By Darren Lum As session one for the Highland Storm Hockey Association winds down for the Christmas break, there is optimism and hope for more hockey with session two starting in January. With the exception…
Longtime West Guilford volunteer acknowledged
By Sue Tiffin When Carol Stamp resigned from the West Guilford Community Centre committee in the fall, she did so after 40 years of service for the community she has called home since the ‘70s.…
Haliburton retirement residence to open May 2021, will…
By Mike Baker The Gardens of Haliburton retirement residence will open up its doors on May 1, 2021 and with it create between 50 and 60 new jobs in the local community. Phil McKenzie, representing…
New docs at HHHS emergency rooms
By Chad Ingram Kristin Lythgoe is one of two doctors who recently began working in the emergency department at Haliburton Highlands Health Services, and while Lythgoe may be new to HHHS, she is not new…
Dusting off forgotten musical instruments for kids
By Sue Tiffin A new initiative to bring loved but unused instruments into the hands of kids throughout the county is only a few days old, but already an inventory is growing and a couple…
Haliburton moves into Ontario’s COVID-19 ‘Yellow’ zone
By Mike Baker New COVID-19 restrictions limiting the number of people allowed at social gatherings and tightening regulations on bars and restaurants are being implemented across Haliburton County this week. It was revealed on Friday,…
Devolin, Danielsen in race for warden
By Chad Ingram Two members of Haliburton County council would like to be warden for 2021, meaning county councillors will participate in an election to determine who will become head of council for the upcoming…
Dysart earmarks land on Wallings Road for affordable…
By Mike BakerDysart et al Council last week agreed to provide around 2.7 acres of town-owned land to a local organization that is actively working to bring more affordable housing options to the community.At its…
Buckslide Blues Cruise wins best radio show
By Sue TiffinFive years ago, Patrick Monaghan might not have pictured himself sitting in his living room, decked out in Canoe FM swag, a popular radio host with a blues show nominated as one of…
Raising money and spirits through HHSS online auction
By Darren LumHigh school students are welcoming the public to participate in an online auction that will help to raise the spirits of this year’s graduating students, who have endured the challenges of attending school…
BIA, Lions Club calling on community to help…
By Mike Baker Two local organizations are encouraging area residents to help keep the Christmas spirit alive in Haliburton this festive season.The Haliburton and District Lions Club is teaming up with the Haliburton Village Business…
Dysart agrees to new contract conditions with HCSA
By Mike Baker Dysart et al council has signed off on a memorandum of understanding that will allow the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA) to operate on the local trail this winter season, providing the…
TLDSB equity task force lifts off
The following are brief reports of items discussed at the board of trustees meeting of Trillium Lakelands District School Board on Nov. 24. By Jenn Watt The school board has taken the first necessary steps…
Wooly winter warmth: Knitting mitts for kids
By Sue TiffinGail Scott laughs when she is asked why she is getting media attention lately.“I knit mitts for kids,” she says.Not just a handful of mittens, but more than 1,000 pairs to date over…
Service delivery review recommends increased centralization
By Chad Ingram Service delivery review recommends increased centralizationThe centralization of functions, harmonizing of regulations and creation of new staffing positions are repeated themes in the plethora of recommendations contained in a service delivery review…
HHSS grad leaves colourful lasting impression on University…
By Darren Lum Noelle Dupret Smith said being Canadian and having Haliburton in her heart was at the foundation of the rainbow pathways recently installed at the University of Windsor as a symbol of support…
Sweet support for Bitter Lake food drive
By Darren Lum The community members of the Bitter Lake, Burdock Lake and Long Lake area are putting their hearts towards a food drive to help residents that use the Haliburton food bank.Leading the charge…
Rotaract to roll out community scavenger hunt for…
By Mike Baker Rotaract Haliburton Highlands is organizing a special festive scavenger hunt for local youth over the Christmas period.Starting this Saturday (Dec. 5), participants will have to scour the downtown area for hidden clues…
Christmas happenings and a chance to win
By Angelica IngramA lot has changed in the past eight months and this column is just one example of something that’s different in Haliburton Village. As you may recall, the last time you read BIA…
Public to have their say on shoreline bylaw
By Chad Ingram The County of Haliburton will embark on a public input process for its draft shoreline protection bylaw, that process including a virtual public meeting amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.In a nearly four-hour-long…
MP to hold referendum on update to MAID…
Local MP Jamie Schmale is asking constituents to weigh in on Bill C-7, which changes medical assistance in dying, or MAID, legislation. The proposed revisions are in response to a court ruling that part of…