By Chad Ingram The following are brief reports of items discussed during an Aug. 14 Haliburton County roads committee meeting. Councillors on the county’s roads committee would like to see the data collected by the…
Highlands Opera Studio faces financial challenges ahead
By Vanessa Balintec The loss of financial support from the Ontario Arts Council has made 2019 an “extremely challenging year” for the Highlands Opera Studio its general director Valerie Kuika said. “We did not receive…
Mushroom foraging in Haliburton Forest
An introductory course on how to find identify and harvest wild edible mushrooms is a new addition to the Yours Outdoors experiences offered. Mushrooms are one of the most plentiful organisms found in ecosystems and…
Province gives funding for student residence food tourism
The Haliburton County Development Corporation and the County of Haliburton are each receiving funding for projects through the province’s Rural Economic Development (RED) program administered through the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. HCDC…
Doctor warns of cannabis health risks
By Jenn Watt Local doctor Nell Thomas said she’s receiving an increasing number of inquiries from patients about marijuana now that it's legal for recreational use in Canada but the increased access has not corresponded…
Tom Hodgson chronicles family’s history in the Highlands
By Jenn Watt Tom Hodgson’s family tree includes some of the earliest educators politicians and farmers in Haliburton County. His great-grandparents arrived in the area as early as 1864 and were heavily involved in the…
Cassidy Taylor reaches the final of The Shot
By Darren Lum Cassidy Taylor is truly overwhelmed by the support from her hometown of Haliburton as she works to make it in the music industry. It’s been uplifting at her most challenging times she…
Minden Pride bigger than ever
By Vanessa Balintec For the fourth year running Minden will have a week filled with fun inclusive activities and events for all to enjoy in the name of LGBTQ pride. “I think everybody’s going to…
Recycling costs continue to rise
By Jenn Watt The landscape for recyclables is changing with costs likely to go up for municipalities. On Thursday Aug. 8 members of Dysart et al’s environment and climate change committee heard from two companies…
Community remembers the life of Hilda Clark
By Jenn Watt When the Municipality of Highlands East chose their first Senior of the Year last year Hilda Clark was the obvious choice. Heavily involved in myriad aspects of life in Wilberforce and Haliburton…
Dinner on the Dock rolls out a welcome…
By Sue Tiffin Published Aug. 6 2019 The last day before vacation often requires so much energy it’s a good reminder of why a vacation is necessary: squeezing in everything that can be done in…
Food bank numbers show where help is needed…
By Vanessa Balintec Published Aug. 6 2019 In Ontario food bank usage is growing. According to Feed Ontario in 2018 507977 people visited food banks across the province 3033970 times throughout the year a three…
Health team proposal clears first hurdle
by Sue Tiffin Published Aug. 6 2019 The proposed Haliburton Highlands Ontario Health Team has made it through the first round of self-assessments according to an announcement on July 18 by the Ontario Ministry of…
Highlands Opera Studio: a national beacon for the…
The Highlands Opera Studio didn’t come to Haliburton County in 2007 with humble beginnings. With experienced mentors Richard Margison a critically-acclaimed opera singer with 25 years of experience and the Royal Conservatory of Music’s highest…
Not your average folk: concert series unveils lineup
By Jenn Watt Published Aug. 6 2019 Folk music isn’t always played by a solo musician at the microphone strumming on a guitar; it can also include elements of hip hop funk blues and roots.…
Workshop to help caregivers avoid burnout
By Jenn Watt Published Aug. 6 2019 Our communities and our health-care system relies on unpaid caregivers – the spouses adult children friends and neighbours who step up to provide care for loved ones. Sometimes…
Awesomeness for all at Haliburton DrumFest
By Laurie Jones Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre has hosted a weekly community drum circle since 2006. The circles are accessible and open to all; instruments are supplied…
Summertime – and the livin’ is delicious!
By Kate Butler Haliburton Highlands Museum If you’re reading this on a Tuesday in Haliburton you’ll no doubt be able to see all around the village evidence of residents and visitors loving local food. Our…
Arts and CultureArts and Culture
Time travelling in Haliburton County with Rural Rogues By Jenn Watt A swath of patchy grass enclosed by heritage farm buildings and a dry stone fence was transformed last weekend through the power of performance…
A closer look into Bancroft Community Transit
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‘Absolutely no discussion’ on closing HE fire halls:…
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