By Sue Tiffin Published May 8 2018 It’s fitting that with the launch of The Spoon Asylum author Caroline Misner is living her dream because the idea for the story that became her most treasured…
Concert shines light on dedication to musical excellence
By Jenn Watt Published May 8 2018 For more than two decades the Haliburton Highlands Music Festival has been giving musicians an opportunity to improve their skill and practise their art. The event includes days…
EORN welcomes provincial funding for cell service
By Chad Ingram Published May 8 2018 The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus is pleased about a $71 million funding announcement from the provincial government to expand and improve wireless broadband capabilities in eastern Ontario however…
Fair participants try try try again
Published May 8 2018 Kids made music by playing “keys” made of carrots and citrus fruit at the library booth. Families knocked pins by spinning a wooden top through the corridors of “Skittles” an old…
Fearrey Kennedy and Scott file for nomination in…
By Sue Tiffin Published May 8 2018 Four candidates have filed their nomination papers in Dysart including current and longtime Mayor Murray Fearrey. Fearrey who was first elected to Dysart council in 1971 filed his…
HHHS volunteers recognized with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
By Olivia Robinson Published May 8 2018 Twelve volunteers received Ontario Volunteer Service Awards at the hospital on May 4 for their years of dedicated volunteerism with Haliburton Highlands Health Services. The awards commended the…
Living Libations plants new headquarters
By Sue Tiffin Published May 8 2018 Five years after a fire destroyed Nadine Artemis and Ron Obadia’s home and the location of their thriving botanical health and beauty product business the couple and Living…
Naloxone kits on quick response vehicles
By Sue Tiffin Published May 8 2018 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the May 2 meeting of Highlands East council. Highlands East firefighters will be trained to carry and administer naloxone…
Woodfuelled energy system proposed for Highlands East
By Sue Tiffin Published May 8 2018 Highlands East council has shown interest in a wood-fuelled energy system in Wilberforce and Cardiff similar to a project already approved in Dysart. Jamie Stephen of Torchlight Bioresources…
Costume collection outfits community in fun
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NDP selects candidate for provincial election
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Youth hub set to take off
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Youth hub receives provincial funding
By Jenn Watt May 3 2018 Haliburton’s youth hub proposal has received provincial funding Marg Cox announced on Thursday. The executive director of Point in Time Centre for Children Youth and Parents said Haliburton was…
2018 Volunteer Service Awards
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NewsNewsA space for youth by youth
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Council wants to hear from Bancroft transit
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County reserves low auditor says
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Don’t worry be happy CARP members hear
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Indigenous culture celebrated in Wilberforce
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NewsNewsJoin in the Rambles
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Student artists take work to new level
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