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AH fights new cell tower rules
Algonquin Highlands has taken a stand against Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), refusing to endorse updated federal regulations designed to speed up...
Turtle Guardians funded for new County nursery
The Land Between’s Leora Berman has always harboured dreams of running an incubation program big enough to regenerate the Highlands’ turtle population. Now, she’s...
Minden wants input on floodplain mapping
There are positive and negative implications for property owners under proposed new floodplain mapping for Minden Hills, CAO Cynthia Fletcher told council’s last meeting....
Contenders duke it out in Dysart
With food insecurity at an all-time high across the Highlands, County farmer Godfrey Tyler put Dysart et al council candidates on the spot during...
Haliburton welcomes 650 student leaders for summit
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS) will host 650 students and teachers from across the country this week for...
Markets a success
by Adam Frisk
Tents came down at Head Lake Park on Tuesday (Oct. 6) as the Haliburton County Farmers’ Market wrapped up its 2026 season,...
Fast Lane Bowling closes permanently
The permanent closure of Fast Lane Bowling in Minden Hills “has affected a lot of people in our community who enjoyed participating in the...
Bancroft man dies in watercross collision
The 29-year-old Bancroft resident killed in a watercross racing incident at Pinestone resort in Haliburton on Sunday (Sept. 27) is being remembered as a...
Haliburton County Huskies returning to Highlands
Junior hockey is returning to the Highlands next year, with the Haliburton County Huskies set to join the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) for...
Log chute repairs pushed another year
The historic Hawk Lake Log Chute won’t be getting its long-awaited makeover this year after all, with Algonquin Highlands council forced to delay the...
Building bridges in Head Lake Park
Dysart et al council recently crossed another bridge in its efforts to keep people moving safely through Head Lake Park. Public works director, Rob...
Democracy group wants informed decisions at polls
With polls for the 2026 municipal election opening for some County residents next weekend, Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project (HHHDP) chair, Lauren Hunter, said...
VDO comes full circle
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After nearly 15 years of helping Haliburton County residents access affordable dental care, Volunteer Dental Outreach (VDO) is...
Rocker finds sanctuary in Highlands
Earning a living for the past 26 years making major noise touring the world with Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein, Josh Bradford said he’s able...
Hali LifeLabs reopens after six months
LifeLabs reopened the doors to its patient service centre in Haliburton for the first time in almost six months on Monday (Sept. 21).
The...
First responders see own home in flames
Matt Hogg, his wife, Trish Sweeting-Hogg, and their 12-year-old son, Kolby, were awakened about 6:30 a.m. Sept. 13 by a loud bang outside of...
Ellis distances from posts
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Highlands East mayoral candidate, Cheryl Ellis, said recent posts on her personal Facebook account do not reflect her...
Skyline Park seeks help to finish job
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After about three years of work at Skyline Park, the Haliburton Rotary Club is turning its attention to...
Different visions for Highlands East
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Municipal finances, housing, emergency services and the possibility of amalgamation were among the main issues raised at the...
Public wants response, plain language
Voters in Minden Hills want township staff to return their emails and phone calls.
During a public question-and-answer session at Saturday’s (Sept. 19) allcandidates...