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Bringing joy at Christmas, one satchel at a…

By Emily Stonehouse It’s the time of year for magic and kindness, and that’s something that’s clear during St. George's Anglican Church’s annual St. Nick's Satchel Campaign.  For the past eight years, the “Creative Devotions”,…

Kilcoo sexual assault resolved in settlement

By Emily Stonehouse A settlement has been found between former Kilcoo Camp director David Latimer and J. Doe #1 and J. Doe #2, who, in late July of 2023, brought forward sexual assault allegations against…

Local teacher recognized at provincial level

By Emily Stonehouse Krista Patterson has grown up in the Haliburton Highlands, attending the local schools, and getting to know the local families.  And now, she is giving back to those same schools that raised…

Violence against rural women is greater than those…

By JAMES MATTHEWS The increase in incidents of violence against women in Ontario disturbs groups that provide services to women in Haliburton County. And county council heard when it met Dec. 11 that it’s a…

County council chooses Burton as new warden

By James Matthews No matter how the vote shakes out, Haliburton County will have a new warden by the time this is read. Results of the Dec. 10 election were not available as of press…

Snowmaker settles in at Winterdance

By Emily Stonehouse “We’re ready.” Two words from Tanya McCready, the owner of Winterdance Dogsled Tours in Haliburton.  An optimistic sentiment from a tourism provider who was quite literally stuck in the slush last year. …

Gifts from the Heart is here to help

By Emily Stonehouse In the hustle and bustle of a small town, we may not often stop to see that our neighbours are hurting.  That’s something that Gena Robertson, the executive director of SIRCH community…

Nordic ski season off to a smooth start

By Emily Stonehouse With the first big snowfall of the season well established around the county, the Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trail and Ski Club Association (HHNTA) has officially opened their trails. And while it may…

Engineering

By Emily Stonehouse My husband is an engineer. I remember asking him once what his dream job would be.  “I’m doing it,” he replied, with confidence. He works hard and enjoys the challenges and wins…

Trojan Horse rolls through Haliburton

By Emily Stonehouse “A poison gift.” That’s the phrase used by Michael Hurley, the president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU), in reference to the infamous Trojan Horse. “It’s an excellent metaphor for…

Settlement found between Grass Lake parties at odds

By Emily Stonehouse It’s been a long time coming, but the ongoing dispute between Harburn Holdings and Friends of Grass Lake around the contentious property development has been resolved.  “We negotiated in good faith,” said…

Seeing the world from Haliburton; Linda Coneybeare hangs…

By Emily Stonehouse Through the years, the colours, sights, and sounds of downtown Haliburton have shifted and changed.  Kosy Korner changed locations, Sharpley’s became Algonquin Outfitters, a variety of restaurants and boutiques have shifted gears…

Seniors dental care continues despite provider change

By James Matthews The Haliburton County agency that delivers seniors’ dental care with the local public health unit will end its service agreement in January. Dr. Natalie Bocking, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health…

Canada Post strike continues 

By Emily Stonehouse There’s a cold sleet falling from the skies at the end of November, the eve of the annual Santa Claus Parade through Haliburton.  What’s normally a time where the local post offices…

Haliburton Foodland dives into alcohol sales 

By Emily Stonehouse Brad Park, the owner of Haliburton’s bustling Foodland, believes that liquor sales at the store will benefit business.  “It’ll boost sales for sure,” he said. “There’s no downside to that.”  Park was…