By Lynda Shadbolt We all love times when we feel looked after. That we matter and belong. When we are welcomed with open arms. I often contemplate how I can go into my day with…
The ones who made it home
By Vivian Collings Remembrance Day is a time for us to honour those who served in the armed forces and lost their lives in the line of duty. Physically, we wear a poppy and attend…
Big changes for Highlands Christmas Shindig
By Vivian Collings The Highlands Christmas Shindig is putting a little twist on the popular holiday fundraiser for Fuel for Warmth this year. Adverse Conditions Highlands Soul Band, a new local music group, will be…
Local health boards look to merge for better…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) boards of health are going to look into how their communities will…
Raising hope; HIFF’s goal to inspire the community
By Emily Stonehouse Haliburton County is known for many things. The landscapes, the lakes, the…film festivals? The Haliburton International Film Festival (HIFF), ran this past weekend, from Nov. 3 to 5 at the Northern Lights…
HCFA seek large animal vet
By Britney Pagliuca On Nov. 1, members of the Haliburton County Farmers Association (HCFA) met to discuss future plans, current projects and ongoing issues for farmers across the county. The first topic of discussion was…
Education assessments show increases among local students
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trillium Lakelands students showed an increase in all areas of education assessments. Wes Hahn discussed during the school board’s regular meeting Oct. 24 the results from Education Quality…
Tourism group plans survey of industry stakeholders
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization put the cap on another successful season. The OHTO, which began in 2010, is one of 13 regional tourism organizations created by the…
Public health unit takes steps against opioid crisis
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Public Health District is about in the middle of all other districts when it comes to the number of opioid overdose related hospital…
Zilstra acknowledged as Highlander of the Year
By Emily Stonehouse Context means a lot. The place, the time, the setting that you know someone - those are all factors that contribute to the knowledge and understanding around that person. When David Zilstra…
COVID-19 vaccines are a tough find in Haliburton…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Some pharmacies are still waiting for the latest COVID-19 vaccine in Haliburton County. That’s despite the provincial government’s advisory to get the needle as soon as possible and…
‘Busy, eh?’: Remembering Gerald
By Emily Stonehouse There are a few key staples in Haliburton County; the steely grey plane that’s nose nods to Head Lake, the locomotive that casts a beam of light onto the high school, and…
Take the Leap at the Wellness Hub
By Vivian Collings A new Haliburton County resident is eager to dive into the wellness of the community with a new workshop series. Kim Huard, certified professional Neuro-Linguistic Programming coach, has brought Take the Leap…
A farewell to Haliburton County
By Chris Stephenson At the recent September library Board meeting, I announced my resignation from Haliburton County Public Library (HCPL.) This was a tough day for me, and I had spent the weekend before calling…
Thoughts on Thanksgiving
By Steve Galea I think most people know that Thanksgiving isn’t for everyone. It is very unlikely that turkeys, for instance, are big fans of the holiday. In truth, I have never put a lot of…
Colour the world
By Sharon Lynch The world had turned grey. Monika and Jim were in the city for Jim’s medical appointment and Monika, good friend and neighbour that she was, had offered to drive him to the…
Every Child Matters
By Vivian Collings National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was on Saturday. It’s also known as Orange Shirt Day, a time to wear the vibrant colour to honour Indigenous children who never came home safe…
Haliburton property owners ask for complete ban of…
By Vivian Collings Some Dysart residents are pushing for a total ban of deer feeding year-round as well as an extension of the applicable bylaw area. Stop Deer Feeding Property Owners Coalition, Haliburton-By-The-Lake Property Owners…
County gets in line early for new ambulance
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton County’s paramedics are getting a new ride. County council agreed during its Sept. 27 regular meeting to give pre-budget approval for a new ambulance. It will cost…
New COVID-19 variants aren’t as severe as previous…
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local public health officials are preparing for another “atypical” respiratory season. Dr. Natalie Bocking, the medical officer of health and the CEO at the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge…
Dysart asks that personal docks be removed
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Personal docks stored on the Haliburton Lake beach have drawn the ire of some residents. Andrea Mueller, manager of programs and events, said during Dysart township council’s meeting…