Owner feels weight of the decision in closing the academy, but knows it is the right decision By Darren Lum It’s difficult saying goodbye to the one you love.The Haliburton Dance Academy owner Chyna Schell…
Highland Yard continues virtual edition
By Darren LumPlaces for People (P4P) is the real winner of the Highland Yard run.Its long-time organizer Jack Russel said the annual event is important to the not-for-profit organization, which helps to create affordable housing…
Au revoir France, bon jour Haliburton
By Vivian CollingsEven after five months of visiting grand Medieval castles, like the Château des ducs de Bretagne, and touring French vineyards in the Loire Valley, Emily Parish will always feel most at home in…
New art gallery offers a welcoming space for…
By Vivian CollingsThe Limbic Collective opens a door for everyone to become part of a community of artists and gain an insight to who they are and what they create with its new studio space…
Mark the calendar, it’s happening
Olympian and first pro football player from area recognized By Darren Lum Get ready for history to be made.Olympian Lesley Tashlin and the first pro football player from the Highlands, Taly Williams will join Ron…
SIRCH for a better world: smiling faces in…
This summer, laughter will fill the air at schools across Haliburton County, Kawartha Lakes and Muskoka with the return of School’s Cool.Last year, 93 students participated in the program that both prepares children for kindergarten…
HHSS hosts week-long fundraiser, Support Ukraine Week
By Darren Lum High school students are opening their arms, embracing the mindset to help Ukraine with a series of fundraising activities this week, with money donated to the Red Cross Canada.Yesterday (May 2), the…
Delegation proposes foundation manage MH Cultural Centre
By Stephen Petrick Supporters of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre are proposing a new governance model for the centre, which would have its foundation board overseeing day-to-day management instead of municipal staff.The proposal was delivered…
Library’s programming offers ‘something for everybody’
By Sue TiffinAndrea Brown said she aims to be a community builder, and she’s off to a great start. Brown joined the Haliburton County Public Library as programming and outreach co-ordinator in late October last year,…
Susan Aglukark headlines upcoming concert lineup
Abbey Gardens announces summer festival lineup By Vivian CollingsMusic @ The Gardens is an upcoming summer festival that is promising to be a feast for the ears with its slate of strong award-winning musicians, including…
Music opportunity for youth with blues contest
By Darren LumThe Highlands Buckslide Blues Society is offering an opportunity for the next B.B. King or Janis Joplin to be discovered with an upcoming music contest.Open to Highlands’ youth 12 to 18-years-old, the Road…
Get back what we put in
By Joan Barton The essential difference between living in a rural community and an urban centre is that if you are going to make it work you can’t just live in a rural community, you…
Artist Rose Pearson at new Corner Gallery in…
By Jerelyn CradenArtist Rose Pearson’s latest exhibit, The Art and Craft of Garden Making, brings the wonder of nature into the new Corner Gallery located in the historic Lucas House in the heart of Haliburton…
Author Waubgeshig Rice visits HHSS
Haliburton Highlands Secondary School staff and students gained perspective with the opportunity to speak with Indigenous author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice on Monday, April 4. Christine Carr, a teacher at HHSS, organized the virtual presentation…
Finding bravery in the pursuit of art
HHSS student’s poetry featured in new book By Darren Lum Tears of joy were shed, marking an occasion that was a dream fulfilled for a high school student with a love of the English language.Anabelle…
Take an artistic journey of faith and inspiration
Stations of the Cross tour showcases inspiring Easter-themed artBy Stephen Petrick A new event that sprung up in some of the world’s finest cities last Easter is continuing – and Haliburton County’s spiritual community continues…
Making Dreams Come True invites requests
By Darren Lum Finding that perfect formal ensemble for the upcoming graduation this year is closer than you think.After eight years, the Make Dreams Come True initiative continues to be a service for anyone interested…
Creativity on cellphone central to new book of…
County Life contributor Deborah J. Reed compiles poems for bookLocal resident, Deborah J. Reed, has called Haliburton home for the last five years. Retirement from big city teaching and being directly near woods and sky…
Sunday Ramblers embark on new season
Submitted by Pamela Marsales It was bitter cold on Sunday, March 27. But there was warmth in the people from the joy of rambling again during the first Friends of the Rail Trail Sunday Ramble…
Haliburton embraces a sampling of Cologne
By Darren LumLast week during March break, a small group of revellers were finding joy from experiencing Karneval at the A.J. LaRue Arena in Haliburton courtesy of the Mardus family.Karneval is an annual festivity in…
It Takes a Village unites FoRT
Friends of the Rail Trail holds first event in two years, invites public for Sunday Ramble by Vivian Collings The Friends of the Rail Trail (FoRT) returned with a public event for the first time…