By Emily Stonehouse There’s a new sense of pride in Haliburton Village. At least, there will be in August, when Pride in the Highlands (formerly known as Minden Pride) will be hosting a flag raising ...

By Emily Stonehouse He’s always been a star, but now he wears it on his jersey. Haliburton County’s Matt Duchene signed a ...

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 officially became a country? But it was a ...

By Emily Stonehouse We watched the smoke float through our neighbourhood without batting an eye. Some just called it “haze” or “fog”, like it wasn’t toxic air floating from neighbouring provinces.

By Emily Stonehouse There are few things that stress out a journalist. We’re no stranger to deadlines and breaking news. We thrive under pressure, and are masters at putting on a happy face, even ...

By James Matthews Collecting lake health data now can contribute to future safe water quality. The U-Links Centre for Community-based Research has been keeping an eye for a few years on the water ...

By Emily Stonehouse It’s an exciting time for the Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) Foundation, as they welcome two new students to join their roster of dedicated staff for the summer months ...

By Thomas Smith The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association’s (HCSA) 53rd annual Area General Meeting was held on Saturday, May 24 at the Haliburton Legion. “The end of our season is just the start ...

By Thomas Smith Avast ye, land lubbers and scallywags! Hark the legend of the Pusey Pirates. The Pusey Lake Pirates plundered the land that is now called Dark Lake. Their disappearance remains a ...

Environmental groups and cottagers associations are hoping Queen’s Park will continue to be partners in the maintenance of freshwater lake health. The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Association ...

By Emily Stonehouse It’s all about the people. For David Zilstra, that’s what it’s always been. 36 years in the newspaper industry. Countless boards, organizations, and volunteer opportunities. Awards ...