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Haliburton man passionate about MG brand
When Ian Macnab bought his first car, a beat-up Austin-Healey Sprite, in the late 1960s he had no idea he was planting the first...
Minden garden a community effort
Minden resident Bruce Down said having the chance to grow his own produce right in town is a blessing he isn’t taking for granted.
The...
Forest studies helpshape future plans
Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve held its first Research Day in more than four years May 13, inviting students and specialists from across...
Researchers put Minden under the microscope
If you live in Minden, chances are you’ve seen Dionne Pohler and Leticia Chapman around town.
Pohler, a University of Saskatchewan faculty member, and Chapman,...
Gold medalist appearing at Home Show
Canadian curler Mark Ideson is the living embodiment of grit, hard work, and determination.
A little more than 16 years removed from a major helicopter...
Award-winning musician returns to Haliburton
At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129 in Haliburton June 3, there’s an opportunity to glean some insight into song writing from award-winning singer-songwriter...
Fearrey ‘sympathetic’ over ER
Dysart et al mayor Murray Fearrey has broken his silence on Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) decision to shutter the Minden emergency department effective...
NDP leader calls on province to act
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles labelled the closing of the Minden ER “outrageous” May 25, while calling on premier Doug Ford and health minister...
Dysart to consider changes to suites
Dysart et al council has initiated a review of its bylaws covering secondary housing units, with mayor Murray Fearrey saying it’s time for the...
Advisory group needed for climate change
Citing significant flooding in 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2019, as well as a major winter storm in April 2018, “the County of Haliburton is...
Highlanders vote against health care privatization
Haliburton County residents overwhelmingly voted against health care privatization during May 26-27 polling at 30 stations across the Highlands.
A total of 5,396 people voted...
Grass Lake proposal taken to Ontario tribunal
Waterfront property owner Catherine Swift is “shooting her last shot” after filing an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) last week, protesting a...
Controversial one-stop ER opens in County
With last-ditch efforts now exhausted to postpone or reverse the Minden ER closure, the Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) consolidated County ER services in...
Total fire ban effective June 1, 9 a.m.
Total fire ban for all of Haliburton County
North Kawartha health team applies to open urgent care clinic at Minden hospital
The Kawartha North Family Health Team (KNFHT) has provided notice to Ontario Health that it wants to open an urgent care clinic at the...
HCDC announces ‘The Link’
BUSINESS: The future of business is changing in Haliburton County
Injunction will not be sought against ER closure
NEWS: Lawyers will not be filing an injunction against the Minden ER closure
NDP leader calls on Ford, Jones to stop closure
NEWS: NDP leader Marit Stiles was in Minden today, talking about the ER closure
Master Gardeners to unveil guided riverwalk
The Haliburton County Master Gardeners (HCMG) are inviting the public to step into nature at the Minden Riverwalk, a popular walking path in the...
‘Chomping at the bit’ for Home Show
A who’s who of the Highlands will be gathered under one roof next week as the Haliburton Home and Cottage Show returns for its...