By Darren Lum Published Sept. 1, 2020 While some running events such as Minden’s Highland Yard or the world-renowned Boston Marathon have gone virtual due to the risks associated to COVID-19, others have been cancelled…
Runners come together by staying apart with virtual…
By Darren Lum Published Sept. 1, 2020 It wasn’t supposed to be this way. That has been the sentiment for much of life over the past several months, a feeling shared by those with aspirations…
Storm planning to return to play with COVID-19…
By Darren Lum Highland Storm president Jason Morissette is asking the public to remember the importance of sport for what it can do for young people, as the hockey association works on a plan to…
Beating your age on the fairway driven by…
Salvatori, who has learned a trick or two in his time, wears a wet towel around his neck to keep cool during the heat of the day.Lenny Salvatori drives the ball from the tee. By…
Treasure hunter of the deep dives for lost…
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…
From Sir Sam’s to Indianapolis
By Darren Lum Published June 30 2020 Dalton Kellett is gearing up for his NTT IndyCar Series racing debut this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) from July 3 to 4 at the GMR…
Isaac Little named Male Athlete of the Year
By Darren Lum Staff reporter Isaac Little this year’s Male Athlete of the Year for Haliburton Highlands Secondary School is an inspiring force for teammates and coaches appreciated for his athletic prowess and the way…
Red Hawks recognized for dedication and sportsmanship
By Darren Lum Staff reporter There wasn’t any audience applause. There weren’t any tearful acceptance speeches. There wasn’t any laughter from a crowd. What students do have is a lasting reminder of athletic excellence and…
Getting a fix of two-wheeled fun during COVID-19
By Darren Lum A middle-school teacher with a love for cycling is trying to get as many young people on a bike as possible during the health crisis. Blake Paton a teacher at J. Douglas…
Former Hawks player joins Battalion
By Darren Lum The North Bay Battalion fans will soon learn what Haliburton Highlands character and work ethic is all about when Alex Little makes his OHL debut this coming season. The former Red Hawks…
Boston Marathon waits for COVID-19
By Darren Lum When it comes to public events and gatherings the coronavirus has halted everything from going to the bar to buy a drink to watching hockey player Auston Matthews score on a one-timer.…
No quit in Hawks against Thunder
By Darren Lum You can’t get much closer to the Kawartha Championship title final than an overtime semi-final 4-3 loss to the best team in the high school hockey league. It was an amazing feat…
Hawks season ends against Panthers in COSSA
By Darren Lum There is plenty to feel good about for the Red Hawks senior boys’ basketball team whose 2019-2020 season ended with a COSSA semi-final 50-27 loss to the Prince Edward Collegiate Panthers close…
Contest win to give player rare NHL experience
By Darren Lum Highland Storm player Hunter Hamilton is excited to see the Toronto Maple Leafs play and share the ice with his hockey hero Mitch Marner thanks to an opportunity offered through the Scotiabank…
Wrestlers reflect on family that took them to…
By Darren Lum This year’s Red Hawks wrestling season is over capped off by a trip to the all-provincials for Grade 12 Nic Graham and Grade 11 Eli Samson who won’t forget the experience and…
Haliburton hockey players contribute to strong finish
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Rookies reflect on provincial biathlon success
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Silver lining for first provincial skating experience
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Hawks rink crowned provincial champions
Submitted by Darrell Dobson Published Feb. 25 2020 The Haliburton Highlands Secondary School’s boys curling team are provincial champions capturing the Ontario School Curling Provincial Championship with a dramatic finish in an extra end final…
Hawks enter Kawartha Championships courtesy of bye
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 25 2020 A 4-2 loss to end the regular season against the AAA St. Peter Catholic Secondary School is a lesson the Hawks won’t soon forget. Coach Jason Morissette said…