By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Minden’s SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena will have a bird’s eye view of inside-the-crease action during Haliburton County Huskies hockey games. Candace McGuigan, the township’s parks, recreation, and facilities…
By Britney Pagliuca Each Wednesday at 7 p.m., individuals from all over the county gather in Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS) gym for a night of pick-up basketball. Members of all ages lace up their…
By Vivian Collings The Highlands Christmas Shindig is putting a little twist on the popular holiday fundraiser for Fuel for Warmth this year. Adverse Conditions Highlands Soul Band, a new local music group, will be…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) boards of health are going to look into how their communities will…
By Emily Stonehouse Haliburton County is known for many things. The landscapes, the lakes, the…film festivals? The Haliburton International Film Festival (HIFF), ran this past weekend, from Nov. 3 to 5 at the Northern Lights…
By Britney Pagliuca On Nov. 1, members of the Haliburton County Farmers Association (HCFA) met to discuss future plans, current projects and ongoing issues for farmers across the county. The first topic of discussion was…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trillium Lakelands students showed an increase in all areas of education assessments. Wes Hahn discussed during the school board’s regular meeting Oct. 24 the results from Education Quality…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization put the cap on another successful season. The OHTO, which began in 2010, is one of 13 regional tourism organizations created by the…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Public Health District is about in the middle of all other districts when it comes to the number of opioid overdose related hospital…
By Emily Stonehouse Context means a lot. The place, the time, the setting that you know someone - those are all factors that contribute to the knowledge and understanding around that person. When David Zilstra…
By Emily Stonehouse There are a few key staples in Haliburton County; the steely grey plane that’s nose nods to Head Lake, the locomotive that casts a beam of light onto the high school, and…
By Vivian Collings A new Haliburton County resident is eager to dive into the wellness of the community with a new workshop series. Kim Huard, certified professional Neuro-Linguistic Programming coach, has brought Take the Leap…
By Vivian Collings Some Dysart residents are pushing for a total ban of deer feeding year-round as well as an extension of the applicable bylaw area. Stop Deer Feeding Property Owners Coalition, Haliburton-By-The-Lake Property Owners…
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton County’s paramedics are getting a new ride. County council agreed during its Sept. 27 regular meeting to give pre-budget approval for a new ambulance. It will cost…
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local public health officials are preparing for another “atypical” respiratory season. Dr. Natalie Bocking, the medical officer of health and the CEO at the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge…
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Personal docks stored on the Haliburton Lake beach have drawn the ire of some residents. Andrea Mueller, manager of programs and events, said during Dysart township council’s meeting…
By Emily Stonehouse The change in season brings on the yearly Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation AGM. The numbers in review were from 2022, with 2023 numbers still not completed until the end of the…
By Erin Kernohan-Berning According to the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Fraud Study (2021), 73 per cent of Canadians have experienced a fraud attempt, and 33 per cent have fallen victim to fraud at some…
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton County staff have identified a path toward establishing its municipal services corporation. Such an entity is required for the adoption of a municipal accommodation tax in the…
By Alex Gallacher It is the time that Haliburton County hockey fans have been waiting for; the return of hockey season! With a new look Huskies roster taking on the OJHL this season, fans eagerly…
By Emily Stonehouse It’s the dawn of a new era, these post-pandemic days. While some are feeling immense relief and others are entering with trepidation, the arts world is one industry that is feeling the…