By Jenn Watt Published May 7 2019 Drugs or alcohol are present in at least a quarter of sexual assaults reported across Canada and a social media campaign launched this week aims to bring greater…
Waiting for federal approval on EORN cell gap…
By Chad Ingram Published May 7 2019 A mobile broadband expansion project planned by the Eastern Ontario Regional Network which is owned by the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus just needs approval of the federal funding…
Young adults wanted for international rally abroad
For the first time the Haliburton community is helping to send young professionals to the World Youth Rally in Seoul By Vanessa Balintec Barry Devolin TravelMaven business owner and former MP has teamed up with…
Youth return from life-changing trip to Bogotá
By Jenn Watt Nine high school students between the ages of 14 and 18 returned from a trip to Colom bia in March with a new perspective on the world and a desire to continue…
Join the fun at social rec. drop-in
By Jenn Watt Laughter and the clack of plastic dominoes on tabletops filled the Wilberforce Legion on Thursday April 25 as participants in the drop-in program chatted and competed in their favourite game: Mexican Train…
County to explore development charges
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Dysart to limit fireworks
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Land ambulance costs will climb CAO says
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No action on transit in 2019
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Provincial cuts affect library operations
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Sink your trowel into one of Haliburton County’s…
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Student work honoured by Haliburton Legion
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The beautiful taste of Kim’s Seoul
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Prince Street closed to local traffic
Published April 27 2019 As of 3 p.m. on April 27 the Townshipof Minden Hills provide an update to road closures. Effective immediately Prince Streetwill be closed to local traffic. Barricades will be placed at…
Fundraising event for ATVers first weekend of May
By Darren Lum Published April 23 2019 Cancer takes a lot from those who are afflicted with it directly and the loved ones affected indirectly. As a child Lindsay Draper of Wilberforce remembers when her…
Health unit issues suspension warnings
By Chad Ingram Published April 23 2019 The Kawartha Haliburton Pine Ridge District Health Unit has issued about 1000 suspension warnings to students in its jurisdiction advising them to get their immunization records up to…
Music inspires JDHES student to spread joy
By Darren Lum Published April 23 2019 Channelling music idol Johnny Cash Laren Main strummed his ukulele driven by a passion for music and the joy it brings others during a performance at the McKecks…
New Canoe FM president talks of outreach
By Darren Lum Published by April 23 2019 New Canoe FM president Tim Hagarty is hoping to take the Haliburton-located community radio station out to the streets more than ever with greater outreach broadcasts. It’s…
String quartet to launch 2019 concert series
Published April 23 2019 The Haliburton Concert Series will open its 2019 season on Sunday May 5 with a concert by the Rolston String Quartet. This young Canadian quartet has been winning competitions and presenting…
Youth vaping on the rise
By Darren Lum Published April 23 2019 There was once an era when it was common to see cigarettes hanging off the lips of people on the street and those on the silver screen. Vaping…
Budget geared to grow business Scott says
By Jenn Watt Labour Minister and local MPP Laurie Scott said last week’s budget offers stability in key areas such as health and education while creating incentives for business to thrive in Ontario. Efforts over…