By Adam Frisk The fate of a significant portion of the Centre Lake shoreline in Highlands East was once again before the municipal council, as the community grapples with a large-scale proposed ...

By Emily Stonehouse With every ending, there comes a new beginning. That’s the optimistic attitude Dave Bishop, general manager of Eagle Lake’s Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride, is taking into the winter season ...

By Emily Stonehouse The momentum around the Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. With their second presentation completed on Oct. 14 to over ...

We always find a theme in our papers. One specific thread that seems to weave through our words, and when I tug at that thread, I generally find my topic for an editorial. The last piece of the puzzle ...

Results from sediment and water sampling at three decommissioned mine sites in the area around Cardiff and Bancroft conducted in 2019 show the public and environment are protected, information ...

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 ...

As I type this, there are two known major strikes happening in the community. The college support staff have been picketing for over two weeks, and last week, Canada Post announced once again that ...

The increase in incidents of violence against women in Ontario disturbs groups that provide services to women in Haliburton County. And county council heard when it met Dec. 11 that it’s a trend that ...

It’s not every day a new doctor comes to town. Actually, it’s fairly rare. The province-wide doctor shortage is a problem that is not isolated to our neck of the woods. But staff at both the ...

While the content wasn’t necessarily standard for an AGM, the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) is far from traditional. On Oct. 2, HCDC celebrated 40 years of community contributions ...

No one should have to decide between staying warm this winter and paying for rent and food. That’s the sentiment behind the SIRCH Community Services’ fifth annual Share the Warmth Coat Drive, which ...

With the fall colours coming near their peak time, Loon Lake is a popular destination for motorists taking in the sights. But with vehicular accidents accumulating along the stretch of provincial ...