area residents as they take you on a virtual journey, through their travel tales told during an online special performance called Six-Minute Escapes.The experience is being coordinated by the Arts Council ~ Haliburton…
Sports Hall of Fame moving forward
By Darren Lum Published June 19 2018 The Sports Hall of Fame is looking for support from the public and dedicated community-oriented individuals to form its board. Spearheading this effort is Scotty LaRue who organized…