By Emily Stonehouse It’s been a fairly contentious topic for the past few weeks, as county councillors have navigated the ins and outs of potentially moving their location. During a June 25 meeting, council directed…
Do it for the staff
By Emily Stonehouse The dynamic between staff and council has long been a relationship I find interesting. At a lengthy county council meeting last week, for nearly an hour, councillors stayed at odds over the…
Total fire ban lifted in Haliburton County
Submitted With recent rainfall, effective immediately on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, the total fire ban that was enacted throughout the County of Haliburton on Aug. 5 has been lifted. This means that outdoor nighttime burning…
Bellydancer hopes to inspire local dancers
By Thomas Smith Victoria Kramkowski’s favourite way to meet people in the community is through belly dancing. A Toronto native, Kramkowski and her family purchased a cottage in the Carnarvon area two years ago. After…
A Knight in shining sounds
By Emily Stonehouse It’s one of the senses that truly connects us to the world. Through sound, we hear the cries of our babies. We hear laughter from our friends. We hear our names being…
Lens
By Emily Stonehouse At the first official flag raising in Dysart by Pride in the Highlands, I brought my kids. I was thrilled to be there. A first in the community, and a clear-cut action…
The greater good
By Emily Stonehouse The other day, I inched my way towards a line of red brake lights around the high school. I wasn’t sure why we had stopped, and my initial response was irritation. Summer…
Ground breaks for Minden housing
By Emily Stonehouse Many would note the construction at the intersection of Highway 35 and 21, next to the Minden Legion. While speculations were flying on social media, Deputy Mayor for Minden Hills, Lisa Schell,…
Fall is in the air: Stressed trees already…
By Adam Frisk Hints of fall have started to decorate the county with autumn colours appearing on the skyline as drought-stricken trees begin to change and drop some leaves. The hot and dry summer is…
Fire ban slams the county
By Emily Stonehouse We all saw it coming. As of Tuesday, Aug. 5, the four fire chiefs from across Haliburton County officially announced a total fire ban. “The ban is being implemented through a joint…
Sorry
By Emily Stonehouse We’ve all made jokes about it. The fact that we as Canadians have ‘sorry’ built into our daily repertoire, right up there with toonie and double-double. We say it when we bump…
Imagine the possibilities, says local drag king
By Thomas Smith While Kris Hamill was adopted from Russia at the age of one and grew up in Mississauga, the Eagle Lake area has always been his second home. His grandparents lived in the…
Journey for Health gears up for 27th year
By Thomas Smith Kim Restivo Galea, longtime cottager of Davis Lake, has been a resident of the Kinmount area for the past eight years. “My mother was one of the first patients of Dr. Mihu,”…
Council shoots down statement of concurrence for Bobcaygeon…
By Thomas Smith On July 31, Minden Hills Council were set to vote on concurrence for proposed cell phone tower C8590, located along Bobcaygeon Road. Mayor Bob Carter opened the council meeting by discussing the…
Questions
By Emily Stonehouse We don’t know everything. Yes, perhaps a startling realization. I wrote a few weeks ago about how there is always more to every story, about how there is power in seeking more…
Total fire ban in Haliburton County
Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, there will be a total fire ban throughoutthe County of Haliburton, including the townships of Algonquin Highlands, MindenHills, Highlands East and Dysart et al. This means no…
Scott announces funding for healthcare
By Emily Stonehouse The Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes, Laurie Scott, made an appearance at the Summit Wellness Centre in Coboconk last Tuesday to make an announcement on the future…
‘It almost smelled rubbery’: Wildfire smoke chokes Haliburton…
By Adam Frisk An air quality warning was issued last week for Haliburton County as wildfire smoke blanketed the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special air quality statement on July 13…
It’s here
By Emily Stonehouse If there’s one thing that stops us in our tracks, it’s the weather. We can be looking forward to the next event, next show, next memory to be made, but suddenly, all…
Oh Canada
By Emily Stonehouse If you were to explain Canada Day to someone who had never heard of the holiday before, how would you start? Would you lead with the fact that it’s the day we…
Jack Brezina wins Senior of the Year Award
By Thomas Smith From the stage of the Highlands Festival Theatre to Bobcaygeon Road during the Santa Claus Parade, there's one face who would be recognized by visitors and locals alike. On Thursday, June 26,…