By Steve Galea I am 60 years old, and I baked my first cake on Saturday. Don’t be sad. I had a good run. Some people would argue that I did not actually bake a…
Thieves make off with catalytic converters
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Police are investigating the theft of as many as 11 catalytic converters from cars parked on a local dealership lot. OPP from the Haliburton Highlands detachment responded to a…
HHSS students bring cheer to their peers
By Vivian Collings During the holidays, many donate wonderful gifts to food banks for families to give to younger children. Haliburton Highlands Secondary School Interact club students want to provide teens, their peers, with the…
Local Cadets Corps give youth ‘a level playing…
By Amanda Dumcombe Lee Haliburton resident Colt Taylor says joining the longstanding 1129 Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Army Cadet Corps in Haliburton at the age of 12 made him the adult he is today. …
Youth Nights give kids a chance to ‘just…
By Amanda Duncombe-Lee The school gym at Archie Stouffer Elementary School in Minden is a flurry of activities and laughter every Monday night. On average, about 60-70 youth from Grades 5 to 8 attend a…
Regulations for short-term rentals still in county’s sights
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Designing rules to govern short-term property rentals in Haliburton County has proven to be an arduous task. The newly-elected county council received an update when it met Nov. 23…
Dysart council hears proposal to get rid of…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Giant Hogweed is an invasive plant harmful to people, and there are five patches of it in Dysart et al. Dr. Adam Gorgolewski, the research coordinator at Haliburton Forest…
Highlands East OKs roof work at pair of…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Town council will cover costs above budgeted amounts for repairs at two Highlands East municipal garages on Highway 118. Abby Armstrong, the town’s public works manager, urged council when…
Giving the gift of opportunity
By Vivian Collings We are really good at giving the gift of experiences here in the Highlands; especially to our kids and youth. That makes my heart full. It makes me really proud to live…
Closets
By Sharon Lynch He knew they were in there. The bad things, the monsters. Even after his mother checked his bedroom closet and declared it empty of anything but clothes, Jeffrey remained skeptical. Eventually, he…
Memories of Curry Bishop from Haliburton Rotary
Curry Bishop didn’t just live in Haliburton - he spent a lifetime serving Haliburton as an exemplary Rotarian for just over 59 years. Curry’s been the “Dean of the House” so to speak for Haliburton’s…
It’s Ladies’ Shopping Night in Haliburton
By Jerelyn Craden Back by popular demand, the Haliburton BIA Ladies’ Shopping Night is about to give Santa some competition. On Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. ladies are invited to step out…
Jolly joggers run their way through Haliburton
By David Zilstra The Jolly Jog held this past Sunday in Haliburton was once again a festive and fun event that had close to 35 adults, children and dogs enjoying a beautiful late fall morning…
Abbey Gardens Holiday Night Market: Bigger and better
By Jerelyn Craden It’s a market. It’s a Food Hub. It’s a café. An organic garden. A magical forest. A home to chickens and ponies. It’s hiking trails. Educational displays. Local businesses. It’s a caring,…
Bishop remembered for his lifelong dedication to the…
By Vivian CollingsCurry Bishop will be remembered by countless throughout the Haliburton Highlands for his devotion to bettering the community through his extensive volunteerism, his tireless work ethic, inspiring those around him to “lead by…
Highlander of the Year awarded to advocate for…
By Emily Stonehouse Robin Carmount has officially been named the Highlander of the Year at the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala, held this past Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Bonnie View Inn. “It…
Hospital foundation welcomes new executive director
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterLisa Tompkins feels confident the helm of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation is in good hands under the stewardship of Melanie Klodt Wong.Tompkins spent 20 years with the foundation,…
The elephant in the County
By Vivian Collings I’ve started this editorial a few times, each with a different subject, a different headline.My first topics weren’t bad ideas, I’m just having a hard time ignoring the elephant in the room.I’m…
7
By Lynda Shadbolt May your love be pure like an eagleWisdom be under every stone you turnLet truth be your key to freedom and bind youTo the path that holds the light. 7, a song…
Finder of lost gloves
By Steve Galea The other day, Jenn and I stopped at the grocery store parking lot and stepped out of the car, when I suddenly realized one of my gloves was missing from my left…
Heat Bank raises awareness for energy poverty
By Emily StonehouseThe holidays may seem like a festive time of year for some, but for others, the onset of winter can be a cause for panic. “So many people are just feeling the crunch…