The following is a message from Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts issued May 8 2020. These last few months have been trying times for all. We were initially told the closures and restrictions would…
Brewers Fest cancelled for 2020
To the Editor It comes as no surprise that the Haliburton and District Lions Club is officially announcing that the Haliburton Craft Brewers Fest scheduled for Saturday July 18 2020 is cancelled. We send our…
Defending news
By Jenn Watt Editor M aybe it’s the pressure we’re all feeling in self-isolation the worry over finances or the pervasive anxiety that we or our loved ones may get sick. Whatever it is it…
Don’t restrict cottage access
To the Editor This letter was initially addressed to both the premier and minister of health for Ontario sent in response to the May 2 National Post article entitled “Communities Along Lake Erie ‘torn’ over…
Viewers from home
By Sue Tiffin Although change can be difficult humans have a remarkable ability to adapt. During the COVID-19 crisis we’ve all seen numerous examples of local individuals agencies services and businesses adapting whether by offering…
Homage to hairdressers
To the Editor In these uncertain times with daily reports most dire and upsetting it is important to try and maintain a sense of balance. The accompanying “song” was my attempt to add a bit…
LTC fixes long time coming
To the Editor I thought your editorial “Investing in LTC workers” was entirely thoughtful and right on point. Before I retired I was a national representative for 27 years for the Canadian Auto Workers and…
An educated society
By Lynda Shadbolt Like thousands of students across Ontario our daughter was sent home from university in mid-March. With three weeks of classes still to be had her professors were quick to organize Zoom and…
Invest in LTC workers
By Jenn Watt For several years I spent a good deal of time in one of our long-term care homes Highland Wood in Haliburton visiting my friend Ruby who lived there. I’d go for a…
Go home stay home
To the Editor On March 7 there were 28 covid-19 cases in Ontario; 1966 on April 1; 4347 on April 7; 7049 on April 13. In Canada there were 51 cases on March 7; 8548…
Letter: Power of prayer
To the Editor These are very difficult times with much fear surrounding COVID-19. While it is not my intent to impose my beliefs on anyone I do believe in the power of prayer and in…
Increasing need
By Jenn Watt Being stuck in the house during a global pandemic is stifling for almost anyone. Even when there’s nowhere to go knowing that we can’t or shouldn’t leave the house is frustrating and…
Information please
By Jenn Watt W e now know for sure that the coronavirus is present in the Haliburton County community. For weeks we have watched as our neighbouring towns reported cases but it wasn't until Wednesday…
Back to normal
By Sue Tiffin A s we begin to learn in the next week how much our efforts of physical distancing have prevented the spread of the coronavirus the question asked since public health officials first…
Letter: Let’s show our support
To the Editor This letter is not about the coronavirus it is about community support. This community has come under attack with something we have never seen before. This posting is on behalf of all…
Letter: Stay away from the cottage for now
To the Editor You can't outrun it. So please don't try. If you are like myself a cottager this letter is meant for you. I appreciate why you may wish to open your cottage early…
Together apart
By Lynda Shadbolt The world needs music and art now more than ever. We need the beauty the inspiration the creativity the aliveness the hope. We've been physical distancing for two weeks and we are…
When the cottage is off limits
By Janet Trull In troubled times the family cottage seems like a sanctuary. But last week Doug Ford asked people to stay away from their seasonal residences so they do not overwhelm small communities with…
Choose love
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Calm and centred
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Apart together
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