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…
Dysart approves 2022 budget
By Chris DrostDysart et al council has approved a 3.8 per cent increase in the tax levy for 2022, meaning everyone will have to dig a little deeper. Residential properties will experience an $11.41 increase…
Benefits outweigh risks as restrictions lifted: MOH
The 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 Feb. 23. By Sue Tiffin When asked if…
Health unit nearly balances budget prior to new…
By Stephen PetrickThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit will have an almost balanced budget as it moves into a new fiscal year.It’s a positive sign for an institution which bore a heavy responsibility…
Standard tests return with provincial learning plan
By Nick BernardThe following are brief reports from a meeting of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) that was held virtually on Feb. 22. TLDSB is getting ready for the return of standardized tests…
Conservatives lobbying for key role in review of…
By Stephen Petrick The prime minister’s controversial invoking of the Emergencies Act has been revoked, but the scrutinizing of why it was used is about to begin – and Canada’s Official Opposition hopes to play…
Canoe FM’s new Opera Night in Canada
By Jerelyn Craden“Opera Night in Canada,” (ONC) the new show on Haliburton’s volunteer community radio station, Canoe FM, was given its name by creator and host, Dawn Martens, who is on a mission to change…
Individual OJHL recognition tied to team
By Alex GallacherChristian Cicigoi and Oliver Tarr Named Warrior OJHL Players of the MonthIt’s all about the team, said Haliburton County Huskies players, Christian Cicigoi and Oliver Tarr, who were recognized for their performances to…
Radon in the home is major health risk
Homeowners urged to obtain radon test kits By Chris Drost Prolonged concentrated exposure to radon is a leading cause of cancer for people in Ontario and the numbers backing it up are a sobering reminder…
Vulnerable have faced greater hardships during pandemic
By Stephen PetrickThe COVID-19 pandemic should serve as a lesson on how vulnerable populations are put at more risk than other groups when health emergencies occur.That’s the message delivered by members of the Vulnerable Sector…
Minor injuries reported after bus rear-ended on Gelert…
Adult passengers on a bus that was rear-ended by a passenger vehicle on Gelert Road this morning are reporting minor injuries. Haliburton Highlands Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the collision involving a bus and a…
Making repairs, taking strides to dream career
Student driven by HHSS co-op placement By Darren Lum Crouched between an ATV and a dirt bike at Harcourt Park Marina, Michael Rogers is exactly where he wants to be and that’s developing his skills…