By Vivian CollingsIf you’ve always wanted to make a difference in your community, now is the time to put your name forward.The 2022 Municipal and School Board Election is only a few months away, and…
Wilberforce’s biggest little agricultural fair is back
By Jerelyn CradenLike the Energizer Bunny, nothing can stop the Wilberforce Agricultural Fair – it just keeps going and going. Even last year, when the pandemic kept its physical gates closed, its six committed board…
Summer tradition returns this Friday night
Midnight Madness returns from the pandemic breakBy Darren Lum There is a certain type of madness coming to Haliburton that’s sure to be welcomed after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic-related health measures.Characterized as…
Summer studio tour ready for art lovers
By Darren LumHitting the road this weekend for a tour of the Highlands is promising art lovers an opportunity to see the plethora of artistic excellence on the 16th annual Tour De Forest.Held from July…
A warm hug for Haliburton County residents facing…
By Vivian Collings Abbey Retreat Centre’s (ARC) new program is offering a warm embrace and comforting emotional support to people with a cancer diagnosis and the caregivers in their lives.A Warm Hug from the Highlands…
Rotary leadership imagines new possibilities
By Vivian Collings Ursula Devolin aims to promote inclusivity and allow all members to imagine the future of Rotary during her presidency of the Rotary Club of Haliburton. It’s a vision that is aligned with…
Faith, hope and unity takes centre stage at…
Sizzlin’ Summer Service returns to Haliburton By Darren LumUnity and faith is at the heart of the upcoming multi-church event, the Summer Sizzlin’ Service.This event returns after a three-year absence with the collaboration of area…
Inspirational ‘Heritage’ walkers show what’s possible for Highland…
Imagine a hot, muggy, and sunny day with bugs flying and add to that five, active, and committed women walking the original route of the Highland Yard. With smiles and laughter, these fearless five walked…
Everything brilliant about HSF’s Every Brilliant Thing
By Jerelyn CradenEvery Brilliant Thing (EBT), presented by the Highlands Summer Festival, Aug. 1 to 5, has every brilliant element that has earned it international praise as a play that is uplifting, timely, entertaining, informative,…
Murray Fearrey ready to be mayor again
By Darren Lum There’s a lot of work needing to be done in the Municipality of Dysart et al according to former mayor Murray Fearrey, who wants to be the candidate to do it and…
Rogers outage causes an onslaught of problems
By Vivian Collings A recent national connectivity outage is making local organizations and businesses think about the what-ifs around a repeat situation.With service provider Rogers experiencing an outage on July 8 across the country, there…
OPP offers online buyers and sellers a safe…
By Vivian Collings Finding that safe public space for your next online purchase is only an OPP detachment away.The Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment is inviting the public to their designated “community safe zone” in their…
CanoeFM Radiothon receives $39,000 in donations
By Vivian Collings Thanks to a generous community, CanoeFM’s annual Radiothon is being heralded a success despite facing technical challenges related to the country-wide Rogers outage on the first day of the fundraiser.The 14th annual…
Haliburton County Public Library updates HE council
By Chris Drost The following are news briefs from Highlands East council’s regular council meeting held on regular council meeting on July 12.The Highlands East council is seeing the full scope of life at the…
The veterinarian industry needs a check-up
A shortage of doctors to treat big farm animals is hurting Haliburton County’s agriculture sector By Stephen PetrickGodfrey Tyler is an experienced livestock farmer and knows how to take care of his animals. But he…
HCDC Incubator open for businesses
By Vivian Collings The Haliburton County Development Corporation’s (HCDC) renewed Incubator space is giving the necessary tools and support to fledgling local businesses so they can soar to success.HCDC recently refurbished their Creative Business Incubator…
Weekend ATV patrols arrive at Rail Trail
By Vivian Collings If you’re planning to use the Haliburton County Rail Trail this summer, you can expect to see orange-vested volunteer wardens on patrol.The Haliburton ATV Association (HATVA) and the County of Haliburton have…
Long-awaited Haliburton art and craft festival returns to…
By Grace Oborne Finding the full breathe of art that is inspired by the Highlands is coming to Head Lake Park this week.On Friday, July 22 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday July 23…
Opera is alive and well and is coming…
By Jerelyn Craden As rare as a warm day in February, the Highlands Opera Studio (HOS) brings the world of opera to Haliburton County, lifting our spirits and treating our eyes, ears, and hearts to…
Celebrations of life post COVID-19
The Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 624 of the Royal Canadian Legion have had the honour of serving the families of our community by providing refreshments for “Celebrations of Life” for local families (for either permanent…
OPP warn public about scam
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing a warning and seeking the public's assistance in relation to an emergency scam investigation in Minden Hills Township. On July 14,…