WINTER STORM INCOMING TO HALIBURTON COUNTY

Members of the Haliburton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise residents and travelers that a significant weather event is approaching the area. Snow is expected to begin on Wednesday…

No tax money for Dysart EV capabilities: deputy…

By James Matthews Dysart may have an opportunity to be expand its infrastructure to accommodate electric vehicles. Susan Hay of Environment Haliburton told township council Jan. 28 that she’s aware of a grant opportunity which…

Mindful of Mooch: how deer feeding causes problems

By Thomas Smith ‘Mooch’, the white-tailed deer has become the poster child for the issues with feeding deer in Haliburton. Nicknamed by Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary founder Monika Melichar, Mooch can be seen begging for food…

Nordic ski season off to a smooth start

By Emily Stonehouse With the first big snowfall of the season well established around the county, the Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trail and Ski Club Association (HHNTA) has officially opened their trails. And while it may…

Settlement found between Grass Lake parties at odds

By Emily Stonehouse It’s been a long time coming, but the ongoing dispute between Harburn Holdings and Friends of Grass Lake around the contentious property development has been resolved.  “We negotiated in good faith,” said…

Land Trust turns to community for help

By Emily Stonehouse A new opportunity has emerged for the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, and they have until the end of the year to make it happen.  The not-for-profit, which focuses on conservation, education, and…

CHA removes one million invasive snails

By Thomas Smith In 2020, the Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners’ Association (CHA) was approached by the South Lake Association of Cottagers and Residents to discuss an abundance of mystery snails covering the bed of…

Dysart releases 2023 waste management study

By Vivian Collings Dysart residents care about what they consume and where it’s going. It’s evident the municipality’s innovative waste management programs are doing the trick. With only two of Dysart’s five landfills “active”, it’s…

Dysart looks into options for future waste disposal

By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s a suitable time for Dysart to consider how waste management services can better cater to taxpayers. Andrew Buzza and Perry Larochelle of JP2G Consultants Inc. reviewed Dysart’s…

A walk on the wild side

By Emily Stonehouse We’re always running. Setting alarms on our cell phones and scheduling meetings to catch up. It’s a time where we hear “I don’t have the time” daily, and priorities are jumbled like…

Remains of county’s oldest known turtle found

By Vivian Collings The Turtle Guardians recently announced a tragic end to Amazing Grace’s story. Remains of a large snapping turtle with distinguishing features were found at the Koshlong Lake dam, close to 15 kilometres…

Bees in the trees

By Emily StonehouseWe’ve all heard the phrase “see the forest for the trees,” but what about seeing the forest for the bees?That’s what the Haliburton Sculpture Forest is aiming to do for their newest collaboration…

County’s shoreline bylaw tailored for three of four…

By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton County’s proposed shoreline bylaw has been changed to include three of the four lower tier municipalities.Steve Stone, the county’s director of planning, presented the new Shoreline Preservation Bylaw…

County, townships tackle climate change

By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterHighlands East’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased by two per cent.Korey McKay, Haliburton County’s climate change coordinator, updated Highlands East council Feb. 14 about the progress made countywide to address…

Dysart launches interactive waste sorting game

By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterDysart has found a fun way to promote sorting trash for proper recycling.The township received a grant from the Carton Council of Canada to start a public awareness initiative. The…