By Jenn Watt Published Dec. 4 2018 Barry Devolin is best known locally for serving as the riding’s MP for 11 years but politics isn’t the core of his interest. He says he sees himself…
Cash for Care is in the air
By Chad Ingram Published Dec. 4 2018 Tickets for the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation’s seventh annual Cash for Care lottery fundraiser are now available. The lottery was launched at an event at the Minden…
Councillors say farewell to Murray Fearrey
By Chad Ingram Published Dec. 4 2018 Last week marked the final Dysart et al and Haliburton County council meetings for longtime Mayor (previously Reeve) Murray Fearrey. Fearrey who’s held municipal office for more than…
Danielsen Haliburton County warden for 2019
By Chad Ingram Published Dec. 4 2018 Algonquin Highlands Deputy Mayor Liz Danielsen will be warden of Haliburton County for 2019 or at least in all likelihood. Danielsen was the sole member of Haliburton County…
Debut novel an ‘exercise of empathy’
By Darren Lum Published Dec. 4 2018 The new novel A Child is a Piece of Paper is shining a light on the dark truth behind Canada’s residential schools. It’s the debut novel for Lance…
Haliburton hospitality provides backdrop for filmmaker’s work
By Sue Tiffin Published Dec. 4 2018 Zach Silverstein remembers a childhood spent in part on Kushog Lake where his family had a cottage until 2009. “Many of my best childhood memories took place in…
Peter Fearrey remembered by HHHS
By Chad Ingram Published Dec. 4 2018 The following are brief reports of items discussing during a Nov. 29 meeting of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board. CEO Carolyn Plummer expressed grief and condolences at…
Student housing proposed for Haliburton's Fleming College
By Chad Ingram Published Dec. 4 2018 Planner/surveyor/engineer Greg Bishop is planning to construct student housing for the Haliburton School of Art + Design/Fleming College campus. Bishop visited Dysart et al councillors during a Nov.…
Williams Treaties settlement a step in reconciliation
By Sue Tiffin and Jenn Watt Published Dec. 4 2018 Seven Williams Treaties First Nations have reached a negotiated settlement agreement for the Alderville Litigation with the federal and provincial government. The litigation deals with…
Adjusting to Doug Ford’s Ontario
By Chad Ingram Published Nov. 27 2018 When it comes to navigating the political landscape under Premier Doug Ford Ontario municipalities should expect the unexpected says David O’Brien. O’Brien whose career consisted of a number…
Changes for ‘double-hatters’ welcome news
By Chad Ingram Published Nov. 27 2018 The Ford government has tabled legislation proposing changes to firefighting services legislation that is welcome news to small communities across Ontario including the municipalities of Haliburton County. Those…
Giving Tuesday encourages donations of time money
By Darren Lum Published Nov. 27 2018 During the time of year when many people are buying gifts the Giving Tuesday global movement is bringing attention to donating and volunteering. The GivingTuesday.ca website features information…
High school students discover new world in Ottawa
By Darren Lum Published Nov. 28 2018 Exposing secondary school students to new career opportunities is at the heart of the annual Capital Experience outreach program for students. Two Haliburton Highlands Secondary School students Josie…
Shindig warms hearts and homes
By Jenn Watt Published Nov. 27 2018 An evening of hilarity festivity and song brought people together at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion on a cold and drizzly Saturday night to raise money for…
Invasive beetle found in neighbouring areas
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 27 2018 The presence of the emerald ash borer hasn’t been confirmed in Haliburton yet but the invasive wood-boring beetle has been identified in Muskoka and City of Kawartha Lakes…
Camp Adelaide to close end of 2019
By Chad Ingram Published Nov. 20 2018 Camp Adelaide is to be closed at theend of 2019 and put up for sale in 2020. As first reported in the summer of2017 the Ontario Girl Guides…
Hawks hockey team gives an assist to Heat…
By Darren Lum Published Nov. 20 2018 This year’s Red Hawks hockey team is win ning off the ice by giving an assist to the community organization the Heat Bank Haliburton County. The varsity boys’…
Interfering with plows can result in a tow
By Chad Ingram Published Nov. 20 2018 With snowfall in the county beginning in earnest last week residents may want to remember that if their parked vehicles interfere with snow removal opera tions those vehicles…
Mary Poppins TorQ and Trudeau part of 20th…
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 20 2018 Beloved magical nanny Mary Poppins is coming to Haliburton next summer opening the 20th season of the Highlands Summer Festival with a musical the whole family will enjoy.…
The Nutcracker hits 15th year
By Darren Lum Published Nov. 20 2018 See the splendour and hear the iconic music of the annual showcase of ballet tal ent the Highlands has to offer in Heritage Ballet's presentation of The Nutcracker…
Haliburton Forest brings leadershipaward home
By Sue Tiffin Staff reporter Two decades after becoming the firstcompany in Canada to be certified as sustainable by the ForestStewardship Council Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve is stillcelebrating annual sustainability certification and now also…