By Thomas Smith Community Mobile Outreach meets once a week or more in locations throughout Halliburton County. The purpose of these services is to provide support to those that are underserved, says Sue Tiffin, Haliburton…
Business groups brace for possible trade war with…
By James Matthews Many business communities are circling their wagons in anticipation of an economic war with Canada’s largest trading partner. Industries and business groups, municipalities and communities are bracing for possible financial impacts. The…
Music for the Ages; How punk rock unites…
By Emily Stonehouse A group of Haliburton locals have taken to the stage in an effort to raise awareness around social justice. Of the four-member punk group Doorstep Fire, three of the band members have…
Laurie Scott hopes to put healthcare on the…
By Emily Stonehouse Despite rumblings that MPP Laurie Scott would not be running for the Conservative Party again, she has confirmed that her name is once again on the ballot. “I still have a lot…
New Blue Party takes aim towards further right
By Emily Stonehouse “We’re not splitting the right vote,” said Jacquie Baker, the Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Brock representative for the New Blue Party. “We’re the only Conservative Party.” Formed in 2020 by Jim Karahalios, the…
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust responds to community backlash
By Emily Stonehouse A recent Facebook post has put the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) on the map. And perhaps not in a good way. But the director and founding member of the nature conservation…
WEAPON COMPLAINT INVESTIGATED AT HIGH SCHOOL
OPP Release On February 14, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m. members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapon complaint at the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School in Haliburton.…
TLDSB Winter Storm Update
TLDSB Release In anticipation of the winter storm that is forecasted to hit central Ontario with heavy snowfall this evening continuing into tomorrow morning that would impact the safety of travel routes, TLDSB has made…
WINTER STORM INCOMING TO HALIBURTON COUNTY
Members of the Haliburton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise residents and travelers that a significant weather event is approaching the area. Snow is expected to begin on Wednesday…
Meet the candidates: Tom Regina, Green Party
By Emily Stonehouse In light of the snap election called by Premier Doug Ford on Jan. 28, candidates across the province have been scrambling to get their political ducks in a row leading up to…
Meet the candidates: Barbara Doyle, NDP
By Emily Stonehouse Barbara Doyle is no stranger to working with people. As the managing director at Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, with a background in management, real estate, and human rights advocacy, Doyle is…
Russel Red Records is now Redmans Records
By Thomas Smith Dan Manley and his partner Collin Burke opened Russel Red Records in 2019. Manley has a lifelong love of music and is active in the arts community of Haliburton as music director…
Mammography unit lands in Haliburton
By Emily Stonehouse “This is such a historical moment for our community,” said Lauren Ernst, the communications and employee experience lead for Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS), in reference to the long-awaited arrival of a…
No tax money for Dysart EV capabilities: deputy…
By James Matthews Dysart may have an opportunity to be expand its infrastructure to accommodate electric vehicles. Susan Hay of Environment Haliburton told township council Jan. 28 that she’s aware of a grant opportunity which…
Public health provides means to update immunization
By James Matthews Parents of school-aged children have until Feb. 24 to submit updated vaccination records to the local public health unit. The Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough public health unit is promoting the importance of…
Ford calls snap election – over a year…
By Emily Stonehouse It’s official. In a surprise to very few, Premier Doug Ford announced that he will be running a snap provincial election, with Ontarians headed to the polls for Feb. 27. Ford made…
Mindful of Mooch: how deer feeding causes problems
By Thomas Smith ‘Mooch’, the white-tailed deer has become the poster child for the issues with feeding deer in Haliburton. Nicknamed by Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary founder Monika Melichar, Mooch can be seen begging for food…
Local photographer recognized on international stage
By Emily Stonehouse We repeatedly hear about the importance of disconnecting from the online world, but in reality, it’s nearly impossible to do. The world is fast-paced these days; a swirling buzz of colour and…
A&W opens its doors in Haliburton
By Emily Stonehouse It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The long-discussed A&W Restaurant has opened its doors at 10 Hops Drive in Haliburton. With rumours circulating around town leading up to the opening,…
Hart presents “Water, water everywhere…” for Speaker Series
By Thomas Smith Longtime residents Barry Hart and his wife Heather founded Water Ambassadors in 2002. After visiting Haliburton County as a cottager for decades, Hart and his wife would visit Haliburton County and Kawartha…
Wanted: actors for HSF’s silver season
By Emily Stonehouse Sometimes a new year is an opportunity to get outside your comfort zone, or to reconnect with something that once brought you joy. With the Highlands Summer Festival (HSF) recently announcing their…