In September, Canoe FM will celebrate 20 years of providing volunteer based not for profit community radio to Haliburton County. Community Radio is an essential piece of the Canadian landscape, and our many volunteers provide…
HHHS makes its case for CT machine
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton Highlands Health Services will lobby the Ministry of Health as the next step toward getting a CT scan machine for the region.A recent study by the health service…
HHHS continues work to bring IT system online…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Work is still underway to correct the cybersecurity issues that caused a Code Grey at Haliburton Highlands Health Services facilities in February.HHHS declared an information technology Code Grey in…
COVID-19 requires public health response for foreseeable future:…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the coronavirus’ evolution is a business case of sorts that illustrates the need for more provincial support of regional public health agencies.David…
Haliburton County adopts shoreline bylaw
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s all over but the wait.That’s where Haliburton County is at regarding its new Shoreline Preservation Bylaw that will come into effect April 1. That bylaw will replace the…
Rotary will not host annual carnival this summer
By Vivian CollingsFacing midway operator shortages across the province, the Rotary Club of Haliburton made the difficult decision to announce they will not be hosting their traditional carnival in Head Lake Park this August.The club…
Housing in the Highlands – unpacking the ‘elephant…
By Emily StonehouseWithout a doubt, housing has been one of the hottest topics for discussion in recent political navigation. Affordable housing, supportive housing, housing for seniors, housing for staff. It’s a never-ending cycle of questions…
Ontario wardens group launches affordable housing campaign
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter The lack of affordable housing is one of Haliburton County’s main concerns.And it’s a concern that’s shared by the other 13 members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC),…
Listening to understand
By Vivian Collings Places where people gather in Haliburton daily, for whatever the reason may be, are pure magic to me. Castle Antiques is one of those places.Sitting among items loved long ago with a friend,…
Short legs and all
By Steve Galea I try to shop locally, believe me I do. But there comes a point when I have no choice but to shop online. Buying pants immediately comes to mind. You see, when…
Haliburton Forest takes steps towards Aboriginal Relations
By Emily StonehouseThe best place to start is the beginning.And that’s what Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve is doing by committing to the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program in mid-January of 2023. “We recognize…
Stations of the Cross Tour prepares hearts for…
By Vivian CollingsNine churches across the County will be participating in the third-annual Stations of the Cross Tour, a Christian celebration of the life, death, and ressurection of Jesus at Easter.Each participating church will have…
Lovin’ my real stuffed animals, don’tcha know
By Jerelyn CradenWhy if ‘ol Maybelle doesn’t love stuffed animals. Yes, dear reader, I’m speaking of MY stuffed animals: Sarah, the terribly feminine teddy bear who sleeps on my pillow in a pink tutu, Tillie…
Skyline Dance Studio offers classes for all ages
By Vivian CollingsWalking into Skyline Dance on Monday, Mar. 20, all that could be heard from the hallway were joyful sounds of laughter and the tip-tapping of metal shoes to the beat of Shania Twain’s…
Dysart council wary of proposed Head Lake zipline
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A playground’s liability issues have raised the hackles of the Municipality of Dysart et al township council.A new playground for Head Lake Park has been designed and most major…
Act now to ensure healthy lakes, says coalition…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterA Haliburton property owners collective realized early on that a proactive approach is best to prevent lake health issues.Paul MacInnes, the chairperson of the Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Associations,…
HE tables budget with 2.02% increase to taxpayers
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterHighlands East managed to shave a smidgen off the tax increase for 2023.Town council voted during its regular meeting on Mar. 14 to accept the latest draft of the 2023…
HE hears the wait will continue for property…
By James MatthewLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterProperty assessments don’t determine the amount of taxes to be paid by the owner to the municipality of Highlands East.Sarah Groves, an account manager at the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation,…
Three years in: COVID’s impact on health care
By Vivian CollingsAlmost exactly three years ago, Ontario declared a state of emergency, closing schools, businesses, and advising against non-essential travel; even to the grocery store.Ontarians were limited to only having close interaction with those…
Top doctor tells local health officials to be…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterThe region’s top doctor believes health boards need to remain vigilant, even as the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down.Dr. Natalie Bocking, the medical officer of health and CEO…
Heroes wear pyjamas
The “nightmares” that I remember are often very vivid because they are real-life scenarios; missing a deadline for work, making a big mistake, embarrassing myself in public, etc.While I’m asleep and dreaming, it usually feels…