By Adam Frisk The main street of Haliburton Village was freshly adorned with banners honouring local veterans in a project that was met with profound pride by some of the families of those who served.…
A Tail of Two Tail Gunners
Every year, we stray further from the day World War Two ended. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War In Canada, the remaining WW2 veterans are over…
Local businesses ‘uneasy’ after second string of break-ins
By Adam Frisk A recent surge in break-ins, including two incidents in as many weeks at one location, has local business owners on edge and calling for increased public safety measures. Kelsey Redman, owner of…
Head Lake footbridge to be reassessed
By Adam Frisk The footbridge at Head Lake Park will be reassessed while council looks at replacement alternatives after receiving the final draft of the proposed new bridge design. Hoping to “get this thing put…
Sir Sam’s enters the next era of modernization
By Emily Stonehouse With every ending, there comes a new beginning. That’s the optimistic attitude Dave Bishop, general manager of Eagle Lake’s Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride, is taking into the winter season. Last week,…
Highlands East holds public meeting on Centre Lake…
By Adam Frisk The fate of a significant portion of the Centre Lake shoreline in Highlands East was once again before the municipal council, as the community grapples with a large-scale proposed subdivision. The Municipality…
Haliburton Forest plants monumental manoomin seeds
By Thomas Smith Haliburton Forest has taken a monumental step in fostering a relationship between their company and members of the Williams Treaties First Nations. The process started six years ago, when Haliburton Forest’s General…
Healthy Democracy Project looks at the big picture
By Emily Stonehouse The momentum around the Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. With their second presentation completed on Oct. 14 to over 60 attendees at…
HCDC celebrates 40 years
By Emily Stonehouse While the content wasn’t necessarily standard for an AGM, the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) is far from traditional. On Oct. 2, HCDC celebrated 40 years of community contributions by opening their…
The right to strike
By Emily Stonehouse As I type this, there are two known major strikes happening in the community. The college support staff have been picketing for over two weeks, and last week, Canada Post announced once…
Late fire chief Michael Iles honoured in Ottawa
By Adam Frisk The late Mike Iles, former Dysart et al fire chief, was honoured in Ottawa last month, having his name added to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial during a solemn tribute. Families and…
A cry from Loon Lake; seeking speed reductions…
By Emily Stonehouse With the fall colours coming near their peak time, Loon Lake is a popular destination for motorists taking in the sights. But with vehicular accidents accumulating along the stretch of provincial highway,…
New EV charging stations step closer to reality…
By Adam Frisk Haliburton Village is a step closer to installing two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, providing drivers with more options to top up their batteries. EV drivers in the county may soon…
Record turnout for farmers’ market in Haliburton
By Adam Frisk With just a few weeks left for the Haliburton County Farmers’ Market, the summer season has already proven to be a success for vendors. On any given Tuesday throughout the summer months,…
Police investigating increase in property crime in Haliburton…
By Adam Frisk Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they are investigating an uptick in property crime including break-ins at several businesses in downtown Haliburton over the weekend. Police are seeking to identify…
Recipe
By Emily Stonehouse During her presentation for the Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project, civic facilitator Jessica Slade made reference to a recipe for success: citizens with ideas, councils with authority, staff with expertise, and volunteers…
Drought taking the fun out of peak fungi…
By Adam Frisk The summer-long drought has taken its toll on trees, crops, some local businesses and now it seems to have taken the fun out of peak fungi season. For many outdoor enthusiasts, foraging…
Colleges declare strike
By Emily Stonehouse It’s official. As of 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 11, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has declared a strike amongst college support staff, in an effort to ensure job security, says…
G.J. Burtch Construction nominated for OHBA Builder of…
By Thomas Smith Local construction firm G. J. Burtch Construction has been nominated for the Ontario Homebuilders’ Association’s (OHBA) Builder of the Year Award. Andrew Burtch, son of Gary Burtch, started working for the family…
PM Carney visits the county
By Emily Stonehouse The annual Haliburton Forest Trail Race is sure to bring people from all over the country. Including Parliament Hill. Prime Minister Mark Carney joined his wife, Diana Fox Carney in a 26…
Council suggests pet owners should keep cats inside;…
By Adam Frisk The Municipality of Dysart et al is suggesting cat owners should keep their felines inside, restricting them from roaming the great outdoors in an effort to deal with an apparent feral cat…