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Flood warning issued for a number of local rivers

A flood warning has been issued for the Black, Burnt, Irondale, and York rivers. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says flooding is going to start, or already happening,...

Highway 118 down to one lane after washout

Highway 118 is down to single lane in Highlands East because of a washout caused by a beaver dam. The MTO reports the washout happened between Centre Lake Road and...

This has been the snowiest winter in Haliburton County since 2009

Haliburton County has seen more snow this winter than it has since 2009. Environment Canada Meteorologist Geoff Coulson says, in 2009, the area was hit with about 264 centimetres of...

It’s going to get colder in Haliburton County

The first few weeks of February could be a little colder than usual in Haliburton County. That’s according to Environment Canada Meteorologist Mark Schuster, who explains that although temperatures should...

Cardiff man accused of having child porn is looking to get legal aid

A Cardiff man facing child porn charges is applying for legal aid. Bancroft OPP says John Allen Belbin faces two counts of allegedly possessing child porn, and one count of...

DiManno Signs Peace Bond

The assault charge against a long-time Toronto Star columnist has been dropped. Rosie DiManno signed a peace bond in the assault case against her, which stems from an alleged fight...

Hydro One Sends Out Reminders

After this winter storm, Hydro One is reminding you to be safe when power lines are down because of bad weather. This comes after thousands of Hydro One customers across...

Algonquin Park Sees Less Birds This Winter

The 2016 Algonquin Park Christmas Bird Count had fewer sightings than most years. Bird watchers caught a glimpse of over 2,700 birds from 25 different species during the 43rd Christmas Bird...

Safety Tips For Local Students on Holidays

Local students are now on Christmas holidays, and the Bancroft OPP wants them to be safe. Constable Philippe Regamey says...

We could get a warmer winter

Winter has officially kicked-off, and Environment Canada is predicting the weather will be getting a little warmer. Meteorologist Geoff Coulson...

Toronto Star Columnist Appears in Court Again Today

A long-time Toronto Star columnist could a sign a peace bond today in the assault case against her. Rosie DiManno...

Hydro One Reconnects Over One-Thousand Customers

Hydro One will be reconnecting over 1,400 customers for the rest of the winter that have had their power...

Cardiff Man Charged for Child Pornography

A Cardiff man has been charged for having child porn. The OPP says the arrest was made yesterday. Twenty-eight-year-old John Allen...

It’s Time to Start Expecting Snow

This November has been warmer-than-usual in Haliburton County, but it’s time to get ready for more seasonal temperatures. This is...

Update: Scotiabank Closing its branch in Wilberforce

Highlands East Council is considering bringing a full-service ATM to Wilberforce. This comes after an announcement in July, that Scotiabank...

Update: Toronto Star Columnist Has Another Court Date

The judge presiding over the assault case against a long-time Toronto Star columnist says the matter needs to advance. Although...
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Latest News

Minden Hills looking to revive Lochlin Community Centre

The facility has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Province hosting Disaster Recovery Assistance program info session

The province activated the program last month for specific areas of Minden Village impacted by flood damage not covered by insurance.

Sidewalk construction to begin in Minden Village week of Oct. 13

The project, which will repair sidewalks and improve accessibility in the village core, is expected to take three weeks.

Miden Hills residents can cast a ballot as of Oct. 10.

Advanced in-person polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the S.G. Nesbitt Community Centre.

Police lay charges for excessive speeding following incident in Algonquin Highlands

A 50-year-old from Eastern Ontario is facing stunt driving charges following an incident in the Algonquin Highlands on Saturday.
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