By Emily Stonehouse There are few things that stress out a journalist. We’re no stranger to deadlines and breaking news. We thrive under pressure, and are masters at putting on a happy face, even after…
Colours
By Emily Stonehouse Nearly every Canadian would recognize Steve Paikin. His face has graced the screens of CBC and TVO for decades, and he was the moderator of the English debate during the last federal…
Mud
By Emily Stonehouse As we watch the smoke drift into our backyards with wildfires ravaging the country, they passed Bill 5. A contentious topic, which will make immediate changes to the Endangered Species Act, the…
HHHS Foundation welcomes summer students
By Emily Stonehouse It’s an exciting time for the Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) Foundation, as they welcome two new students to join their roster of dedicated staff for the summer months. “This is our…
Testing the Waters slated to begin in Haliburton…
By James Matthews Collecting lake health data now can contribute to future safe water quality. The U-Links Centre for Community-based Research has been keeping an eye for a few years on the water quality in…
Changes
By Emily Stonehouse The other day, I was invited to sit in on a presentation to the Rotary Club by historian Steve Hill on the past stories of newspapers across the county. And while this…
HCSA recaps 2025 winter season
By Thomas Smith The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association’s (HCSA) 53rd annual Area General Meeting was held on Saturday, May 24 at the Haliburton Legion. “The end of our season is just the start of our…
Wake up: the impact of boats on our…
By Emily Stonehouse “Boat wakes have changed, and our lakes have noticed,” said Paul MacInnes, chair of the Haliburton Property Owners Association (CHA). “We have to discuss the risk that these monster trucks of the…
Pirate’s treasure washes ashore in Wilberforce
By Thomas Smith Avast ye, land lubbers and scallywags! Hark the legend of the Pusey Pirates. The Pusey Lake Pirates plundered the land that is now called Dark Lake. Their disappearance remains a mystery, with…
Skyline Park looks ahead
By Emily Stonehouse It’s a place nearly everyone in the community has visited, seen, or at the very least, heard of. But Skyline Park has needed a little extra love since the 1950s. The property…
Cottagers push for continued lake testing program
By James Matthews Environmental groups and cottagers associations are hoping Queen’s Park will continue to be partners in the maintenance of freshwater lake health. The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Association (FOCA) and its partners are…
Butterflies
By Emily Stonehouse Minden Pride has officially rebranded as Pride in the Highlands. While the organization has long offered programs well beyond the geographical boundaries of Minden, they recognized the need to use a name…
Delancey’s Arcade; a space for youth to play
By Thomas Smith Josh Karam’s inspiration for an arcade first struck him in the summer of 2021 after taking his wife Erika Mozes’ nephews to an arcade bar on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. “The kiddos,…
ACM Designs named Renovator of the Year
By Thomas Smith At any given time, ACM Designs has around 25 projects going on. These projects range from residential homes, to cottages, and to commercial spaces. From consultation, to full designs, and execution, ACM…
Rural communities hit hardest by proposed Bill 5
By Emily Stonehouse While Canada battles it out between Donald Trump and Mark Carney, the Premier of Ontario has been quietly plotting in the background. Conservative Premier Doug Ford has put forward Bill 5 -…
Good news week
By Emily Stonehouse I was curious about what would fill our papers during the cracks between news stories. There are no elections, council meetings have been fairly status quo, local schools are in the preliminary…
Zilstra hangs up his publishing hat
By Emily Stonehouse It’s all about the people. For David Zilstra, that’s what it’s always been. 36 years in the newspaper industry. Countless boards, organizations, and volunteer opportunities. Awards and plaques stacked up on his…
Haliburton Legion thanks its volunteers
By Thomas Smith On Thursday, May 1, the Haliburton Legion invited all of their volunteers for an appreciation lunch. Quickly on the day, the room became packed with around 100 volunteers and friendly faces, says…
Representation
By Emily Stonehouse When Jessica Slade approached me about writing some columns for our newspapers leading up to the federal election, I was elated. Slade brings over a decade of political experience to the table,…
To sleep or not to sleep? It shouldn’t…
By Emily Stonehouse Everyone sleeps, right? Wrong. Over half of Canadians have reported trouble with their sleeping; including getting to sleep, staying asleep, or being sleepy throughout the day. With the average adult spending over…
Student mock election takes a different tone
By Emily Stonehouse While Canadians took to the polls on April 28 to cast their ballot for Canada's next Prime Minister, the students at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School did the same. The mock-election encouraged students…