Brian Plouffe is retiring, but is staying in the communityBy Darren Lum There is a saying that you don’t really know a person unless you’ve walked a mile in another man’s shoes.When people think of…
Last Monarch returns home for induction honour
By Darren LumBob Beeney can’t imagine the life he has led without the Highlands.The 90-year-old is the lone survivor of the Minden Monarchs hockey team from the late-1950s. He is proud about his life here,…
Welcome summer and new businesses
By Angelica BlenichWithout a doubt everyone is happy when the sun is shining.With winter being a distant memory and the arrival of summer just a week away, you can see an extra bounce in people’s…
PSA: Bell Customers Experiencing Issues Calling HHHS
Bell customers are experiencing issues calling Haliburton Highlands Health Services, with Bell cell phonesand land lines unable to connect. These callers are encountering either a busy signal or a ‘customer notavailable’ message.Incoming ambulance calls are…
HHHS updating visitor policy
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Haliburton County is low and with some restrictions being lifted by the Province of Ontario, Haliburton Highlands Health Services has updated its visitor policy, effective today (June 10).…
Six times the charm for longtime politician, Laurie…
Opposition surprised by the election results By Vivian Collings The 2022 Ontario general election on Thursday, June 2 saw the lowest voter turnout in provincail history with only 43 per cent of eligible voters appearing…
Emergency departments to stay open throughout summer
The following are brief reports from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board meeting held virtually on May 26. By Sue Tiffin The Minden and Haliburton hospital emergency departments will remain open this summer despite the…
Permitting accessory structures for docks given time for…
By Darren LumDysart et al council is looking to clarify the permitted use of accessory structures in the township since an application for rezoning highlighted the large scale issue at a regular council meeting on…
Ontarians offered savings on travel within the province
By Vivian CollingsOntarians travelling in the province are eligible for a provincial government incentive known as the Staycation Tax Credit until the end of the year. It should prove to be beneficial to Haliburton County’s…
Record for apathy set
By Darren Lum So, Ontario, where were you this election? There was a little less than 44 per cent of eligible voters who cast a ballot, which is a provincial record by 15 per cent.Doug…
Happily choosing
By Lynda Shadbolt Metta is a word in the Pali language that has been translated as boundless friendliness, general benevolence or goodwill, and loving kindness to everyone. There are many phrases that can be used…
Decrease in COVID-19 prior to possible fall increase
Health unit moves to weekly reporting of COVID-19 statsThe following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on…
Watch Haliburton Dance Academy’s recital for the last…
Owner feels weight of the decision in closing the academy, but knows it is the right decision By Darren Lum It’s difficult saying goodbye to the one you love.The Haliburton Dance Academy owner Chyna Schell…
Making connections to a career
By Darren LumTrade work will fund young woman’s equine passionThe following is in a series of co-op placement stories, featuring Haliburton Highlands Secondary School students and area employers in Haliburton County. Open to Grade 11…
Highland Yard continues virtual edition
By Darren LumPlaces for People (P4P) is the real winner of the Highland Yard run.Its long-time organizer Jack Russel said the annual event is important to the not-for-profit organization, which helps to create affordable housing…
Accepting students’ applications for WFG Bursary
The Wilberforce FUNraisers were more than pleased with the results of their Wilberforce Community Sale on the May long-weekend. Kicking off summer events in the village, the new sale took place at the Wilberforce Curling…
Au revoir France, bon jour Haliburton
By Vivian CollingsEven after five months of visiting grand Medieval castles, like the Château des ducs de Bretagne, and touring French vineyards in the Loire Valley, Emily Parish will always feel most at home in…
Overall Complete Detailing is ready to come to…
Have all your detailing needs serviced by Overall Complete Detailing.The mobile detailing company’s owner Christine Adrianne said her service is unique for the complete list of services it offers.“We not only come to you with…
‘Astounding response’ to short-term rental survey
By Sue TiffinThe first of two surveys gathering feedback on short-term rentals in Haliburton County was “well received,” consultants told councillors last week at a May 25 council meeting, with more than 1,500 responses collected…
County gives Point in Time transportation pilot project…
By Sue TiffinThe County of Haliburton will fund $20,000 of a rural transportation pilot project operated by Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents.Marg Cox, Point in Time executive director, approached county council…
It takes a community to care for our…
CHA’s Water Stewards meeting credits volunteers with success By Darren LumThe Highlands is a shining example of how collaboration and volunteer commitment can effectively bring about positive change when it comes to being stewards of…