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Highlands’ government review underway
A former director of the Haliburton County EMS told Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) consultants Tuesday (June 23) they could find municipal government efficiencies...
Sewage expansion still two years away
Dysart et al council learned this week that it will be another two years before the proposed expansion of the Haliburton Wastewater Treatment Plant...
Home in boardroom and bush
The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) has a new executive director.
The not-for-profit charitable organization said last week that Dave Newnham starts July 6....
Man dies after bridge diving incident
The Haliburton Highlands OPP are continuing to investigate an incident in West Guilford on Sunday (June 21) that resulted in the death of a...
County heading for fewer councillor acclamations
Municipal election races are starting to heat up in the Highlands.
As a result, the public will have choices when it comes to mayor...
Dysart fire truck found in ghost town
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
For longtime Haliburton cottager Andrew Dunsmore, making a pitstop on a lengthy road trip is a part of...
Calling all warriors to come out and play
Youth Unlimited Haliburton Highlands is trying to bridge the gap for low-income families wanting to enroll their children in hockey, launching a new grassroots...
CFN provides $2.1M in needed support
Central Food Network (CFN) delivered over $2.1 million worth of value to its clients across Highlands East via food packages, prepared meals, heating support,...
Abbey Gardens pivoting towards wellness
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Abbey Gardens has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, pivoting toward a deep, nature-based wellness model to secure the...
Historic local landmark reopens for tours
For the first time in seven years, visitors to the Haliburton Highlands Museum will be able to learn all about, and see firsthand, the...
Tourism set to take off in summertime
The Haliburton Highlands is expected to have a strong summer tourism season, according to County of Haliburton tourism manager, Angelica Ingram.
Speaking during a...
McKechnie to step in as interim mayor
Dysart et al has mapped out the process to make council whole again following the death of mayor Murray Fearrey.
Elected officials will gather...
Businesses grateful for Huskies
While Dominion Hotel owner Shawn Chamberlin expects his front-of-house to be a little quieter on Saturday afternoons this winter, he’s grateful for what the...
Minden Hills continues to talk crosswalk
Minden Hills council, last Thursday (June 11), sent staff and their consultant engineer back to the drawing board over a proposed crosswalk on Bobcaygeon...
Wilberforce school secretary celebrated
Sandy MacDonald has always believed it takes a village to raise a child and, for the past four years, she’s put that into practice...
No blues as Canoe show wins award
CanoeFM was recognized at the recent National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA) awards, with Lorne VanSinclair winning for his show, Backbeat Radio, in...
Highlands iconic 12-sided B&B closes
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After close to four decades, nearly 25,000 guests, and countless memories shared inside one of Haliburton County’s iconic...
County council rewards accessibility champions
The County of Haliburton handed out its first-ever accessibility awards during a ceremony before a May 27 council meeting.
Coun. Jennifer Dailloux, on behalf...
Cardiff opens doors to Cam’s Cupboard
The Cardiff food bank has been renamed in honour of one of its longest-tenured volunteers, outgoing Highlands East coun. Cam McKenzie.
The space will...
Local literary talent at Bookapalooza
By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As Bookapalooza returns for its annual celebration, literary talent is taking over the County, showcasing the local arts...