By Nate Smelle Published Nov. 16 2017 As part of its Haliburton Highlands Community Education Series Community Support Services is hosting two sessions on Wednesday Nov. 22 focused on the mind/body connection. Beginning at 10…
Province steps in ends weeks long strike
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 21 2017 Ontario’s longest college strike has come to an end. The provincial government tabled back-to-work legislation after an emergency weekend debate on Nov. 19 to get instructors back into…
Students work to stop bullying by sharing their…
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 21 2017 For three nights Grade 11 HHSS student Danielle Allison cried herself to sleep after receiving hurtful anonymous messages. “I was receiving messages ... calling me ugly and fat…
Ugly Sweater Run is just for fun
Standing in Glebe Park Andrea Mueller and Kate Butler laugh about the upcoming event all about embracing the company of others and being silly. The Ugly Sweater Run in its fifth year is taking place…
End in sight for college strike
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 17 2017 Ontario’s longest college strike iscoming to an end. Eighty-seven per cent of strikingfaculty rejected the latest college offer on Nov. 16 prompting theOntario government to table back-to-work legislation…
A Haliburton perspective on peninsula threat
“That was one Canadian moment I had here that I didn’t expect” he said.
Fashion Fallies reboot met with fanfare
Published Nov. 14 2017 The rejuvenation of Fashion Fallies on Friday brought an eager sold-out audience to Haliburton School of Art and Design. Enlivened by energetic performances dance music comedy poetry and stunning fabric creations…
Haliburton’s connection to Bachelor Canada show ends without…
As far as celebrities go Haliburton has had its fair share visit and reside in the area. Add another one to the list since the airing of the reality-television show Bachelor Canada because Lara Campbell…
Haunted Haliburton featured in new book
By Darren Lum Published Nov. 14, 2017 Whatever you believe in there is no denying the intrigue around a good ghost story. Courtesy of freelance writer Andrew Hind, the Haliburton Highlands Museum and its related…
Implications of Bill 148 'could be huge'
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 14 2017 Bracing for changes to provincial legislation that could have a substantial implication on small municipalities in Ontario Highlands East council discussed Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces Better Jobs…
Lack of recycling at high school caf irks…
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 14 2017 Andrew Carmount doesn’t recycle in the high school cafeteria anymore and he’s not alone. The recycling program in the cafeteria at Haliburton high school ended in June 2016…
Orchestra to take inspiration from Outlaws Lovers and…
By Nate Smelle Published Nov. 14 2017 The Highlands Chamber Orchestra has a special treat for music lovers in Haliburton County planned for its annual fall concert. On the evening of Saturday Nov. 18 the…
SIRCH’s Gifts from the Heart targets hunger in…
By Jenn Watt Published Nov. 14 2017 Poverty isn’t a term that everyone relates to says Gena Robertson executive director of SIRCH Community Services. Some people who struggle financially would never consider themselves “poor” they’re…
Strike leads college to compensate for lost time
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 14 2017 Brenda Philp is trying to keep a positive attitude and focus on her art while waiting out the strike that is keeping her from the classroom. The fibre…
Tourism champion celebrates another win
By Sue Tiffin Published Nov. 14, 2017 Barrie Martin is bringing awards home to the Highlands. This year, he added a Sustainable Tourism Award with his name on it to his award cabinet, where…
Transportation proposals headed for county council
By Jenn Watt Published Nov. 14 2017 Haliburton County council will soon be presented with potential models for public transportation complete with costs and recommendations from the rural transportation task force. “The task force also…
Haliburton Concert Series releases 2018 lineup
On Oct. 28 at the final concert of its 2017 season the Haliburton Concert Series announced the program for its 2018 season. It will be a special and celebratory year because it is the 40th…
Starting conversations on mental health
By Nate Smelle Published Nov. 9 2017 Updated Nov. 12 2017 (to change date of book signing to Friday Nov. 17) For six years local author Danielle Foisy stood by her husband and supported him…
Big weekend of HIFF celebrates the small story
By Sue Tiffin Pulished Nov. 7 2017 Film lovers flowed from the foyer of the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion into the theatre in anticipation of the 11th annual Haliburton International Film Festival (HIFF) on…
Exhibit opens doors to our minds
By Jenn Watt Published Nov. 7 2017 Yasmin Schoenke moved through the clusters of onlookers at the Rails End Gallery on Friday afternoon iPad in hand a smile on her face. Walking from one artwork…