General News
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Ministry says ‘no’ to Land Trust reserve
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) said on April 14 it will not proceed with the establishment of a new conservation reserve...
SIU investigates Minden shooting
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man in Minden Hills April 13, following a shootout between the man...
Minden Hills on flood watch
Minden Hills mayor Bob Carter said downtown Minden is not out of the woods yet when it comes to the potential for flooding.
“We’re...
HE sending warning letters to STR operators
Highlands East prefers “the carrot to the stick” when it comes to its shor=tterm rental bylaw, but junior planner Kim Roberts put operators on...
Silver Beach group blasts Wig delays
Silver Beach resident Rick Perkins said he was jumping for joy when demolition of the neighbouring Wigamog Inn property began in April 2023. Now,...
Charity maple syrup maker giving back
It’s a sunny spring afternoon as Wayne Krangle feeds firewood into his maple syrup evaporator at his property on Binscarth Road in Haliburton County....
Highlander scoops six awards
The Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) held its 2024 Better Newspaper Competition awards banquet in Niagara Falls April 11, with The Highlander recognized in...
Turning a bad bunkie into a rad bunkie
The folks who’ve brought ice fishing hut, lobby, and restaurant makeovers, to Haliburton County are back with a new contest.
Starting today (April 17)...
Time to register for Ontario Senior Games
Haliburton County is looking forward to hosting Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) 55+ District 11 games this summer.
They are open to men and...
SIU investigating death of Minden Hills man
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man in Minden Hills April 13, following a shootout between the man...
Warming centre a lifeline for Minden Hills residents
ICE STORM 2025
Andy Forrest washed his hair – not once, but twice – April 7 as he luxuriated in his first shower in 10...
Miners’ Bay Lodge ‘hit hard’ by storm
A guest at the time, Miner’s Bay Lodge general manager Darren Powers remembers what it was like when a tornado ripped through the resort...
Minden Hills looks to province for financial aid
Minden Hills mayor Bob Carter is hopeful the provincial government will give financial aid to the township in the wake of its declaration of...
NB answers call for help
“If we can, we answer the call,” said the district superintendent of Energie NB, which sent crews from New Brunswick to Haliburton County this...
Five to contest federal election in H-KL
The NDP have a federal candidate in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes, but Aylea Teel isn’t doing interviews.
“Unfortunately, Aylea is not available for an interview,” NDP...
Lots of life yet at AH landfills
Algonquin Highlands environmental manager Melissa Murray estimates the township can continue burying waste at its active landfill sites for another 53 years, or until...
Realtors: buyers market
Two of the Highlands’ most seasoned realtors say the residential real estate market is looking good into spring, while the cottage market remains somewhat...
Dysart opts in for non-eligible recycling
Long-promised changes to blue box recycling in Dysart et al will land in the new year.
Council approved a plan at its March 25...
Ice storm cleanup continues
Hydro One estimated more than 7,500 customers in Haliburton County were without power as of noon, April 2, as recovery from the weekend’s ice...
County doc running for Liberals
Dr. Nell Thomas joined the Liberal Party of Canada only recently, and “specifically” to vote for Mark Carney as leader.
Then she realized the...