By James MatthewsThe 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), said Peter Emon, the…
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 MatthewsA 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 pieces have been ordered.…
Act now to ensure healthy lakes, says coalition…
By James MatthewsA 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, spoke to Highlands…
HE tables budget with 2.02% increase to taxpayers
By James MatthewsHighlands 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 municipal capital and…
HE hears the wait will continue for property…
By James MatthewsProperty 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, explained the corporation’s…
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 MatthewsThe 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 of the Haliburton,…
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…
Something fishy
By Sharon Lynch Mark wondered why he cared so much. Standing beside the aquarium in his den, he watched the fish struggling. He had been doing the same thing every evening for almost a week.…
Cover boy
By Steve Galea If you notice me walking down the street this week wearing a ball cap, dark sunglasses and looking presentable and clean-shaven, it’s because I am trying to be unrecognizable for a while…
Aging Together as Community receives funding
By Emily StonehouseIt’s no secret that Haliburton County has a rapidly growing demographic of seniors. Jack Brezina wrote in his column Jack’s POV two weeks ago that it has the highest percentage of those over…
Nicholls and team win bronze at Canada Winter…
By Vivian CollingsLocal curler Owen Nicholls and team Stratton of London swept their way to victory while representing Ontario at the Canada Winter Games in Summerside, PEI at the beginning of March.Along with a bronze…
Registration opens for Canada 55+ Games
By Vivian CollingsThe Ontario Senior Games Association is warming up for the 55+ Games this year, and registration is now open to anyone 55 and over hoping to join in the fun.Haliburton/Muskoka’s District 11 is…
Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary add colour to international…
By Vivian CollingsIt’s time for the third-annual fundraiser between Interact, Rotaract, and the Haliburton and Minden Rotary clubs to brighten the Highlands with a Canadian-themed colouring book, and they need your drawings to make it…
Three years in a COVID world
By Emily Stonehouse It’s officially been three years since the country was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Many surely remember March 15, 2020. A day that the country began to implement shutdowns in an…