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Haliburton author uses personal story to create zombie adventure

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Cody Hunt admits it wasn't easy being gay and growing up in Haliburton, but he channeled his negative experiences into creating a 305-page novel.  "Death & Red Trilliums" follows the...

Bracebridge resident wins nearly $200k thanks to Blue Jays fandom

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Sandy Martin almost struck out on her chance to claim nearly $200,000.  The long-time Bracebridge resident won $196,364 through the Jays Care Foundation's Life Changing 50/50 draw.  Martin says she bought...

Advocacy group hosting hearings to discuss ‘future of our local hospitals’

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The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) is hosting 14 public sessions, including in Haliburton, "to develop recommendations for the future of our local hospitals." Brenda Scott, chair of OHC's Small, Rural,...

School board appoints new superintendent of learning

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Nikki Train has been named the Trillium Lakelands District School Board's (TLDSB) new superintendent of learning with a focus on special education.  She will start the new role on Sept....

Trillium Lakelands District School Board joins lawsuit against tech giants

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The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) is joining a lawsuit against tech giants Meta (which operates Facebook and Instagram), Snap Inc. (Snapchat) and ByteDance Ltd. (TikTok).  The lawsuit was...

‘Explosive device’ injures one in Algonquin Highlands

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One person has been arrested after police say one person was seriously injured by a homemade explosive device in Algonquin Highlands. Brooklyn Harker, media relations for the Ontario Provincial Police's...

Ambulance hits moose on responding to different moose collision in Algonquin Park

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Muskoka Paramedic Services (MPS) hit a moose on the way to Algonquin Park to respond to a call of another vehicle striking a moose. Bill Dickson, media relations coordinator for...

Work continues for new full-service, operating provincial park in Bracebridge

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There has been "overwhelming support" for the project that could see Bracebridge's Bigwind Lake Provincial Park turned into a full-service operation.  Laura Bjorgan, senior manager of protected areas with Ontario...

School board welcomes Ministry of Education’s new cell phone policy

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The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) says the recent ruling by Ontario’s Ministry of Education outlining how cell...

Be aware of wandering moose along Hwy. 60

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The Friends of Algonquin Park say now is the prime time to spot a moose along Hwy. 60 in...

Police warning of paving fraud

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As the weather continues to get warmer, some residents may be looking to have their driveways repaved which could...

UPDATE: Hwy. 35 reopens after washout

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Officials with the Township of Lake of Bays say Hwy. 35 between Birkendale Rd. and Seabreeze Rd. in Dwight has...

Haliburton coach heading to Calgary for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

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The 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games start next week in Calgary with a few from our area joining...

Haliburton Highlands Chamber ‘looking forward to optimism’

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A new report by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce says 53 percent of the province's businesses are "expecting to...

Algonquin Park to be featured as part of CBC show

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An episode of a new CBC mini-series will watch over a group of wolf pups in Algonquin Park as...

Upcoming solar eclipse forces changes at Haliburton schools

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Students with the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) are having one of their days off moved.  The Professional Activity...
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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.

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

Township of Minden Hills
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

OPP
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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