Kennisis Lake’s Art on the Dock returns

By Grace OborneThere isn’t a better place to browse and purchase amazing works of art and talent than on different docks of a beautiful lake.The Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners’ Association (KLCOA) will be hosting its…

Ballerina takes dreams to New York

Aspiring ballet dancer earns opportunity towards taking centre stageBy Darren Lum Life is about the opportunities we have from the risks we take to fulfilling our dreams.After leaving the Highlands to pursue her passion for…

Rotary Carnival makes postpandemic return

By Darren LumA 77 year Haliburton tradition continues after a pandemic hiatus.This year’s Rotary Carnival, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 3, will not have fireworks and the dynamic midway, but will still retain its…

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…

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…