By Vivian CollingsMany wore purple on Thursday, Oct. 27 to remind others that they are not alone.Every year, Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario devote the day, called Dress Purple Day, to “raise awareness about the…
Whose idea was Daylight Saving Time, anyway?
Maybelle's Fireside Stories Why, if ol’ Maybelle wasn’t scratching my head so hard this morning, my scalp looks like a cat got at it, don’tcha know. And it’s not because it felt itchy. It’s because…
Respiratory viruses converging, says region’s top doctor
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter)The healthcare system continues to be quite strained and we need to do everything we can to try to preserve it.That’s the message Dr. Nicole Bocking, the medical officer…
Election results in
By Vivian Collings The Municipality of Dysart et al and Municipality of Highlands East had tight races for mayor and Ward 1 in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections.It came down to 58 votes…
Environmentalist clarifies condo developer’s claims about DFO
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter) The founder of a local environmental group believes the proponent of a Grass Lake condo development misrepresented support from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans during a Dysart…
HCDC celebrates successful year at AGM
By Vivian Collings The Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) has reason to be happy after meeting the goals of assisting local organizations and creating jobs to successfully give our community a boost, even through tough…
Highlands choir groups welcoming new members
By Vivian CollingsThree local choir groups in the Highlands hope to bring the joy of singing to interested new members of all ages to join them in harmonious melody.The Highlands Harmony Choir, led by Laurel…
Recording studio comes to Highlands
By Darren LumCanoe FM’s latest initiative brings opportunities for music lovers in the HighlandsTalk to anyone from the Highlands who has produced an album recently and they will tell you about travelling to studios outside…
Sir Sam’s Ski Patrol prepares to carve into…
By Vivian CollingsGet ready to fasten your bindings and tighten your boots.A new snow season is upon us, and skiers and boarders at Sir Sam’s can shred the slopes with peace of mind knowing they…
DropZone! volunteer exemplifies civic duty
By Vivian CollingsWe can all learn about the importance of volunteering to help the community from six-year-old Holly Carpenter.Holly is rarely away from the DropZone! a family arcade and recreation space, at West Guilford Community…
100 mile attempt is step forward
17-year-old’s early exit opens chapter to running ambitionsBy Darren Lum Nick Phippen is one teenager with an undeniable desire to run down a dream.At 17, he was the youngest runner taking on the 100 mile…
Debut album touches on contemporary challenges wrapped in…
North of Seven's band steeped in the Highlands By Darren Lum Passion and heart is central to the 10-track debut album, … Just sit down by North of Seven.Comprising of three Haliburton Highlands Secondary School…
Beavers to be evicted from Dillman’s Trail waterway
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter)Highlands East municipal staff will remove a beaver dam that threatens flooding on the Dillman’s Trail.The dam removal is part of work discussed during the township council’s Oct. 11…
Dysart may have to absorb some Wigamog demolition…
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter)Municipality of Dysart et al taxpayers may end up footing some of the cost to tear down the dilapidated Wigamog Inn.The Aurora Group, owners of the Kashaganigamog Lake inn,…
Dysart mayor: Septic system inspections benefit property owners…
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative)There’s truth in numbers, especially when you’re talking about results of Dysart’s Sewage System Re-Inspection Program.Council received a report into work completed as part of the 2022 re-inspection program during…
Haliburton Pregnancy Care Fall Fundraiser kicks in $4,000
By Vivian Collings The Haliburton Pregnancy Care and Family Support Centre held their annual Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Lakeside Baptist Church in Haliburton and raised close to $4,000 to help support their…
You have power
By Darren Lum Maybe it’s an exaggeration to believe voting is pivotal to the next four years, but I wonder.Our participation in democracy depends upon the votes we cast. It requires our attention. I believe…
Canoe FM’s Radio Playhouse presents Shatter
By Vivian Collings The Halifax Explosion that claimed nearly 2,000 lives happened more than a century ago, but the tragedy can be linked to comparable prejudices and reactions to present day crises.In Canadian playwright Trina…
Razzamataz dazzles with first show in two years
By Vivian CollingsThe show will go on for Razzamataz with a whole new board of directors and five exciting shows for their new season, the first of which was nearly sold out.After a two-year hiatus,…
Red Hawks make strides in Quinte
Submitted by Karen GervaisOn Wednesday, Oct. 12 the Red Hawks cross-country team travelled to Brighton to run in the Quinte Invitational Meet at Dunnett Apple Orchards. At their first meet of the season, the Red…
Textile recycling program collects tonnes at landfills
By Vivian CollingsDysart’s textile recycling program is proving a success at diverting waste after two months of placing collection bins at all five Municipality of Dysart et al landfills.Dysart’s environmental manager John Watson said, “It’s…