To the Editor School’s out but citizens concerned with democracy have homework over the summer. What electoral system best serves democracy? Well not one concerned largely with finding a winner not even a winner with…
Mudita
By Lynda Shadbolt Published July 5 2016 I am not a Buddhist but I like to learn about Buddhist practices that give me tools to live more skillfully in my life. I think we can…
OPP billing equitable
To the Editor I would like to provide some clarifications with respect to your recent article “County drafts complaint on OPP billing” dated May 31 2016. Under the previous OPP billing model that was introduced…
What grad teaches
By Jenn Watt Published July 5 2016 The high school graduation ceremony is an established tradition choreographed down to the smallest detail repeated year after year. You’d think after so many renditions the players would…
Lyme on the rise
By Jenn Watt Published June 14 2016 It’s time we get to know our neighbourhood ticks because more of them are now carrying the bacteria that causes Lyme disease – a serious condition for humans and…
Your ticket to a healthy hospital
To the Editor The members of the Haliburton Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank Rick Ashall and everyone else at the curling club for a fabulous Home and Cottage Show. Our auxiliary was given two…
End of life care
By Jenn Watt June 7 2016 Our country has been in the midst of an intense and thoughtful conversation about the end of life and what supports and legislation should be available for those facing…
June kicks off with home show
By Gail Stelter June is yet another great Highlands month that begs your participation. The Haliburton Home and Cottage Show starts things off on June 3 4 and 5. With 150 exhibitors the show will…
Post office closure a slap in the face
To the Editor Eroding of Ward 3 Gooderham continues to transpire under the direction of Highlands East council. In its wisdom it has decided not to renew its contract with Canada Post and the post…
Watch for scams
By Jenn Watt Published May 31 2016 Your taxes are filed your bills are paid maybe you even have a return coming. Then you get the call: the Canada Revenue Agency is after you. You…
Finding the Group of Seven
By Jenn Watt Over the last four decades Jim and Sue Waddington have travelled Canada solving mysteries. A professor and nurse respectively the couple used their vacation time to follow clues scouring the landscape for…
Welcome refugees
By Jenn Watt Published May 17 2016 Haliburton has just received news that a family of refugees will be coming to the Highlands soon. Two parents and eight children ranging in age from two to…
Wildfires inspire caution
Published May 17 2016 To the Editor As we have all been watching with horror as Alberta burns and grieving for the people the animals and the trees I can’t help but think of how…
Getting around
By Jenn Watt May 10 2016 Haliburton’s Head Lake Bridge is in the midst of construction again. By the end of June workers should have the second part of the project complete ensuring our safe…
Post office changes offer opportunity
To the Editor As a former councillor/deputy reeve for Glamorgan Township and Highlands East I feel compelled to write in response to the letter submitted by Elva Bates in the May 3 edition of the…
Praises to physiotherapy and teleconferencing
To the Editor There have been many thank yous to the nurses and doctors at the hospital from people that have been helped. Just along the hall from the ER there are two more departments…
Thanks to Solid State
To the Editor Kait and Adam Perecko have opened a new business repairing computers and helping folks use the ones they have. Their assets include kindly treatment of their clients abundance of knowledge and the…
Community hubs
By Angelica Ingram Published May 3 2016 Since becoming a homeowner I have become slightly obsessed with home renovation shows. You know the ones: Property Brothers Love it or List it Good Bones. These shows…
May the unofficial start of summer
By Gail Stelter Published May 3 2016 The flower baskets are ordered the banners are ready and the Haliburton Village BIA (Business Improvement Area) is set for the busiest season of the year. Welcome back…
Post office a hub of the community
Published May 3 2016 To the Editor The best way to make a little community crumble is to pull the foundation out from underneath it. That’s exactly what is happening in the town of Gooderham.…
Post office relocation a good thing
Published May 3 2016 To the Editor More than 20 years ago while I was still clerk-treasurer of the Township of Glamorgan Canada Post officials came into my office one day to tell me they…