Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on scene investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 35 north of Lindsay. At approximately 10:30 a.m. this…
Thousands without power after storm
By Sue TiffinIt might be later than Monday that some Hydro One customers have power restored.According to Hydro One, damage is severe and power outages extensive after a massive wind stormswept through the province beginning…
COVID19 outbreak declared at J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary…
By Nick BernardLast week, as part of their daily COVID-19 advisory table, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board reported that two cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed at J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary School in Haliburton.Over…
HHHS deficit adds to ‘very challenging year’
The following are brief reports from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board meeting held virtually on Dec. 2. By Sue Tiffin When giving a financial overview, David O’Brien, vice-chair of the board and chair of…
Haliburton Land Trust seeking nominations for Enviro-Hero Awards
By Stephen PetrickThere are surely environmental heroes walking among us in the community – and the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust wants to hear about them.The non-profit, environmental charity is calling for nominations for its annual…
Herlihey Park project expected to begin in 2022
By Chris Drost At the Nov. 23 meeting of the Highlands East council, CAO/treasurer Shannon Hunter shared the good news that the period of studies and consultations have been concluded for the development of Herlihey…
Huskies claw back from two goal deficit to…
By Alex GallacherThe Haliburton County Huskies fought back from being two goals down to beat the Cobourg Cougars 3-2, Friday night at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena.The Cougars opened up the scoring as George Krotiris scored…
Annual Nutcracker ballet returns with virtual performance
By Darren LumAfter two years away due to the pandemic, the annual staging of the Nutcracker ballet is returning with a virtual show, featuring several key dances set to the music that was written by…
Gifts from the Heart fundraiser helps SIRCH’s food…
By Nick BernardThis is the 10th year of SIRCH’s Gifts from the Heart, the annual fundraiser that helps fund SIRCH’s efforts to address gaps in social and health services in Haliburton County. Since March of…
Contribute to a brighter Christmas
After more than a quarter of a century of Christmas Challenges by the Haliburton County Home Builders Association, the need to help others continues with the pandemic.In its 26 years, the Annual Christmas Challenge seeks…
Two confirmed COVID-19 cases at Stuart Baker Elementary…
By Darren Lum When Highlands resident Brandon Nimigon learned his daughter had close contact with a peer in her class who tested positive for COVID-19 he was left worried about her health.The married father of…
Vaccine clinics for children open this week
The 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 Nov. 24. By Sue Tiffin On the first day…
Vaccination policy for county workers raises tension
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County councillors are at odds over how to bring forth a Covid-19 vaccination policy that will impact workers.A report to council from chief administrative officer Mike Rutter led to deadlock and clear…
Co-op the antidote for career hesitancy
The following is part of an ongoing series about HHSS co-op placements in the Highlands. By Darren LumGetting experience as a pharmacist assistant through the co-op placement at Shoppers Drug Mart in Haliburton has given…
Double-overtime between Huskies and Cougars decides nothing
By Alex GallacherAfter the double-overtime period solved nothing, the Haliburton County Huskies and Cobourg Cougars had to settle for a 3-3 tie Friday night in Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) action at the S.G. Nesbitt…
Communities in Action Committee: Safer Maple Avenue benefits…
By Darren LumRepresentatives of the Communities in Action (CIA) committee are looking to the Municipality of Dysart et al to follow through with safety recommendations they made during a walking audit of Maple Avenue back…
HE departments share 2022 capital plans with council
By Chris DrostOn the morning of Nov. 23, Highlands East council was presented with capital plans for 2022. Shannon Hunter, CAO/treasurer, also advised that the five-year capital forecast has been updated to 2026, but currently,…
New economic development director hopes to see growth…
By Stephen PetrickScott Ovell has had a long and interesting career working in economic development. Now, he joins Haliburton County at an interesting time. Ovell, Haliburton County’s new director of economic development and tourism, has…
Vaccines approved for youth 5 to 11
By Sue TiffinHealth Canada has approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11.In a much anticipated announcement last Friday, Pfizer’s Comirnaty became the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in Canada for a younger age…
Health unit reports decline in number of people…
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held Nov. 17 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. By Sue Tiffin As of last week, the…
Highlands Summer Festival makes triumphant return
By Nick BernardIn 2020, the Highlands Summer Festival went dark alongside theatres across the world. Now, with pandemic restrictions lifting, the festival has announced that it will be returning for the 2022 season at the…