Food service workers in our region now have more options for getting certified.  The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit says it is now offering online-only training for the provincial Food Handler Certification. However, exams must still be taken in-person.   The health unit is also partnering with Fleming College...

The Friends of Algonquin Park say now is the prime time to spot a moose along Hwy. 60 in Algonquin Park. However, in a post on its Facebook page, the non-profit organization recommends drivers stay alert because moose and other animals “are often surprisingly hard to see, especially after dark."  "The...

Roughly 2,000 local students are at risk of being suspended for incomplete vaccination records.  The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is issuing second notices to parents and guardians to update their kids’ records ahead of the May 13 suspension date.   Officials say students will be suspended for...

A number of local residents will be at Queen's Park this week to call for increased healthcare funding.   A press release from the Reopen the Minden ER group states it would "once again" be taking its fight to Queen's Park on Monday to participate in public hearings over Ontario's...

Most load restrictions are being lifted across Haliburton County on Monday.  They’ll be lifted for County Roads 1 to 7, 9, 10, 14 to 20, 48, 507, and 648. Until further notice, restrictions remain in place for County Roads 8, 11, 12, 13, and 39.  Officials say the restrictions are in place...

Two local schools are raising money to replace their shared aging playground.  Lauren Adelson, head of the parent council’s fundraising committee, says the current equipment is “expiring” and needs to be replaced with something safe and accessible.  “The play structure should include slides, swings, and other pieces that will support diverse...