By Nick BernardThe Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre curator Laurie Jones said a creative vibe happens when a bunch of makers get together in a park for a few days. That theory gets put…
High rates of poverty, unemployment pose challenges for…
County’s community safety and well-being plan potential resolution for challengesBy Stephen Petrick New data showing high poverty and unemployment rates, amid a population growth and a housing crunch, shed light on the steep challenges Haliburton…
Health unit hopes to resume halted services soon,…
By Stephen PetrickThe local health unit hopes to resume some of its services in the coming months, if the Omicron variant wanes.The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit’s school-based immunization program has been on and…
Vaping violations on the rise
By Stephen PetrickThe number of nicotine selling violations issued by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) rose steadily in 2021; a sign that the health unit will have to continue to focus…
HHHS continues recruitment efforts for emergency department staff
By Sue TiffinThe following are brief reports from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board meeting held virtually on Jan. 27. HHHS CEO and president Carolyn Plummer said that while the area’s two emergency departments have…
Paying attention to food waste
By Chris DrostHow much food waste is your household generating? Have you ever thought why? Did you purchase too much food and it has gone bad? Did you end up not using those leftovers after…
Opportunity for businesses to enhance digital marketing with…
By Darren LumAn upcoming workshop is looking to help businesses stand out in the 21st Century with a series of “how to” digital marketing workshops.Organized by the County of Haliburton Economic Development and Tourism department,…
Haliburton is a “four-season” tourism market
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County is more than just a summer cottage community. It’s a four-season destination now and the timing has never been better to market it as such.That’s the message that new county tourism…
Snowmobile fatality in Dysart
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are at the scene of a fatal snowmobile collision in the Municipality of Dysart et al. Earlier today (Feb. 2), at approximately 12:30…
Two charged after rolling stolen car
The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against two residents of the Municipality of Dysart et al who allegedly stole a vehicle and rolled it over on Essonville Line…
Wetlands are essential to more than just turtles
By Darren LumProtesters were out this past week on Gelert Road, trying to raise the public’s awareness about the potential death of turtles and destruction of a portion of a wetland as response to a…
Councillors seek clarification in shoreline bylaw
By Nick BernardCouncillors held a line-by-line review of the much-discussed draft shoreline preservation bylaw in a special meeting of county council on Jan. 17. The bylaw, which has been in the works since 2017, was…
HE construction values top $42 million in 2021
By Chris Drost2021 will go down as a record-breaking year when it comes to construction values for Highlands East.CBO Laurie Devolin reported that the to-date construction values for 2021 came in at $42,739,713, a huge…
Highlands East expecting a 3.8 per cent tax…
By Chris DrostResidents of Highlands East will have to dig a little deeper as property taxes are expected to increase by 3.8 per cent in 2022, largely because of higher insurance costs.This translates to $19.50…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Community Living home
By Sue TiffinAn outbreak has been declared at a community home in Haliburton.The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit reported the outbreak at the Community Living facility on Mountain Street on Jan. 18.“One person…
Health unit shifting the strategy for handling COVID-19
Dashboard case counts to give way to wastewater, hospital admission data By Stephen Petrick Health officials are ushering in a “paradigm shift” in how COVID-19 is managed and the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit…
The Huskies pack is back on Feb. 5
By Alex GallacherThe OJHL (Ontario Junior Hockey League) has announced that the season will resume Feb. 1, as the province transitions out of their modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen plan.The league, which…
EH welcomes political economist Gordon Laxer for webinar
Please join political economist Gordon Laxer in a webinar on his new report exposing the disturbing power and influence of multi-national foreign oil corporations on Canadian climate and energy policy, Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7:30…
Haliburton Music Exchange gives the gift of music
By Nick BernardThe Haliburton Music Exchange began with a single Facebook post, which became an idea that became one of the most rewarding experiences of Tom Oliver’s life.“Somebody was giving away a couple of kids’…
H&R Block recognized as best in Canada
By Chris DrostH&R Block has a long history in Haliburton.The Haliburton office was first opened by Betty Irvine in 1981, more than 40 years ago, in a space she rented from Vasey Insurance. The office…
Haliburton County to hire consultant for economic development…
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County plans to hire a consultant to work on an economic development strategy.It’s a project that would involve interviewing community members and gathering data to ensure business in the region will grow.…