Love. A four letter word. Simple in construction, but complicated to process when it’s gone.It’s been central to art. It’s launched a thousand ships. It’s been at the heart of Wordle – a very popular…
Economic report sees positivemomentum amid growing disparity
By Nick BernardThe Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce, along with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the sixth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER) on Feb. 6, offering a view of the economic forecast for…
Schmale believes next leader needs vision
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton’s Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) hopes his party can find a new leader that can bring the country together amid much frustration and division, after his colleagues moved quickly to remove leader…
Agricultural Fair is back for 2022
It’s on! In Real Life! The board of the Wilberforce Agricultural Society met at the end of January, and decided to bring back the Wilberforce Agricultural Fair. So mark your calendars for Friday Aug. 5…
U-Links projects to focus on lack of rural…
By Stephen PetrickIf you or a loved one have struggled with an eating disorder while living in a rural community, U-Links would like to hear from you.The research organization connected to Trent University is looking…
Huskies shutout in first home game since shutdown
By Alex GallacherFollowing a red hot performance by Wellington Dukes goalie Ethan Morrow, the Huskies were left seeing red after suffering a 3-0 shutout loss Saturday, on Feb. 5 at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena.…
Duhaime takes on curling giants at Tankard
By Nick BernardFollowing a shot at the Olympics and months away from the ice, Haliburton Highlands Secondary School alumnus, and competitive curler Connor Duhaime is looking forward to returning to the sheet for a bid…
Arts Council not backing down to COVID-19
By Chris Drost The Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands is looking forward to the future after facing two very difficult years with the pandemic, which has changed everything.“In 2020 we questioned, what do we do…
Snowmobile fatality named
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified the driver in a fatal snowmobile collision that occurred on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club trail E109 on Feb. 2 in…
Incidence rate has begun to plateau: MOH
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held virtually Jan. 26 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. While Bocking usually starts…
Dysart discusses timeline on site-alteration bylaw
By Darren LumIt didn’t take long for the Municipality of Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts to address the controversy related to the public’s demand for the municipality to protect wetlands such as the one…
The kids are back in class – now…
By Nick Bernard Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)director Wes Hahn observed a mood of fatigue tinged with hope during his Director’s Update at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 25.“As we enter the third…
Finding salvation at the mic
By Darren LumCanoe FM’s Patrick Monaghan celebrated his 300th show Life. It’s not something Patrick Monaghan takes for granted.The radio announcer of the popular, award-winning Buckslide Blues Cruise show just celebrated his 300th show last…
Submissions open for Rails End Art and Craft…
By Nick BernardThe Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre curator Laurie Jones said a creative vibe happens when a bunch of makers get together in a park for a few days. That theory gets put…
High rates of poverty, unemployment pose challenges for…
County’s community safety and well-being plan potential resolution for challengesBy Stephen Petrick New data showing high poverty and unemployment rates, amid a population growth and a housing crunch, shed light on the steep challenges Haliburton…
Health unit hopes to resume halted services soon,…
By Stephen PetrickThe local health unit hopes to resume some of its services in the coming months, if the Omicron variant wanes.The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit’s school-based immunization program has been on and…
Vaping violations on the rise
By Stephen PetrickThe number of nicotine selling violations issued by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) rose steadily in 2021; a sign that the health unit will have to continue to focus…
HHHS continues recruitment efforts for emergency department staff
By Sue TiffinThe following are brief reports from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board meeting held virtually on Jan. 27. HHHS CEO and president Carolyn Plummer said that while the area’s two emergency departments have…
Paying attention to food waste
By Chris DrostHow much food waste is your household generating? Have you ever thought why? Did you purchase too much food and it has gone bad? Did you end up not using those leftovers after…
Opportunity for businesses to enhance digital marketing with…
By Darren LumAn upcoming workshop is looking to help businesses stand out in the 21st Century with a series of “how to” digital marketing workshops.Organized by the County of Haliburton Economic Development and Tourism department,…
Haliburton is a “four-season” tourism market
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County is more than just a summer cottage community. It’s a four-season destination now and the timing has never been better to market it as such.That’s the message that new county tourism…