By Emily Stonehouse With every ending, there comes a new beginning. That’s the optimistic attitude Dave Bishop, general manager of Eagle Lake’s Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride, is taking into the winter season. Last week,…
Highlands East holds public meeting on Centre Lake…
By Adam Frisk The fate of a significant portion of the Centre Lake shoreline in Highlands East was once again before the municipal council, as the community grapples with a large-scale proposed subdivision. The Municipality…
Shed a tier
By Emily Stonehouse Highlands East council took the time this past week to discuss the potential development of a new council meeting space. And while they tossed around the idea, nothing was set in stone…
Haliburton Forest plants monumental manoomin seeds
By Thomas Smith Haliburton Forest has taken a monumental step in fostering a relationship between their company and members of the Williams Treaties First Nations. The process started six years ago, when Haliburton Forest’s General…
Healthy Democracy Project looks at the big picture
By Emily Stonehouse The momentum around the Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. With their second presentation completed on Oct. 14 to over 60 attendees at…
Weaving words
By Emily Stonehouse We always find a theme in our papers. One specific thread that seems to weave through our words, and when I tug at that thread, I generally find my topic for an…
HCDC celebrates 40 years
By Emily Stonehouse While the content wasn’t necessarily standard for an AGM, the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) is far from traditional. On Oct. 2, HCDC celebrated 40 years of community contributions by opening their…
The right to strike
By Emily Stonehouse As I type this, there are two known major strikes happening in the community. The college support staff have been picketing for over two weeks, and last week, Canada Post announced once…
Late fire chief Michael Iles honoured in Ottawa
By Adam Frisk The late Mike Iles, former Dysart et al fire chief, was honoured in Ottawa last month, having his name added to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial during a solemn tribute. Families and…
A cry from Loon Lake; seeking speed reductions…
By Emily Stonehouse With the fall colours coming near their peak time, Loon Lake is a popular destination for motorists taking in the sights. But with vehicular accidents accumulating along the stretch of provincial highway,…
New EV charging stations step closer to reality…
By Adam Frisk Haliburton Village is a step closer to installing two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, providing drivers with more options to top up their batteries. EV drivers in the county may soon…
Truth
By Emily Stonehouse As we wade the waters of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - a day for reflection, for pausing, for honouring - it’s difficult to look past the muddy riverbeds of the…
Record turnout for farmers’ market in Haliburton
By Adam Frisk With just a few weeks left for the Haliburton County Farmers’ Market, the summer season has already proven to be a success for vendors. On any given Tuesday throughout the summer months,…
Police investigating increase in property crime in Haliburton…
By Adam Frisk Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they are investigating an uptick in property crime including break-ins at several businesses in downtown Haliburton over the weekend. Police are seeking to identify…
Recipe
By Emily Stonehouse During her presentation for the Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project, civic facilitator Jessica Slade made reference to a recipe for success: citizens with ideas, councils with authority, staff with expertise, and volunteers…
Drought taking the fun out of peak fungi…
By Adam Frisk The summer-long drought has taken its toll on trees, crops, some local businesses and now it seems to have taken the fun out of peak fungi season. For many outdoor enthusiasts, foraging…
Colleges declare strike
By Emily Stonehouse It’s official. As of 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 11, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has declared a strike amongst college support staff, in an effort to ensure job security, says…
Hope
By Emily Stonehouse 45 years ago, Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope. A true Canadian icon, Fox rallied communities in the name of hope, and put one foot in front of the other as…
Long live locals
By Emily Stonehouse We are a town that greatly depends on summer traffic. I get it. And I haven’t seen any specific numbers, but as a local, it seems like the community was bumping this…
G.J. Burtch Construction nominated for OHBA Builder of…
By Thomas Smith Local construction firm G. J. Burtch Construction has been nominated for the Ontario Homebuilders’ Association’s (OHBA) Builder of the Year Award. Andrew Burtch, son of Gary Burtch, started working for the family…
PM Carney visits the county
By Emily Stonehouse The annual Haliburton Forest Trail Race is sure to bring people from all over the country. Including Parliament Hill. Prime Minister Mark Carney joined his wife, Diana Fox Carney in a 26…