By Vivian CollingsMixtape Vintage hit fast forward to the next song in its playlist after three years of sharing a storefront on Highland Street in Haliburton Village with Russell Red Records. The store now has…
Virtual EmergencyPrivatization Summit coming up
If you care about the future of our healthcare system and the proposed cuts by the Ford government, please attend the Emergency Privatization Summit virtual event on Thursday, on March 31 at 7 p.m., and…
It Takes a Village unites FoRT
Friends of the Rail Trail holds first event in two years, invites public for Sunday Ramble by Vivian Collings The Friends of the Rail Trail (FoRT) returned with a public event for the first time…
Finding perspective in art at Rails End Gallery
By Darren LumPointing to an encased wood, with glass top case, sitting on a wooden table over what looks like the beginning of a bonfire, comprising of twigs and kindling, Rails End Gallery curator Laurie…
Tory Hill EMS base moving toward permanent 24-hour…
The following are brief reports of items discussed during a March 9 committee of the whole meeting and recommended to be approved by county council. By Sue Tiffin Tory Hill EMS base could soon see…
Health unit responds to government’s lifting of restrictions
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit press conference held March 9 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. By Sue Tiffin An acceleration of the lifting…
Highlands East votes against Centre Lake east-side lot…
The following are news briefs from a Municipality of Highlands East council meeting. By Chris Drost The Municipality of Highlands East voted to not support the lot creation for the subdivision and plan of a…
Katie’s Run ends, but efforts continue
Organizers are thankful for all the support the event received after 10 years By Darren Lum This year would have been the 10th installment of Katie’s Run for Epilepsy Research.However, the organizers have decided to…
Thank you Family Health Team, partners
The following is a monthly column for rotation of residents from Highlands East By Jan Simon Recently I have had two personal phone calls from Wilberforce residents praising the care they received from our Haliburton…
Opportunity for martial arts lessons through new business
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton residents may get a kick out of what Kelly Outram is doing.The young entrepreneur, who was raised in the Highlands, is trying to foster a martial arts culture in the county. He…
Women of Song showcase
It is not easy being a woman in the music industry. Continuous research has proven that the music industry still is male dominated. Women are still underrepresented in many roles and careers available in the…
Snowmobile trails are officially closed for season.
The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA) has closed its network of 370 kilometres of trail for the season. The club simply ran out of snow with the quick thaw and felt it could not provide…
Retired HHSS teacher Tom Regina named Green Party…
The Green Party of Ontario is proud to announce that Tom Regina has been nominated as its candidate for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock ahead of the 2022 provincial election.“Tom is a long-time resident and member of the…
Supporting Ukraine from Haliburton County
Residents worry and hope for loved ones in crisisBy Sue Tiffin A few years back, Maryssa Danilko visited Ukraine, the home country of her grandparents.Her memories of that visit are vivid, painting an image of…
HHOA Fish Hatchery needs you
By Jerelyn CradenImagine, the pristine destination of Haliburton County with 600 lakes and no fish. Now, imagine the far-reaching negative impact that could have on the Highland’s local economy.Fortunately, thanks to the members of the…
Winter looking good for deer thus far
By Steve GaleaIf winter doesn’t stick around longer than it should, Haliburton’s deer herds will likely enter spring in good shape. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF) senior research scientist…
Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts thanks BIA
By Chris Drost The following are news briefs from the Municipality of Dysart et al regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, held virtually. Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts is commending the Haliburton BIA…
Donations needed for Ukraine
By Darren Lum We can help Ukraine.A cottager for more than a decade, Ola Carreira of Eagle Lake is asking the Highlands to donate bulletproof vests, so she can add to what will be sent…
Unite for the fight against tyranny
To the Editor, My uncle, Michael Kurkowsky, was born and raised in Saskatchewan. Canadian by birth, Ukraine by heritage, he joined the Essex Scottish Regiment, to fight the Second World War. He was killed on…
Freedom to read: Mein Kampf challenged at HCPL
By Sue Tiffin Three days after Chris Stephenson took on the role of CEO at Haliburton County Public Library last September, he arrived at work to encounter a rare request – for a book to…
Mask mandates lifting later this month
Ontario is lifting mask mandates for most indoor public settings as of March 21, with the remaining COVID-19 regulations to be lifted at the end of April. This news was part of an announcement made…