OSSTF and government reach deal By Chad Ingram The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, along with the Ontario Public School Boards Association, OSSTF Education Workers and Council of Trustees’ Associations, has reached a…
Scott urges residents to stay the course
By Chad Ingram Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP and Ontario Infrastructure Minister Laurie Scott says she’s cautiously optimistic that the province might see the peak of the coronavirus curve in the not-too-distant future but is emphasizing it’s…
Possibility of library layoffs broached at board meeting
Possibility of library layoffs broached at board meeting By Chad Ingram Whether or not some staff of the Haliburton County Public Library might be laid off during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was discussed during an…
Tourism association makes recommendations in wake of COVID-19
By Chad Ingram The COVID-19 pandemic stands to wallop the province’s tourism industry and earlier this week the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario released a series of recommendations designed to ease the financial burden for…
Donations for HHHS roll in from online yoga…
By Jenn Watt Update: Gail Holness says she intends to continue her online yoga into the month of May with donations going to Haliburton County food banks. Yoga instructor Gail Holness is reaching out to…
Flooding remains unlikely
By Chad Ingram Severe flooding in the county remains unlikely according to a water levels update from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. At press time the MNRF’s Bancroft District which includes Haliburton County…
Lake associations donate $25K to food banks
By Chad Ingram During the past two weeks the lake associations of Haliburton County have collectively donated more than $25000 to the county’s food banks as well as SIRCH Community Services. Associations have been making…
SIRCH rallies public with Sewing for a Great…
SIRCH Community Services and Haliburton Highlands Health Services are asking for the public’s help to build an inventory of fabric homemade masks for Haliburton County. Although HHHS currently has an adequate supply of masks homemade…
Six cases of coronavirus confirmed in county
By Jenn Watt Health professionals are continuing to encourage the community to observe physical distancing and hand-washing practices with six cases of coronavirus in Haliburton County confirmed by the health unit as of Tuesday. Details…
Music from Home attracts thousands of music fans
By Sue Tiffin Days into staying at home to stay safe and help prevent the spread ofcoronavirus Brent Coltman a guitar player and musician who regularlyjammed when community could gather had the idea of sharing…
'A little piece of community' offered online
By Sue Tiffin Nancy Therrien was adapting library programming to allow for greater physical distancing as recommendations to stay home came into effect beforeMarch Break when the library programming was cancelled altogether. Notlong after that…
Arena project on pause following provincial announcement
By Chad Ingram The Minden Hills arena project is paused for the time being following an April 3 announcement by the provincial government that furtherrestricts construction activities within Ontario. While theprovince’s initial announcement of what…
Bounceback offers mental health support during COVID-19 crisis
To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake ofCOVID-19 the Ontario government has announced an expansion of onlineand virtual mental health supports including Canadian Mental HealthAssociation’s BounceBack program. BounceBack is available now freeof…
COVID-19 can't stop maple syrup production
COVID-19 can't stop maple syrup production By Darren Lum It takes 40 litres of sap to make one litre of syrup and the ideal conditions for high yields is cold nights and warm…
Fleming College announces cancellation of Haliburton School of…
The following is a press release written by Haliburton School of Art + Design. Haliburton ON – (April 8 2020) – The 2020 Haliburton School of Art + Design summer program will be cancelled as…
HHHS expands acute care capacity separates facilities for…
The following is a press release from Haliburton Highlands Health Services received at 1:59 p.m. today. As part of efforts to protect the health and safety of patients residents staff and community members in Haliburton…
Home builders support construction restrictions
By Chad Ingram The Haliburton County Home Builders’ Association, along with the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, says it’s supportive of the provincial government’s decision to restrict construction activities in Ontario amid the ongoing COVID-19…
Kinmount community members dies in Pinecrest outbreak
By Sue Tiffin Friends of Mike St. Thomas said that he gave it his all in life gettinginvolved in as much as possible and participating with enthusiasm. He even created a new name for where…
Resources available for tourism businesses
By Chad Ingram The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating tough times for many businesses, including the tourism-based businesses of the Haliburton Highlands. “Some businesses are talking like they may have to close their…
COVID-19 case from community contact
COVID-19 case from community contact By Jenn Watt A man in his 90s who had no recent history of travel or contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 was the first person…
Minden’s Tekrider to produce PPE
By Jenn Watt In a very short time Minden Hills company Tekrider plans to join the effort to make personal protective equipment temporarily switching from producing snowmobile and motorcycle body armour to medical gowns and…