Three confirmed patient cases were confirmed yesterday (April 28) at the in-patient department of the Haliburton Hospital by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit. All three are asymptomatic and a COVID-19 outbreak…
HHHS responds to community concerns about emergency department…
The following is a press release from Haliburton Highlands Health Services issued at 10:30 a.m. on April 29. In response to concerns heard through the community, Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) shared today that no…
Recognizing support to help those with cancer
By Darren LumThere was plenty of appreciation that was shared at a recent Abbey Retreat Centre virtual meeting, which was recognize the supporters of a pilot-program for people with cancer and its success.In 2021, the…
Haliburton Real Easy Ryders welcomes new members
By Darren LumGet rolling with the Haliburton Real Easy Ryders (HRER) this cycling season to meet new people who share a love and interest for riding.The recreational group of cyclists are encouraging new members to…
Susan Aglukark headlines upcoming concert lineup
Abbey Gardens announces summer festival lineup By Vivian CollingsMusic @ The Gardens is an upcoming summer festival that is promising to be a feast for the ears with its slate of strong award-winning musicians, including…
COVID19 transmissions rising in HKPR region
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit board of health meeting held virtually on April 21. Dr. Natalie Bocking, medical officer of…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Community Living home
Three people supported at Haliburton’s Community Living home and three staff have tested positive for COVID-19. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit declared an outbreak at the facility on April 14.“I am pleased…
Mayor Roberts addresses op-ed, Consultants questions Grass Lake…
When reached to comment about the op-ed Consultants question Grass Lake proposal, the Municipality of Dysart et al’s Mayor Andrea Roberts said in an email, “No, I won’t comment at this time, but I will…
Pick up the mantle
By Darren Lum From an editorial last month, I wrote about how purpose can provide the motivation to start the day and find the resolve in the face of challenges.Tired of how the government has…
Hike Haliburton rescheduled for Sept. 21 to 25
By Steve PetrickHike Haliburton – hopefully really this time – is coming back.The Hailburton County-led tourism initiative which intends to get people out and about enjoying the region’s trails, and then supporting local businesses, is…
Huskies season ends in heartbreak
By Alex GallacherThe inaugural season for the Haliburton County Huskies ended in heartbreak Wednesday night, April 20 at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena in Minden. The 4-3 overtime loss to the visiting Cobourg Cougars in…
Music opportunity for youth with blues contest
By Darren LumThe Highlands Buckslide Blues Society is offering an opportunity for the next B.B. King or Janis Joplin to be discovered with an upcoming music contest.Open to Highlands’ youth 12 to 18-years-old, the Road…
Trash ‘n Treasure gains new lease on life
Renamed New to You Community Yard Sale will have the same spirit, new locationBy Darren Lum The following are news briefs from Dysart et al’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, April 12, held…
Jamie Schmale disappointed by federal budget
By Darren LumSpending what we don’t have is no way to resolve the challenges facing our country said Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock MP Jamie Schmale, as a response to the federal budget.He contends the pledges being made…
County approves Climate Change Adaptation Plan
By Stephen Petrick A thorough document which details how Haliburton County should re-imagine infrastructure, recreational and health initiatives to cope with changing climate will now guide municipal planning.It’s a needed plan, given that the county…
SIRCH has high hopes for transportation program
By Stephen Petrick Haliburton County council hopes a new SIRCH-led transportation program will help get people to the employment training they need and eventually address a skilled labour shortage that’s hampering the economy and local…
School bus driver shortage ‘continues to be a…
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports of items discussed at the board of trustees meeting of Trillium Lakelands District School Board held virtually on April 12. Haliburton County’s school board trustee Gary Brohman…
Mayor Andrea Roberts turns page on political life
By Darren Lum It’s time for a change.After 16 years, Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts is ready for a new chapter that doesn’t involve political service.Roberts has decided to not run in the upcoming…
Part-time sick leave policy approved by library board
By Sue TiffinThe following are brief reports of items discussed during an April 13 meeting of the Haliburton County Public Library board. Part-time employees with the Haliburton County Public Library now have access to 14…
Get back what we put in
By Joan Barton The essential difference between living in a rural community and an urban centre is that if you are going to make it work you can’t just live in a rural community, you…
Cougars pounce on Huskies and take game one
By Alex Gallacher The Haliburton County Huskies found themselves in a similar position to their first round series against the Golden Hawks, as they dropped game one 5-3 to the Cobourg Cougars, Sunday, April 17…