By Emily Stonehouse “A poison gift.” That’s the phrase used by Michael Hurley, the president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU), in reference to the infamous Trojan Horse. “It’s an excellent metaphor for…
Settlement found between Grass Lake parties at odds
By Emily Stonehouse It’s been a long time coming, but the ongoing dispute between Harburn Holdings and Friends of Grass Lake around the contentious property development has been resolved. “We negotiated in good faith,” said…
Seeing the world from Haliburton; Linda Coneybeare hangs…
By Emily Stonehouse Through the years, the colours, sights, and sounds of downtown Haliburton have shifted and changed. Kosy Korner changed locations, Sharpley’s became Algonquin Outfitters, a variety of restaurants and boutiques have shifted gears…
Seniors dental care continues despite provider change
By James Matthews The Haliburton County agency that delivers seniors’ dental care with the local public health unit will end its service agreement in January. Dr. Natalie Bocking, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health…
Features Brasserie: comfort food refined in the Highlands
By Emily Stonehouse When I first scheduled an interview at Features Brasserie in Fort Irwin, I set aside an afternoon. Not because I planned to spend the entire day out there, but because I assumed…
Canada Post strike continues
By Emily Stonehouse There’s a cold sleet falling from the skies at the end of November, the eve of the annual Santa Claus Parade through Haliburton. What’s normally a time where the local post offices…
Highlands Summer Festival launches their silver season
By Emily Stonehouse The Highlands Summer Festival (HSF) has been known to dazzle audiences in the region for years. 25 years, to be exact. That’s right, this year HSF will be honouring their “silver anniversary”,…
County budget reflects careful balance of more from…
By James Matthews Haliburton County residents may pay the equivalent of an average bottle of wine to cover the upper tier portion of their tax bills next year. The total levy required to maintain county…
Boshkung takes silver
By Emily Stonehouse Boshkung Brewing has once again been recognized for their outstanding beers - and this time on a national stage. The Haliburton County company recently took home a silver prize in the English…
Land Trust turns to community for help
By Emily Stonehouse A new opportunity has emerged for the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, and they have until the end of the year to make it happen. The not-for-profit, which focuses on conservation, education, and…
Haliburton Foodland dives into alcohol sales
By Emily Stonehouse Brad Park, the owner of Haliburton’s bustling Foodland, believes that liquor sales at the store will benefit business. “It’ll boost sales for sure,” he said. “There’s no downside to that.” Park was…
Watson named Highlander of the Year
By Emily Stonehouse When you meet John Watson, you can’t help but smile. Whether it’s passing him by on the street, standing in line with him at a coffee shop, or bumping into him at…
Physician recruitment nets two possible doctors for county
By James Matthews Haliburton County has reached out to the Eastern Ontario Physician Recruiter Alliance in its continued efforts to draw doctors to the region. Wendy Welch, the county’s physician recruitment coordinator, provided an update…
Lakeview Motel and Resort; ‘home sweet home’ for…
By Emily Stonehouse With mid-October temperatures just scraping above the freezing point, pulling into the Lakeview Motel and Resort parking lot is a welcome haven. As the orange-tinted leaves swirl through the gray skies, a…
Vandalism represents ‘gap’ in understanding; Minden Pride speaks…
By Emily Stonehouse An act of vandalism at Head Lake Park in Haliburton has tripped alarms for Minden Pride. The community organization was approached early last week, when some passerby in the park noticed homophobic…
New Italian restaurant moves ahead in Haliburton
By Emily Stonehouse The main street in Haliburton is about to have a taste of Italy on it. 210 Highland Street will be the new home of Juna Restaurant, an upscale Italian restaurant with artisan…
HCDC AGM highlights community growth
By Emily Stonehouse A meeting with some hellos and some goodbyes. Haliburton County Development Corporation’s (HCDC) annual general meeting was held on Oct. 4 at the still shiny Link building off County Road 21. Following…
35 years of SIRCH
By Emily Stonehouse With sparklers on a glossy cake and shimmering balloons in the background, Gena Roberston, the executive director of SIRCH, officially celebrated 35 years of giving back to the community with SIRCH. “35…
Heavy police presence in Highlands East
Submitted by the Haliburton Highlands OPP The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is informing the public of an increased police presence in Highlands East due to an ongoing assault investigation. On…
HE joins province-wide healthcare lobby
By James Matthews Highlands East council joined a provincewide effort to lobby Queen’s Park for more healthcare resources throughout Ontario. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) have presented…
Addyson Parish wins gold at Track and Field…
By Thomas Smith Addyson Parish has won gold in triple jump at the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championship this year. The championship was held in Calgary, Alberta from Aug. 9 to 11. Addyson…