By Chad Ingram Published Sept. 18 2018 There is a new principal at the helm of Haliburton Highlands Secondary School. Chris Boulay stepped into the role at the start of the school year. Born and…
Apple Sauce Project looking for help
Published Sept. 11 2018 Organizers of the Apple Sauce Project are once again collecting the county’s apples and making it into sauce. The community initiative takes unused apples from local trees transforms them into sauce…
Award-winning Canadian novelist named writer in residence
By Jenn Watt Published Sept. 11 2018 Writing has been author Frances Itani’s life’s work. It has taken her around the world and into the inner worlds of her characters who occupy the pages of…
ETFO takes legal action against province
By Chad Ingram Published Sept. 11 2018 The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is taking legal action against the provincial government seeking a court injunction against the repeal of the 2015 physical and health education…
Haliburton’s Anglican parish appoints priest-in-charge
By Sue Tiffin Published Sept. 11 2018 Haliburton County offers an abundance of nature a multi-point parish and a thriving arts community which is exactly what Reverend Ken McClure the newly appointed priest-in-charge of the…
Highlands East staff to report on boat launches
By Jenn Watt Published Sept. 11 2018 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Sept. 5 meeting of Highlands East council. Highlands East council will be investigating whether a parking area can…
In memory of Bob Sisson 21 years later
By Sue Tiffin Published Sept. 11 2018 When you sit front row centre at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion in Haliburton you are sitting in the chair dedicated to the memory of Bob Sisson.…
McKechnie Scott campaign for Ward 5
Walt McKechnie is looking to retain his seat as Ward 5 councillor which he’s held for two terms. McKechnie credits the experience and growth gained in his past two careers as a professional hockey player…
New marine in Haliburton offers personal touch
By Darren Lum Published Sept. 11 2018 A collection of twigs is stronger than a single twig by itself. This perspective is the reality behind the latest business venture at the former Sears Haliburton location…
Reinspections find high risk septic systems in Highlands…
Malfunctioning septic systems are being found through Highlands East’s reinspection program and so far property owners have been receptive to fixing the problems identified said Laurie Devolin chief building official at a council meeting on…
Rotary leads smoke alarm giveaway
By Darren Lum Published Sept 11 2018 A few minutes can be the difference between life and death says Haliburton fire chief Mike Iles who is applauding the Rotary Club of Haliburton for their effort…
Short-term rental bylaw on hold
By Jenn Watt Published Sept. 11 2018 Highlands East will be gathering more public input before moving forward on a short-term accommodations bylaw council decided at their meeting Sept. 5. Councillors heard plenty of opposition…
County council hears about Innisfil/Uber transit model
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Criticism for short-term rental bylaw
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Health unit providing resources for opioid addiction
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Lady Archers on target one year later
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Mirabelle the deer still awaiting release
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Nine national medals for area seniors
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Parents urged to bring concerns to teachers first
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Pianos strike a chord throughout county
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Poker run raises $1300 for Community Living
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