By Darren Lum Published March 27 2018 The Haliburton County Home Builders Association is setting the foundation to meet the changing demands of the construction industry in the Highlands. With more and more construction workers…
New owner at Haliburton Veterinary Services
By Sue Tiffin Published March 27 2018 Everything is going to plan for Dr. Aimée Filion even if on a day-to-day basis she doesn’t know what type of animal might cross her path – but…
Scooter in sight for Mike Bachynski
By Sue Tiffin Published March 27 2018 An anonymous donor is about to help Mike “Hot Wheels” Bachynski stay mobile. A call was placed last week to Jeff Strano husband of Andrea Strano who has…
Student painter ready to beautify local homes
By Darren Lum Published March 27 2018 Haliburton Highlands Secondary School graduate Rachel Churko is ready to bring colour to local homes this summer offering her painting services. Churko already has a few projects lined…
Tracking of county council expenses to change
By Chad Ingram Published March 27 2018 Remuneration reporting for members of Haliburton County council will change next year to include expenses accrued on the municipality’s corporate credit cards expenses that are not captured under…
Coroner's inquest into John Francis Smith's death focuses…
By Jenn Watt Published March 22 2018 When John Smith fell from the roof of a waterfront cottage under construction on Percy Lake in 2013 his brother Terry Smith was working with him. Terry was…
Campbell takes home Highlander of the Year award
By Jenn Watt Published March 20 2018 Andy Campbell was first hired by the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce on a three-month contract asked to work with the federal government to find ways to support…
Changes at SIRCH Community Services’ Cook It Up
Submitted Cook It Up is in its fourth season. The popular training program provided by SIRCH Community Services gives participants a chance not only to learn food service skills but also to practice those skills…
County wins age-friendly community award
By Darren Lum Published March 20 2018 Getting an award from the provincial government is giving the Highlands much deserved recognition for its efforts to make the community a livable space for everyone. The minister…
EMS calls down slightly for 2017
By Chad Ingram Published March 20 2018 Calls to Haliburton County’s EMS department were down a little in 2017 from 2016 levels a year-end report shows. Haliburton County paramedic chief Tim Waite presented that report…
Friends rally to keep Mike Bachynski moving
By Sue Tiffin Published March 20 2018 Mike Bachynski is a familiar face throughout Haliburton Village. Depending on the time of day the former Cardiff resident might be seen at Community Living Haliburton where he…
Mental health association asks province to ‘erase the…
By Jenn Watt Published March 20 2018 A new initiative by the Canadian Mental Health Association called Erase the Difference is asking Ontarians to sign an online petition to increase funding for mental health care.…
HHHS simplifying health care for residents
By Jenn Watt March, 2018 Carolyn Plummer wants to take the confusion out of the local health-care system. As CEO of Haliburton Highlands Health Services, she knows it can be difficult for people to navigate…
Biochar facility aims to reduce dependency on petrochemicals
By Nate Smelle March 2018 With all but one approval from Ontario’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change remaining for the new Haliburton Forest Biochar facility on Kennaway Road in Dysart project manager Nina Shock…
Community paramedicine bringing care into homes
By Jenn Watt March 2018 Some of paramedic Chris Parish’s clients saw him once a month others could plan on his visits each week. Sometimes he would check in to make sure everything was OK…
Impaired novice driver charged after vehicle fire
By Sue Tiffin Staff reporter A vehicle fire alerted police to an impaired driver in the early morning hours of March 14. Emergency services responded to the vehicle fire just before 1 a.m. in the…
A seller’s market in the Highlands
By Jenn Watt Published March 14 2018 A surging market in the Greater TorontoArea coupled with increased desirability of the Haliburton Highlands and cottage country in general has elevated prices in the regionlocal real estate…
Boyasks for donations to sanctuary for his birthday
<!--@page { margin: 2cm }P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm }--> By Jenn Watt Published March 13 2018 ForEaston Burk’s eighth birthday he decided that he had enough stuff. Hedidn’t want presents he told his parents Janine…
Four Highlands festivals receive provincial funding
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HEcouncil passes 2018 budget
<!--@page { margin: 2cm }P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm }--> By Chad Ingram Published March 13 2018 Thefollowing are brief reports of items discussed during a March 7meeting of Highlands East council. Councillorspassed the 2018 budget…
Lack of labour key finding in survey
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