Highland Grove fundraiser is a tradition of community and preservation of history Strawberries are a highlight to the upcoming Strawberry Supper held by the Highland Grove Historical Society later this month.This event is a long-time…
Union opposes TLDSB staff layoffs
By Sue Tiffin Seven educational assistants and three custodial staff employees from schools in Haliburton County have received layoff notices, part of a “very concerning” number of staff cuts that has resulted in more than…
Municipal funded recycling programs to be phased out…
By Stephen Petrick Municipal taxpayers in Haliburton County may not be paying much – if anything at all – for recycling collection as soon as 2024.A daunting transition to put the onus of blue box…
HCPL auditor applauds merits of library
The following are brief reports of items discussed during a June 8 meeting of the Haliburton County Public Library board. By Sue Tiffin Oscar Poloni, auditor with KPMG, delivered a clean audit to the Haliburton…
Red Hawks show their colours for Pride Week
By Darren LumThere is reason for optimism for the LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit) community after the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School’s (HHSS) Pride Week said organizers.One of three main…
Saying goodbye and hello after 32 years of…
Brian Plouffe is retiring, but is staying in the communityBy Darren Lum There is a saying that you don’t really know a person unless you’ve walked a mile in another man’s shoes.When people think of…
Last Monarch returns home for induction honour
By Darren LumBob Beeney can’t imagine the life he has led without the Highlands.The 90-year-old is the lone survivor of the Minden Monarchs hockey team from the late-1950s. He is proud about his life here,…
Welcome summer and new businesses
By Angelica BlenichWithout a doubt everyone is happy when the sun is shining.With winter being a distant memory and the arrival of summer just a week away, you can see an extra bounce in people’s…
PSA: Bell Customers Experiencing Issues Calling HHHS
Bell customers are experiencing issues calling Haliburton Highlands Health Services, with Bell cell phonesand land lines unable to connect. These callers are encountering either a busy signal or a ‘customer notavailable’ message.Incoming ambulance calls are…
HHHS updating visitor policy
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Haliburton County is low and with some restrictions being lifted by the Province of Ontario, Haliburton Highlands Health Services has updated its visitor policy, effective today (June 10).…
Six times the charm for longtime politician, Laurie…
Opposition surprised by the election results By Vivian Collings The 2022 Ontario general election on Thursday, June 2 saw the lowest voter turnout in provincail history with only 43 per cent of eligible voters appearing…
Emergency departments to stay open throughout summer
The following are brief reports from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board meeting held virtually on May 26. By Sue Tiffin The Minden and Haliburton hospital emergency departments will remain open this summer despite the…
Permitting accessory structures for docks given time for…
By Darren LumDysart et al council is looking to clarify the permitted use of accessory structures in the township since an application for rezoning highlighted the large scale issue at a regular council meeting on…
Ontarians offered savings on travel within the province
By Vivian CollingsOntarians travelling in the province are eligible for a provincial government incentive known as the Staycation Tax Credit until the end of the year. It should prove to be beneficial to Haliburton County’s…
Decrease in COVID-19 prior to possible fall increase
Health unit moves to weekly reporting of COVID-19 statsThe following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on…
Watch Haliburton Dance Academy’s recital for the last…
Owner feels weight of the decision in closing the academy, but knows it is the right decision By Darren Lum It’s difficult saying goodbye to the one you love.The Haliburton Dance Academy owner Chyna Schell…
Making connections to a career
By Darren LumTrade work will fund young woman’s equine passionThe following is in a series of co-op placement stories, featuring Haliburton Highlands Secondary School students and area employers in Haliburton County. Open to Grade 11…
Highland Yard continues virtual edition
By Darren LumPlaces for People (P4P) is the real winner of the Highland Yard run.Its long-time organizer Jack Russel said the annual event is important to the not-for-profit organization, which helps to create affordable housing…
Accepting students’ applications for WFG Bursary
The Wilberforce FUNraisers were more than pleased with the results of their Wilberforce Community Sale on the May long-weekend. Kicking off summer events in the village, the new sale took place at the Wilberforce Curling…
Au revoir France, bon jour Haliburton
By Vivian CollingsEven after five months of visiting grand Medieval castles, like the Château des ducs de Bretagne, and touring French vineyards in the Loire Valley, Emily Parish will always feel most at home in…
Overall Complete Detailing is ready to come to…
Have all your detailing needs serviced by Overall Complete Detailing.The mobile detailing company’s owner Christine Adrianne said her service is unique for the complete list of services it offers.“We not only come to you with…