By Darren Lum When it comes to mask wearing, I may continue to do it, particularly for indoor settings with lots of people around me. It’s not to make a political statement nor is it…
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Katie’s Run ends, but efforts continue
Organizers are thankful for all the support the event received after 10 years By Darren Lum This year would have been the 10th installment of Katie’s Run for Epilepsy Research.However, the organizers have decided to…
Thank you Family Health Team, partners
The following is a monthly column for rotation of residents from Highlands East By Jan Simon Recently I have had two personal phone calls from Wilberforce residents praising the care they received from our Haliburton…
Huskies deliver overtime thriller win against the Rangers,…
By Alex Gallacher The Haliburton County Huskies were riding high after picking up a huge road win against the St. Michael’s Buzzers on March 4. They used that momentum to build what currently stands as…
COVID isn’t over, but hope springs eternal at…
By Darren LumCompetitive inter-school athletics is making a full return to Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS) now that the province announced it will lift many of its mandates to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.Effective March…
Opportunity for martial arts lessons through new business
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton residents may get a kick out of what Kelly Outram is doing.The young entrepreneur, who was raised in the Highlands, is trying to foster a martial arts culture in the county. He…
Women of Song showcase
It is not easy being a woman in the music industry. Continuous research has proven that the music industry still is male dominated. Women are still underrepresented in many roles and careers available in the…
Snowmobile trails are officially closed for season.
The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA) has closed its network of 370 kilometres of trail for the season. The club simply ran out of snow with the quick thaw and felt it could not provide…
Retired HHSS teacher Tom Regina named Green Party…
The Green Party of Ontario is proud to announce that Tom Regina has been nominated as its candidate for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock ahead of the 2022 provincial election.“Tom is a long-time resident and member of the…
Supporting Ukraine from Haliburton County
Residents worry and hope for loved ones in crisisBy Sue Tiffin A few years back, Maryssa Danilko visited Ukraine, the home country of her grandparents.Her memories of that visit are vivid, painting an image of…
Winter looking good for deer thus far
By Steve GaleaIf winter doesn’t stick around longer than it should, Haliburton’s deer herds will likely enter spring in good shape. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF) senior research scientist…
Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts thanks BIA
By Chris Drost The following are news briefs from the Municipality of Dysart et al regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, held virtually. Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts is commending the Haliburton BIA…
Red Hawks alumni curlers rock the OCAAs
Submitted by Cynthia MitchellJessica Byers, Liam Little, and Jacob Dobson, three alumni from Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, rocked the podium at the Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) Curling Championships, coming home with two golds and…
Why the bias?
Walking down an icy sidewalk of Highland Street before the sander has been out this week reminded me about the importance of what we choose to pay attention to and what we take for granted.It’s…
Donations needed for Ukraine
By Darren Lum We can help Ukraine.A cottager for more than a decade, Ola Carreira of Eagle Lake is asking the Highlands to donate bulletproof vests, so she can add to what will be sent…
Casting off curling COVID cobwebs
By Nick BernardFormer Red Hawks curling champ Connor Duhaime got the chance to cap off an otherwise rocky curling season with one final slice of normalcy at the 2022 Ontario Men’s Tankard. Duhaime’s team, led…
Freedom to read: Mein Kampf challenged at HCPL
By Sue Tiffin Three days after Chris Stephenson took on the role of CEO at Haliburton County Public Library last September, he arrived at work to encounter a rare request – for a book to…
Mask mandates lifting later this month
Ontario is lifting mask mandates for most indoor public settings as of March 21, with the remaining COVID-19 regulations to be lifted at the end of April. This news was part of an announcement made…
Dysart approves 2022 budget
By Chris DrostDysart et al council has approved a 3.8 per cent increase in the tax levy for 2022, meaning everyone will have to dig a little deeper. Residential properties will experience an $11.41 increase…
Benefits outweigh risks as restrictions lifted: MOH
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 on Feb. 23. By Sue Tiffin When asked if…
Health unit nearly balances budget prior to new…
By Stephen PetrickThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit will have an almost balanced budget as it moves into a new fiscal year.It’s a positive sign for an institution which bore a heavy responsibility…