By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 8 2018 Chamber of Commerce members met over breakfast to discuss recommendations that affect their small businesses to bring to Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock political candidates ahead of this year’s election. About…
Council seeks further clarification on Xplornet proposal
By Chad Ingram Published Feb. 8 2018 Algonquin Highlands council is seeking further information before it would sign a contract allowing internet provider Xplornet install equipment on the Dorset tower. On January councillors discussed a…
Minden couple win $5k for home renos
Ed and Grace Schuurmans who said they moved to the “Blairhampton Triangle” three years ago from the Kitchener area have been renovating their house. While on one of their frequent visits to Cottage Country Building…
Minden exhibit features three emerging artists
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 8 2018 It’s a unique opportunity not to be missed – the chance to hear from three emerging artists living in Haliburton County who shine a light on their thought…
Minden Hills township lake association at odds over…
By Chad Ingram Published Feb. 8 2018 Staff for the Township of Minden Hills say a public boat launch proposal from the Bob Lake Association would cost much more than what the association has estimated.…
Police reminding public of ice safety after close…
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 8 2018 Police are issuing reminders about ice safety to the public following two accidents on lakes in Haliburton County. On Friday Feb. 2 at about 4:45 p.m. a snowmobile…
Police respond to 87 calls over the week
Over the week of Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to 87 calls with issues including traffic complaints neighbour disputes domestic disputes and animal complaints. There were 23 vehicle collisions and three…
Off-road vehicle through ice on Boshkung
On Feb.2 at approximately 9:20 p.m. officers from the Haliburton Highlands detachment of the OPP with the assistance of the Algonquin Highlands fire department and Haliburton County Paramedic Services responded to a call pertaining to…
New bylaw prohibits recording of councilmeetings
By Chad Ingram Published Feb. 2 2018 The recording of council meetings inAlgonquin Highlands is prohibited except with permission of the mayoraccording a new procedural bylaw. Council passed that bylaw during a Feb. 1meeting. While…
Carillion Canada files for creditor protection
By Chad Ingram Published Feb. 1 2018 Just more than a week after its parent company entered compulsory liquidation in the U.K. Carillion Canada was granted creditor protection last week although the company insists that…
County declines MTO transportation grant
By Chad Ingram Published Feb. 1 2018 Haliburton County council will stick with its plan of commissioning an implementation plan for a transportation service in the community forgoing a grant opportunity from the Ministry of…
Flood damage deductible increases
By Chad Ingram Published Feb. 1 2018 The following are brief reports of items discussed during a Jan. 25 meeting of Minden Hills council. Minden Hills’ deductible for flood damage will increase from $50000 to…
Flu season puts pressure on hospitals
The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Jan. 25 meeting of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board. A chain reaction starting with flu outbreaks at nursing homes in the wider region has…
Ice racers satisfy need for speed
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 1 2018 When it comes to ice racing four friends and co-workers at Minden Subaru say they love the thrill of competition and the sense of community at the ice…
Pond play-offs cancelled with warmer weather
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 1 2018 Games cancelled due to the effect of mild weather on the rinks carefully crafted at the Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships (CNPHC) didn’t deter the enthusiasm of the…
YWCA SafeSpace not sustainable reports says
HERSthe Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace in Minden needs a differentoperating model and more money if it is to continue offering itsservices. JenniferCureton director of philanthropy and communications for YWCAPeterborough Haliburton visited Haliburton County councillors duringtheir…
MPP Scott releases statement on PC leader Patrick…
Published Jan. 25, 2018 Local MPP Laurie Scott called the events of last night “a shock to all of us” in a statement released via Twitter this morning. At 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24,…
AH working on consistent programming policy
By Chad Ingram Published Jan. 25 2018 Algonquin Highlands council and staff are working on a policy that will provide more consistency when it comes to fees for programming at its recreational facilities. “We did…
Council wants transition plan for Dorset library branch…
By Chad Ingram Published Jan. 25 2018 Algonquin Highlands council wants to see a transition plan before it agrees to what amounts to a closure of the Dorset branch of the Haliburton County Public Library.…
Highlands Chiropractic and Wellness Centre makes a move
By Sue Tiffin Published Jan. 25 2018 After eight years on March 2 Dr. Aerin Greidanus is closing the doors to the Highlands Chiropractic and Wellness Centre on Bobcaygeon Road. But clients of the services…
Land trust’s Discovery Days help people connect with…
By Nate Smelle Published Jan. 18 2018 Since 2005 the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust has been working diligently to protect the ecological integrity and natural landscape of Haliburton County. To accomplish their main goal of…