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,…
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…
Thrift Warehouse provides vital role in community
By Thomas Smith One person’s trash is another’s treasure. But how are you supposed to find that treasure before it ends up in the landfill? That is the goal of SIRCH Community Service’s Thrift Warehouse.…
Molou comes to light
By Emily Stonehouse It’s a beacon of light, a symbol of times gone by. “When you picture Haliburton, the Molou sign is one of the first things to come to mind,” said Joel Finkelstein, the…
Dirty Soda Girls ready to pop in Haliburton
By Adam Frisk A new business venture in Haliburton Village is set to open this week and it’ll sure put a little pop in your step. Dirty Soda Girls is eyeing the long weekend for…
Delancey’s Arcade; a space for youth to play
By Thomas Smith Josh Karam’s inspiration for an arcade first struck him in the summer of 2021 after taking his wife Erika Mozes’ nephews to an arcade bar on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. “The kiddos,…
ACM Designs named Renovator of the Year
By Thomas Smith At any given time, ACM Designs has around 25 projects going on. These projects range from residential homes, to cottages, and to commercial spaces. From consultation, to full designs, and execution, ACM…
Zilstra hangs up his publishing hat
By Emily Stonehouse It’s all about the people. For David Zilstra, that’s what it’s always been. 36 years in the newspaper industry. Countless boards, organizations, and volunteer opportunities. Awards and plaques stacked up on his…
Haliburton Legion thanks its volunteers
By Thomas Smith On Thursday, May 1, the Haliburton Legion invited all of their volunteers for an appreciation lunch. Quickly on the day, the room became packed with around 100 volunteers and friendly faces, says…
To sleep or not to sleep? It shouldn’t…
By Emily Stonehouse Everyone sleeps, right? Wrong. Over half of Canadians have reported trouble with their sleeping; including getting to sleep, staying asleep, or being sleepy throughout the day. With the average adult spending over…
Interest increases in HE rental properties
By James Matthews Interest in operating short-term rental properties in Highlands East for the summer tourism season has increased. Kim Roberts, the township’s junior planner, gave council during its April 8 meeting a snapshot of…
Pinestone commits to moving forward
By Thomas Smith A fresh start, a new beginning, a page turned on the next chapter for Pinestone Resort and Conference Centre. That’s the hope, anyway. Six months ago, Andy MacMillan, Collin Burke and the…
Haliburton’s own Pasta Lady
By Emily Stonehouse It started small. Reaching out to a small business owner, in an effort to understand how the ongoing tariff disputes with the United States are impacting them. It became so much more.…
Best sledding season in years says HCSA president
By Thomas Smith “It was a comeback year for us,” says Neil Vanderstoop, Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA) president. On Sunday, March 16, the HCSA officially closed all snowmobiling trails for the season. Vanderstoop says…
Handmade Heaven comes to a halt
By Emily Stonehouse It seemed like it happened overnight; we blinked, and suddenly Handmade Heaven, the shop at 160 Highland Street which featured a variety of local artists, was gone. Shelves emptied, signs pulled down,…
Haliburton history fades with Wigamog Inn
By James Matthews The name Kashagawigamog is an Anishinaabeg word that means lake of long and winding waters. For many people, Wigamog is a word that conjures memories of long and winding childhood summers on…
Maple season back to normal, says local producers
By Thomas Smith Last year, around the middle of February, there was no snow in the bush in Haliburton County. With the unusually warm weather, syrup producers had to jump at the opportunity to produce…
Juna opens it’s doors
By Emily Stonehouse It’s finally here. Fine foodies unite to welcome Haliburton’s newest eatery: Juna restaurant, officially opening on March 7. The Italian restaurant, located at 210 Highland Street in the heart of Haliburton, was…
Business groups brace for possible trade war with…
By James Matthews Many business communities are circling their wagons in anticipation of an economic war with Canada’s largest trading partner. Industries and business groups, municipalities and communities are bracing for possible financial impacts. The…
Russel Red Records is now Redmans Records
By Thomas Smith Dan Manley and his partner Collin Burke opened Russel Red Records in 2019. Manley has a lifelong love of music and is active in the arts community of Haliburton as music director…