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…
County council votes to strengthen shoreline protection bylaw
Vote also includes hiring a monitoring team and start a “lake health” programBy Stephen Petrick Haliburton County has moved to create a more comprehensive shoreline protection bylaw that puts new limitations on what can be…
CHA offers support to efforts to legislate watercraft…
Transport Canada enables public input with public consultations until May 13 By Darren Lum Published May 10, 2022 When you're trying to enjoy the solitude of a Saturday morning at the cottage by the lake,…
Rotary gift gives support to Land Trust effort…
Rotary Club of Haliburton covers $7,000 cost for benchesBy Darren Lum The Rotary Club of Haliburton is giving the gift of support with its $7,000 donation to cover the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust’s purchase of…
Goat power for a healthy habitat
By Vivian Collings Barnum Creek Nature Reserve is going with green power in a big way this summer with six healthy four-legged eaters. Relatives Juniper, Maple, Apple, Pear, Cedar, and Walnut (Wally) will be joining…
County approves Climate Change Adaptation Plan
By Stephen Petrick A thorough document which details how Haliburton County should re-imagine infrastructure, recreational and health initiatives to cope with changing climate will now guide municipal planning.It’s a needed plan, given that the county…
Bird flu outbreak heading north
By Steve Galea Wild birds are playing a key role in the spread of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Ontario this spring.HPAI, more commonly known as bird flu, was detected in March…
Learn how to help the chorus frog
By Darren Lum Taking a journey to learn about the chorus frog with experienced local field naturalist Ed Poropat will not only help educate and raise awareness about the amphibian, which is disappearing from the…
HHOA to count spawning walleye on Drag River
This month Haliburton Highlands Outdoor Association (HHOA) volunteers are counting spawning walleye on the Drag River below the Emmerson Dam and by the Highway 118 bridge in Haliburton.The count is being held to coincide with…
Rotary Club getting free bike share program rolling
By Stephen PetrickWheels are in motion for a new bike share program for Haliburton County.The program, led by the Rotary Club of Haliburton, would provide free access to bicycles for anyone 18 and older.The bikes…