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Charges Laid after a Vehicle Catches Fire North of Dorset

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A woman has been charged after her vehicle caught fire north of Dorset. Algonquin Highlands Fire Services was called to the scene on Highway 35 near Tock Lane on Tuesday...

Algonquin Park Warns Visitors of Chlorine Water

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The water is not safe to drink at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre. Park officials are asking visitors not to drink the water due to high levels of chlorine. The...

Dorset takes a step forward to attract tourism

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There are three new marketing projects complete for Dorset. The Dorset Community Partnership group has announced a new brochure, a brand-new website as well as a promotional video for visitors...

Hike for Dorset’s Health Hub

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The Dorset Community Health Hub will be hosting a fundraising hike at the end of the month. Officials say on August 27th, the health hub team will be taking part...

Surface work being done on Algonquin Highlands Streets

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There is some road work being done to a few streets in the Township of Algonquin Highlands. Starting today, surface work is being done on Buckslide Road and Stanhope Airport...

Dorset Community Health Hub to Offer Three New Programs this Fall

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The Dorset Community Health Hub is experiencing a high number of full-time patients. During the regular council meeting on Tuesday, Lake of Bays councilor Ruth Ross told council the hub...

Trail in Algonquin Park closed for repair

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Algonquin Park has closed Beaver Pond Trail until further notice. Park officials say the closure is due to emergency bridge repairs. A 13-metre long bridge near the trail entrance is...

Warm weather not leaving any time soon says meteorologist

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The warm weather in Haliburton County will continue according to Environment Canada. Over the past month, temperatures have reached between minus five and plus 10. These temperatures are very...

Hydro One tips to save energy this holiday season

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Houses across Haliburton County will be lit up over the holiday season but one hydro company wants to make...

MNR warning residents not to feed deer

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The Ministry of Natural Resources asks everyone to not feed the deer. But, there are ways you can help...

Missing 19-year-old found in good condition

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Police have located the 19-year-old who went missing in the Canoe Lake area in Algonquin Park. Killaloe OPP said the...

Missing 19-year-old in Algonquin Park

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Police are looking for a 19-year-old in the Canoe Lake area in Algonquin Park. Killaloe OPP is reporting the man...

Road closures for Ironman Race this weekend

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If you’re planning to make the drive to Huntsville this weekend, you could be greeted by runners. The Ironman...

Year-long road closures coming soon for Highway 60

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A road construction project in Huntsville will close down a major highway for a whole year. The ramp from...

Bear presence causes campsite closure

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The recent increase in bear presence has caused a campsite closure in Algonquin Park. Backcountry campsites at McManus Lake...

Long weekend one of the deadliest on record

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It’s been one of the deadliest long weekends in history. The OPP is reporting that 16-people died on roads,...
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Province providing $35,000 to aid Haliburton County investment attraction plan

County of Haliburton
The plan includes enhancing the County's economic development website, creating a hotel feasibility study, and hosting various investment forums.

OPP enforcement campaign results in 9,800 charges over Thanksgiving long weekend

OPP
Through the national campaign Operation Impact, police focused enforcement efforts focused on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving, along with seatbelt usage.

Minden Hills looking to revive Lochlin Community Centre

Township of Minden Hills
The facility has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Province hosting Disaster Recovery Assistance program info session

Township of Minden Hills
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

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