To the Editor, We did it! The Lions Classic raised $2,500 to donate to the Haliburton County Public Library for the purchase of early education program materials. But, no, that’s not right. It’s not “we…
Haliburton Home and Cottage Show is back
By Jerelyn CradenThe highly anticipated Haliburton Home and Cottage Show (HHCS) is back at the Haliburton Curling Club’s A.J. LaRue arena for a three-day run -- Friday to Sunday, June 3 to 5 – after…
County approves Climate Change Adaptation Plan
By Stephen Petrick A thorough document which details how Haliburton County should re-imagine infrastructure, recreational and health initiatives to cope with changing climate will now guide municipal planning.It’s a needed plan, given that the county…
Artist Rose Pearson at new Corner Gallery in…
By Jerelyn CradenArtist Rose Pearson’s latest exhibit, The Art and Craft of Garden Making, brings the wonder of nature into the new Corner Gallery located in the historic Lucas House in the heart of Haliburton…
OPP investigating truck theft
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle in the Township of Dysart et al. Today (on April 5), a white 2015 Nissan…
Haliburton embraces a sampling of Cologne
By Darren LumLast week during March break, a small group of revellers were finding joy from experiencing Karneval at the A.J. LaRue Arena in Haliburton courtesy of the Mardus family.Karneval is an annual festivity in…
Highlands protest convoy rolls through Haliburton
By Darren Lum Horns sounded, people waved and Canadian flags were flown from dozens of vehicles that rolled through town close to the noon hour this past Saturday announcing they were done with restrictions and…
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…
Working to see the light
By Darren Lum We all need to cheer for something after close to two years of living during a pandemic that left us in the dark, wondering when … when would we see the light…
The Christmas season is upon us
By Angelica IngramNews from the North Pole travels fast and word on the street is the big man himself is going to be in Haliburton Village this Friday, Nov. 26.That’s right, the annual Santa Claus…
Youth Hub program connects youth with employment
By Nick BernardIn the basement of a former church in Haliburton is a vivid and modern office space consulted and, in part, designed by local youth. The space serves an important function in making sure…
Bonnie Roe to be presented with award in…
By Katrina BoguskiOn Nov 16, Bonnie Roe will be presented with an award in Toronto from the Institute for Change. Leaders (ICL). According to its website, “ICL teaches the skills that organizers need to win…
Tashlin’s humility and achievement an example to follow
By Darren Lum Olympic standards may be only numbers on their own, but for Haliburton County’s only Olympian, Lesley Tashlin represents so much more and stands for what is possible.Tashlin, married to Craig Taylor, and…
BIA In The Village: Fall foliage and a…
By Angelica Ingram I took a quiet, long drive through a good chunk of the Haliburton Highlands this past weekend and around every corner a landscape of breathtaking fall foliage greeted me. The journey was…
Haliburton you make a great first impression
By Katrina Boguski You never get a second chance to make a first impression. As it happened, on Aug. 18 the town of Haliburton made a pretty good impression on me, and that was one…
Glen Dart, hockey hero and gentleman on and…
By Grace Oborne Decades have passed since hockey phenom Glen "Bimmy" Dart graced the ice with his smooth skating and powerful shot for the legendary Haliburton Huskies teams, and how he inspired everyone he met…
Winsley celebrates history of printmaking
By Sue Tiffin Meggan Winsley has certainly made her mark on Toronto.The Haliburton-raised artist is drawing attention downtown in the city, her work being featured at the intersection of Queen Street West and Portland Street.Winsley…
Highlands Christmas Shindig set to warm homes
By Sue Tiffin The seventh annual Highlands Christmas Shindig is gearing up to warm the homes of residents throughout the county, both in supporting Fuel for Warmth’s efforts to alleviate heating challenges during the winter…
Two Lions recognized for service achievement
By Jenn Watt Two members of the Haliburton and District Lions Club were bestowed prestigious awards for their contributions to the club, the district and the wider community. Mary Lawr and Betty Mills received the…
Hatchery hurting financially amid pandemic
By Chad Ingram The Haliburton Fish Hatchery, operated by the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association, is facing some financially tight times amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID [pandemic] has stopped us from our fundraising activities,”…
HHHSF thanks departing chairperson for years of dedication
By Darren Lum The 23rd annual general meeting for the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation was about recognizing the uncertainty of living through a pandemic and the strength of the community, which provides the backbone…