By Emily Stonehouse We’ve all seen them. Those word searches, plastered on the screens of social media, running rampant this time of year with promises that the first three words you spot will be the…
Our roadside shame
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. The exceptionally late arrival of winter’s snow has covered up Canada’s dirty little secret: We are not holier than other countries when it comes to garbage. Especially the…
‘Trying something new’; County CAO ready to make…
By Emily Stonehouse Gary Dyke is no stranger to local politics, and he’s ready to wade into the (occasionally murky) waters of Haliburton County upper tier governance as their new CAO. “I’ve never worked at…
County council keeps Danielsen as warden
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Program Haliburton County council voted to stay its course and continue with its most familiar warden at the helm. The upper tier council chose to return Algonquin Highlands Mayor…
Half of local COVID-19 deaths were in the…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Program Some people living under the umbrella of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit may have gotten tired of frequent talk about respiratory illness season. But that…
A Christmas miracle for local family
By Emily Stonehouse Christmas is a time for giving, a time for kindness, a time for gratitude. And Lyndsie Fliss understands that wholeheartedly. Fliss and her family recently received $1000 from Chaulk as a part…
A Christmas boost
By Emily Stonehouse We’re in that time of year where we all need a little boost. Energy is low, prices are high, and infections are steadily climbing. “‘Tis the season” we hear repeatedly. “It’s going…
Minden council says community should have a say…
By James Matthews, Local Initiative Journalism Reporter Minden Hills has a choice to make regarding re-opening the Lochlin Community Centre. That is to either repair the existing structure at an estimated cost of $366,000 or…
Minden restaurant makes top 100 in Canada
By Emily Stonehouse When you walk into Heather Lodge, it feels like you’re stepping onto the set of a holiday Hallmark movie. Every room is adorned with white twinkling lights, and a Christmas tree is…
To tie or not to tie
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. Society’s deep thinkers have varying theories on the three stages of life. Like childhood, adulthood, and old age. Or, learning, working, and teaching. I discovered a theory of…
Know better, do better
By Emily Stonehouse We’re all allowed to make mistakes. Allowed to not know everything that may traipse on toes and ruffle feathers along the way. But the way we raise our kids is that once…
‘Just as strong as men’; celebrating women firefighters…
By Emily Stonehouse As you walk past kids’ clothing in stores, it’s always the same. The gendered sections; butterflies and sparkles in hues of pinks and purples on one side. Dinosaurs and trucks in muted…
New Minden CAO steps in
By Emily Stonehouse The search is finally over. After months of searching for a new CAO in Minden Hills, Cynthia Fletcher has stepped into the role, effective Nov. 23, 2023. “I am extremely pleased that…
That day the power went out
By Emily Stonehouse It started like a normal day; Cheerios in the morning, a second coffee after the kids caught the bus. That day the power went out, we all had plans. Meetings, phone calls,…
Decluttering life, one step at a time
By Emily Stonehouse Life can be chaotic. This isn’t new information for any of us. We’ve all got work, meetings, dance classes, hockey games, school, and any other sort of lifestyle choices that keep us…
Respiratory illness season sees pre-pandemic infection levels
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Contrary to the much higher than usual number of hospital visits last fall, this respiratory illness season has been more typical thus far. Dr. Natalie Bocking, Haliburton, Kawartha,…
‘Very much needed’; Heat Bank warms up for…
By Emily Stonehouse It’s that time of year again. The days and nights are getting colder, and the household needs begin to change. This is when the Heat Bank becomes particularly important. “We’ve seen a…
Red tape and small business
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. There’s much talk lately about the need to reduce red tape. We live in a country in which people are swimming in it, just trying to keep afloat.…
The season of kindness is upon us
By Britney Pagliuca The holiday season is fast approaching, and while many of spend this time with our friends or family and purchasing gifts to put under the tree, for others this is simply not…
Boshkung and Truss join forces
By Emily Stonehouse The landscape of Haliburton County restaurants is changing. Mathew Renda of Boshkung Brewing Co. and Mike Rae of Truss Foodworks Inc. have joined forces to become the new co-owners of the businesses,…
County chips in on CT equipment, but there’s…
By James Matthews, Local Initiative Journalism Reporter Haliburton County council should have a voice in local health care decisions. Councillor Bob Carter, the mayor of Minden Hills, said the upper tier council should have two…