Dustyn McCready-DeBruin retrieved this gold coin from a lake in Muskoka. /Submitted By Darren Lum Teenager Dustyn McCready-DeBruin said having a mentor has been key to the success of his fledgling diving retrieval business, Dusty…
Haliburton Curling Club wants curlers to stay in…
By Darren Lum Part of new safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 being implemented by the Haliburton Curling Club this season is leaving competitive curlers disappointed, looking for another facility. The club’s protocols…
Tough Choices
Parents making hard decisions over whether to send their kids back to school in SeptemberBy Sue Tiffin Aarica Hurl feels anxious, scared, and says she has “mom guilt for sure.” Her four-year-old already had her…
Pandemic puts pressure on mental health
By Jenn Watt Editor The coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly every facet of our daily lives, disrupting routines and limiting contact with loved ones, introducing financial pressures and heightening anxiety about our health and that…
Health unit retracts second COVID-19 hospitalization report
A second hospitalization related to COVID-19 – the first since April – reported on Aug. 5 was retracted on Aug. 7 in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit's data update. On Aug. 5…
TLDSB asks parents to decide between in-school or…
By Jenn Watt Information about a pre-registration process will be going out to parents and guardians by the end of this week asking whether they intend to enrol their children full time in school or…
Haliburton County reports second COVID-19 hospitalization
A second hospitalization related toCOVID-19 – the first since April – has been reported by theHaliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge district health unit. On Aug. 5 at 12:25 p.m. the healthunit updated cumulative data on confirmed…
Book club connects author with readers
By Sue Tiffin A golden retriever might bark and a phone ringing might be stifled under a pillow but members of the Haliburton County Public Library’s book club gather around their devices ready for whatever…
County to apply for broadband funding
By Chad Ingram Haliburton County will apply for provincial funding for a project that would bring internet downloading/uploading speeds of 50 mbps/10 mbps to the area. A staff report from chief administrative officer Mike Rutter…
Dysart adopts video surveillance policy
By Chad Ingram Published Aug. 4 2020 Dysart et al councillors adopted a new video surveillance policy for the municipality during a July 28 online meeting. That policy is based on one passed by Haliburton…
Dysart draws small deficit amid pandemic
By Chad Ingram Dysart et al has accrued a small deficit amid the COVID-19 crisis a mid-year review from the municipality’s treasurer shows. Dysart councillors received that report during their July 24 meeting which took…
Family celebrates milestone birthday with creativity
Standing with daughter Allison Perecko, left, Haliburton's Doris Brown was surprised by the effort to recognize her 90th birthday by family, friends and neighbours with at least 90 cards and other keepsakes placed on her…
Focus on what was instead of what could…
By Darren Lum Published Aug. 4 2020 President Barb Fawcett is calling 2020 for SIRCH Community Services “a year of celebration.” Although she recognized the challenges related to the pandemic while speaking at the virtual…
Province announces backtoschool plans reopening of daycare
By Sue Tiffin When the school bell rings in September students in Haliburton County will be able to head back full time. After weeks of parents fretting going over three options the provincial government had…
Water Ambassadors golf tourney raised more than $30000
By Darren Lum Water Ambassadors Canada’s eighth annual Charity Golf Classic raised more than $32000 thanks to the support of the community. With 84 golfers 17 volunteers the staff of the Pinestone and a collection…
What’s old is new again for Beyond Plasters
Sebastian Renel works on the 4Cs’ exterior wall in Haliburton. A graduate of Fleming College’s Sustainable Building Design and Construction program, with 13 years of experience in plaster work, he started Beyond Plasters in 2018./DARREN…
Nephew pens book about pilot’s service in WWII,…
By Jenn Watt Don Ross never met the uncle after whom he is named, but after spending countless hours working on the book In Defence of Home and Country: The Story of World War II Pilot…
Driver charged with excessive speeding failing to stop…
A 19-year-old from Bancroft is facing multiple charges after police observed a vehicle going 158 kilometres an hour in an 80 zone. Bancroft OPP were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 28 in Haliburton County on…
Community stands with Evan against harassment
Supporters clap and cheer for Evan Natale as they walk by the house where a neighbour is said to have harassed the Harcourt teenager because of his sexual orientation. The Walk with Evan took place…
Driver charged with excessive speeding failing to stop…
A 19-year-old from Bancroft is facing multiple charges after police observed a vehicle going 158 kilometres an hour in an 80 zone. Bancroft OPP were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 28 in Haliburton County on…
Hairdresser lends a hand for hospital fundraiser
By Darren Lum Sharon Heilemann of Hair by Sharon is giving back to Haliburton’s health care system the best way she can with her skills and passion as a hairstylist. In the business since 1984…