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Haliburton resident was brakeman for 1959 royal tour
NEWS: County residents are already sharing stories of connections to Queen Elizabeth II who died earlier today.
From Haliburton to Everest: Highlander journeys to top of the world
It was third time a charm for Highlands resident Liliya Ianovskaia, who last month made history by becoming the oldest Canadian woman to conquer...
Epilepsy fundraiser hoping for last big year
For a decade, hundreds of Highlanders gathered at HHSS each summer to run and walk for epilepsy research.
Now, the Woudstra and Pogue families...
Stormy skies challenge Christmas bird counters
Birders around Minden faced stormy weather and mild temperatures during a record-setting Christmas bird count. More field observers than ever, 32, scanned the skies,...
Woodland healers weather COVID
Don Ross’ grandkids spotted the loon first, huddled on the sand of the family’s Grass Lake cottage.
“They didn’t want to leave it. It was...
Birders flock to Christmas count
Ed Poropat looks up at the frosty evergreens lining the Haliburton County Rail Trail. With binoculars in one hand, he makes a “pish pish...
A different kind of ice at River Cone
This year, winterizing Minden’s iconic River Cone didn’t mean unplugging fridges, locking doors or shuttering windows.
Instead, new owners Monica Bolton and Ben Scott have...
Health unit to answer parents’ questions about COVID vaccines for kids
HEALTH: The health unit is holding an information session for parents about kids vaccines Dec. 2
Commemorating a true Canadian hero
While he will never tell you this, Haliburton resident Harold ‘Rowdy’ Rowden is the very definition of a war hero.
Serving with the 3rd Division...
Turning cans and bottles into community food
Cole Dobson and his mother Carolyn might have been the Beer Store’s most regular customers this summer, but they weren’t shopping for drinks.
The teen...
The ‘loon whisperer’ of Salerno Lake
Across Salerno Lake’s calm waters, it’s easy to spot Kevin Pepper.He’s sporting a camo Blue Jays hat and a big grin; driving a small...
A decade of care at Volunteer Dental Outreach
NEWS: Volunteer Dental Outreach celebrates 10 years on May 19
Highlands Opera Studio launches online concert series
ARTS --- Haliburton Opera Studio is launching a virtual concert series
Supporting families through trying times
Haliburton’s Pregnancy Care & Family Support Centre said the pandemic is putting a strain on young mothers and families.
The Christian-based charity said pandemic...
Mushroom master finds new life in outdoors
When Stephan Lukacic returned to Canada after years in international music production, he thought he would continue the career – not heed the call...
Beloved ‘Leo’ passes into history
The community remembers Leopoldina Dobrzensky.
Dogsledders journey 1,000 miles in new book
When Winterdance owner Hank DeBruin was unable to finish the Iditarod dog sled race in 2010, his wife Tanya McCready said she lost him....
Fire chief dished out smiles to the community
Whether fighting fires, plowing roads or getting kids to school on time as a bus driver, Highland Grove district fire chief, Doug Bowen, was...
Two pot shops proposed for Minden
NEWS: There are two applications before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for cannibis stores in Minden.
Local vaccine delivery expected this week
HEALTH --- The local health unit says more COVID vaccines are on the way.
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