By Grace ObornePreserving the health of our Earth is something that we should all work towards.During a virtual, annual general meeting on June 15, Blake Parkinson was presented with the Lake Kashagawigamog Organization Conservation Award…
Author invites readers to experience Cedar Grove Resort
By Grace OborneFor many authors, inspiration to write a novel, let alone many novels in a series, doesn’t always come easy. However, local resident, Deloris Packard, has taken her years of experience in the resort…
HHHS asks patients to ‘StopCheckGo’
By Sue Tiffin Those seeking medical attention are being asked to ensure their need is serious before visiting a local emergency department.On Thursday afternoon prior to the busy holiday weekend, Haliburton Highlands Health Services launched…
County updated on cell gap project progress
By Sue TiffinConstruction has started on six of approximately 265 new tower sites, with 20 new tower builds expected to occur this year across the eastern region of the province as part of the Eastern…
Road sweeping staff recommendations coming in August
By Darren LumHarmony Road resident Mark Dennys of Haliburton presented a letter and petition with neighbours’ signatures asking to increase and move up the timeline of sweeping to clear the sand left after the winter.…
Radiothon an opportunity to support community radio
By Darren Lum Giving back to our local community radio station is just a phone call away.For the 14th year Canoe FM is hosting its Annual Radiothon fundraiser held from July 8 to 10, which…
Many swapped red for orange on July 1
By Vivian Collings While seas of people wearing red and white could be seen at numerous Canada Day celebrations across the county, many chose to stay home and wear orange to honour the people who…
Attentiveness
By Lynda Shadbolt I’ve been writing these articles since the beginning of 2010 and have written more than 300 pieces to date. Former editor, Jenn Watt originally asked me to write about the benefits of…
It’s a matter of perspective
Flags waved across Haliburton County saying hello to another Canada Day.For many it was a long-awaited weekend with family, friends and the optimism for summer, which brings promise of swimming and picnics at the beach…
Aging together as community
To the Editor, We would like to thank the 90 people who came out to support our three Aging Together As Community events in Wilberforce, Minden and Haliburton on June 22, 23 and 24. Each…
Savour sweetness of Italy on Highland Street
By Vivian CollingsTipples North is opening its doors to offer the Highlands gelato and cocktails.It’s an atypical offering in one location, especially in Haliburton County, until Tipples North started.The new business is located at 201…
Point in Time gives 1,268 local children a…
By Vivian Collings The Point in Time annual general meeting on June 21 was a night full of thanks for the staff, board members, and community members that have allowed the organization to help local…
Charity in third place in the OWRA championships
By Vivian CollingsTyler Charity took third place in the finals at the Ontario Watercross Racing Association race at the Pinestone Resort and Golf Club on Sunday, June 26. Held over two days, the race featured…
Strong year for HHHS community programs
By Sue Tiffin Community programs provided by Haliburton Highlands Health Services in the area were popular in the past year, with some experiencing increasing volumes and complexity, to positive responses from those using the services.“This…
Playground structure closure frustrates parents
Earliest Dysart will be able to replace playground equipment is in 2023By Darren Lum Head Lake Park is going to go without its playground structure located nearest to York Street the rest of this year…
Health unit board supports vulnerable person alert
By Sue TiffinA few days after a community-wide search for a Lindsay boy ended in tragedy, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit board unanimously agreed to ask public health agencies throughout the province…
HHSS students broaden understanding of Indigenous culture
Indigenous awareness week held at the high school By Grace OborneIt all started with one little bead for students at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School. Eventually they were making felt pins for Water First donations.Earlier this…
At-risk pollinators found at Head Lake Park
By Vivian Collings A rare bumble bee breeding program reveals at-risk species at Head Lake Park in Haliburton.Wildlife Preservation Canada recently conducted a field study at Head Lake Park in Haliburton on bumble bees around…
Meeting, film screening, fosters thinking about a new…
By Stephen PetrickIt’s not over yet – the battle to improve long-term care in Ontario, that is.About 20 community members came out to the Lloyd Watson Memorial Community Centre in Wilberforce on Wednesday, June 22…
Optimism for a new day
By Darren Lum Before the COVID-19 pandemic every school year ended the same. Full of hope and belief in a new future with the summer break and opportunity for a new start.Students crossed the stage…
Wilberforce graduates look forward to bright futures
By Vivian Collings Teachers, family members, friends, and fellow students filled the Lloyd Watson Memorial Community Centre with beaming smiles and pride as eight Wilberforce Elementary School (WES) students collected their Grade 8 diplomas on…