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…
Local high school to benefit from Environmental Summit
By Chris Drost The invitations have gone out to high schools in Haliburton, Bancroft, Barry’s Bay and Peterborough for the first Environmental Summit at the Algonquin Visitor Centre on March 31. The event is being…
Haliburton Forest envisions a prosperous future
By Vivian Collings The energy and excitement of the standing-room-only presentation made by Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve’s managing director Malcolm Cockwell on Jan. 11 about the future of the Forest was palpable. Winter coats…
Changes to fishing regulations on hold for at…
By Steve Galea A proposed fisheries management plan that would reduce ice fishing seasons in Haliburton County has not been finalized and will likely not be implemented until at least 2024. MNRF assistant regional resources…
$15K in fines for man hunting near Gooderham
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A Roseneath man’s careless firearm use and other offences netted him a hefty fine and a lengthy hunting suspension. In provincial court in Lindsay in October, Gordon Madill was…
EH! to address wetlands and politics at their…
By Clem GrobIt’s no secret that the Gull River often floods in the spring, leaving residents and business owners worried about when the next will be.A natural feature of Haliburton County can help prevent floods,…
County creates new position to monitor lake health
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton County has created a planning technologist position for the Lake Health Monitoring Program. Council agreed to the new administrative position Nov. 9 during a special meeting. Funding for…
Environmentalist clarifies condo developer’s claims about DFO
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter) The founder of a local environmental group believes the proponent of a Grass Lake condo development misrepresented support from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans during a Dysart…
Dysart mayor: Septic system inspections benefit property owners…
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative)There’s truth in numbers, especially when you’re talking about results of Dysart’s Sewage System Re-Inspection Program.Council received a report into work completed as part of the 2022 re-inspection program during…
Textile recycling program collects tonnes at landfills
By Vivian CollingsDysart’s textile recycling program is proving a success at diverting waste after two months of placing collection bins at all five Municipality of Dysart et al landfills.Dysart’s environmental manager John Watson said, “It’s…
Land owners want Dysart at the water’s edge
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter)Dysart et al will get a legal opinion on what the implications will be in retaining authority under the shoreline preservation bylaw.Steve Stone, Haliburton County’s director of planning, provided…
Proposed condos will help address housing needs, says…
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter)Protecting Grass Lake is a major interest of proponents of a contentious condo development in the Municipality of Dysart et al.But a group of opponents to the project believe…
21,000 rainbow trout arrive at HHOA
The Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association (HHOA) has received more than 21,000 rainbow trout from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Harwood Fish Culture Station. The two to three inch-long Ganaraska strain rainbow trout will…
Lake expert seeking Highlands support to improve environment
By Darren Lum Putting action to words is what Dr. Norman Yan of ASH Muskoka does and hopes he can inspire others to follow the model he has been leading a region over. Yan, who…
Shoreline preservation bylaw passed by county council
By Vivian Collings The shoreline preservation bylaw was passed during Haliburton County’s regular council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 24 after many questions were raised to director of planning Steve Stone. The bylaw will come into…
Haliburton Forest Biochar announces $10 million expansion
By Vivian Collings A $10 million expansion of Haliburton Forest Biochar (HFB) is bringing 20 new jobs and a product that can be used to help fight climate change to the Highlands.Haliburton Forest Biochar is…
Plenty to smile about following Land Trust AGM
By Darren Lum Taking the positives from 2021 is keeping spirits high for an upcoming year after the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust annual general meeting held virtually on Thursday, June 23.Land Trust chair Shelley Hunt…
Environmentalist wins LKO Conservation Award
By Grace ObornePreserving the health of our Earth is something that we should all work towards.During a virtual, annual general meeting on June 15, Blake Parkinson was presented with the Lake Kashagawigamog Organization Conservation Award…
At-risk pollinators found at Head Lake Park
By Vivian Collings A rare bumble bee breeding program reveals at-risk species at Head Lake Park in Haliburton.Wildlife Preservation Canada recently conducted a field study at Head Lake Park in Haliburton on bumble bees around…
It takes a community to care for our…
CHA’s Water Stewards meeting credits volunteers with success By Darren LumThe Highlands is a shining example of how collaboration and volunteer commitment can effectively bring about positive change when it comes to being stewards of…
Finding wonders at Barnum Creek
Intrepid Highlanders gathered at Barnum Creek Nature Reserve on May 14 in search of spring wildflowers and wild leeks.This was part of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust’s ongoing series, Discovery Days.The Wild Leeks and Spring…