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Loon Lake fire contained
A quiet evening wasn’t on the cards for Mike and Cheryl Waller – or another resident on Loon Lake – this past Monday (Oct....
Consultant told housing plan ‘deeply unaffordable’
Told they would have to come up with more than $30 million over 10 years to reduce homelessness in the Highlands, County councillors told...
Two die in accident east of Carnarvon
The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Hwy. 118 in Haliburton County, east of Carnarvon....
Public life ‘hard… and best job ever’
Former Peterborough-Kawartha Member of Parliament Maryam Monsef told a roomful of County residents Oct. 7 they need to find their ‘why’ before running for...
Excited to bring Dini Petty back to TV
Haliburton’s Kate Campbell is proud of the work she has done to bring the television series Trailbazing Talks with Dini Petty to screens beginning...
County wants big-name hotel and other investors
The County’s economic development and tourism department is looking to attract private sector investors, land a branded hotel chain, and help better promote Stanhope...
Dysart council calls out elephant in room
Dysart et al council put on a united front last week, unanimously denying support for an application from a Toronto-based development firm to amend...
Builds may stress sewers
A consultant has told Minden Hills council that to support the development of four proposed sites in the village, upgrades will be required at...
Herlihey Park a ‘living tribute’
Returning to the site she frequented regularly as a child, Carol Marcus said the newly-unveiled Herlihey Park in Wilberforce is a touching tribute to...
Fallen fire chief honoured in Ottawa
Standing in Ottawa’s Memorial Park, surrounded by hundreds of fellow firefighters and families of those who have fallen, Haliburton’s Chris Iles said he was...
What a view
It’s fall colour viewing season at Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride. Make your way to the top of the 60 ft. lookout tower atop of the...
Habitat, P4P all in on affordable housing
Key Habitat for Humanity and Places for People (P4P) figureheads say it will likely be years, rather than months, before a planned 35-unit affordable...
Police seize $700,000 worth of illegal cannabis
The Haliburton Highlands OPP has charged two people with drug offences after officers attended an illegal cannabis grow operation on Soyers Lake Road last...
Project challenges people to get involved in politics
The Haliburton Highlands Water Trails in Algonquin Highlands, the Haliburton School of Art + Design in Dysart et al, Central Food Network in Highlands...
March against intimate partner violence
Haliburton Highlands OPP Const. Joel Imbeau shared a personal story at this year’s Take Back the Night event in Minden Sept. 18.
He said...
McKechnie recalls moment in time
Walt McKechnie was flicking through a Saturday morning edition of the Toronto Star recently when he saw a familiar face grimacing back at him....
Keeping sense of Essonville’s history
It’s been 56 years since the decommissioning of the Essonville Anglican Church, but Phil O’Reilly believes the local landmark still plays a vital role...
United Way adds Haliburton to family
The newly-renamed United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes launched its annual campaign at Carnarvon Family Golf Sept. 5.
Executive director Shantal Ingram said the event...
Answer still no to Bobcaygeon Rd tower
A Minden Hills council decision not to support a cell tower on Bobcaygeon Road will result in reduced coverage for homes, and service gaps...
Highlands East tightening roadworks
The Municipality of Highlands East has put some churches, legions, and private road residents on notice they will need agreements, and insurance, as of...