By Emily Stonehouse Audrey Collins is making a splash in Gelert. Collins, an aquatic therapist originally from Quebec, has settled in the Haliburton Highlands, and is offering sessions at her pool for individuals suffering from…
The impossible dream; memories of Don Cameron
By Emily Stonehouse To dream the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe To bear with unbearable sorrow And to run where the brave dare not go These were the opening words for one of…
Robinson’s closed for now
By Emily Stonehouse The historic Robinson’s General Store in Dorset has closed its doors temporarily. As of Jan. 8 at 5 p.m., a sign appeared on the front door of the store, letting customers know…
Influenza instances waning, says region’s medical officer of…
By James Matthews By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Influenza in the Haliburton, Kawartha, and Pine Ridge public health region seems to be declining since its peak in December. Dr. Natalie Bocking, medical officer of…
Haliburton Forest envisions a prosperous future
By Vivian Collings The energy and excitement of the standing-room-only presentation made by Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve’s managing director Malcolm Cockwell on Jan. 11 about the future of the Forest was palpable. Winter coats…
Dysart whittles down tax increase
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Dysart Mayor Murray Fearrey believes the township is in good financial straits. Councillors were presented with the second draft of the municipal budget when it met Jan. 13. The…
Town staff outlines department priorities in HE budget…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Town staff provided Highlands East town council with an overview of municipal departments. The departmental snapshot described achievements over the last couple years and details about future objectives. The…
Owen Nicholls leads team to Canada Winter Games
By Vivian Collings Dreams do come true for those who put in work with passion and dedication. Haliburton Highlands Secondary School Grade 12 student Owen Nicholls knows this well after receiving the honour of representing…
Local curler sweeps towards Switzerland
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton’s Jacob Dobson and his teammates swept their way to Switzerland. The Dobson rink went undefeated in seven outings for 120 tournament points to earn the Under-21 Canadian Junior…
Winter Hike Haliburton is ready to roll
By Emily Stonehouse The Hike Haliburton Winter Edition is ready to hit the ground running. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the winter version of the popular community event will be hosted by the…
Warmer, wet weather closes Nordic ski trails
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter All trails maintained by the Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trails Association remain closed because of weather. The association maintains three cross-country ski trail systems. Glebe Park has 13.5 kilometres of…
Changes to fishing regulations on hold for at…
By Steve Galea A proposed fisheries management plan that would reduce ice fishing seasons in Haliburton County has not been finalized and will likely not be implemented until at least 2024. MNRF assistant regional resources…
$15K in fines for man hunting near Gooderham
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A Roseneath man’s careless firearm use and other offences netted him a hefty fine and a lengthy hunting suspension. In provincial court in Lindsay in October, Gordon Madill was…
HOS receives $92,100 grant for pilot projects
By Vivian Collings Opera programs in Haliburton County are going up an octave thanks to a $92,100 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Resilient Communities grant. Highlands Opera Studio (HOS) received the grant in the summer of…
Razzamataz kicks off 2023 with dance
By Emily Stonehouse Razzamataz Kids’ Shows is kickstarting the new year with colour, culture, and dance. On Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, Razz will present two special events featuring the Indigenous dance group,…
Turning the wheels on wellness
By Emily Stonehouse Sometimes, the first step is the most important one to take. Other times, it’s the hopping, skipping, stumbling, and jumping that makes the journey worthwhile. For Shay Hutchings and Sarah Comer, their…
Speaker Series explores soundscapes
By Vivian Collings The beauty of sound filled HHOA Haliburton Fish Hatchery as local guitarist and sound designer Nicholas Russell took listeners on a journey through his recent projects, the workings of sound frequencies, and…
December brought guests, gifts, and awards
By Eleanor Cooper Honours and Awards of worthy high school students have recently been published. Here are some closely or loosely connected to Guilford or to me. Many more also have earned the congratulations here…
County Tourism interested in your voice
By Emily StonehouseThe Haliburton County Tourism Department wants to hear your voice. Led by manager of tourism, Tracie Bertrand, they have launched their first annual Resident Sentiment Survey (RSS). “We need to know whether we…
Dysart taps taxpayers for 8.9 per cent levy…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterDysart et al officials anticipate closing the year with a deficit.The municipality started the process of nailing down spending priorities for the 2023 capital and operational budgets during a special…
Surge in respiratory sickness expected to worsen until…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterThe Haliburton Highlands Health Service continued to be bludgeoned by an increase in respiratory ailments.Carolyn Plummer, the CEO and president at the health service, apprised the board of directors of…