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Local NewsMPP appointed assistant to infrastructure minister
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Rick Johnson, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, has been named parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced today. "I'm honoured to have been chosen for this role," said Johnson.
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Local NewsHighlands East kicks off election
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Council's past will largely determine the future of the municipal election in Highlands East, if the first all-candidate's meeting is any indication of voter sentiment.
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Local NewsLOVE camp gives youth a voice
Posted 2 days ago
Haliburton is a place where lives change. Rob Feldman, 19, of New York City can barely contain himself, speaking about how his life has improved as a result of the Leave Out Violence (LOVE) program that finished its leadership training component at Camp White Pine just outside Haliburton on Aug.
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Local NewsThree more candidates vie for same position in Dysart et al
Posted 2 days ago
The race for the position of Ward 5 councillor in Dysart et al has been blown wide open thanks to the recent addition of three candidates. Andy Chvedukas, Keith Hodgson and Mike Jaycock have all recently filed for the position with their eyes set on the upcoming October election.
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Local NewsDysart guidelines for upcoming election
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As residents of Haliburton County head to the polls on Oct. 25 to cast their ballot in the municipal election certain questions and guidelines regarding the voting procedure remain on the minds of voters.
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Local NewsEntire county to have high-speed by 2013
Posted 2 days ago
Nearly every home, cottage and business in Haliburton County that wants high-speed, broadband Internet should have it by the end of 2013 if all goes according to plan with the Eastern Ontario Regional Broadband Network.
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SportsPinestone hosts Kash Dash
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The 13th annual Kash Dash drew big support again this year, raising money for Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief. Runners took part in the one- and 10-kilometre races Aug.
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Local NewsApplejack's to be reborn as a specialty shop/cafe
Posted 2 days ago
Forget New York – Applejack's restaurant is embracing an entirely new concept. Only a few months after announcing the restaurant formerly known as Tracey's Bistro, then Applejack's would become Manhattan Grill, a world food eatery, restaurateur Maarten Steinkamp's plan has changed.
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Local NewsWalker Heating moves to co-ownership
Posted 2 days ago
After 28 years in the business, Jerry Walker, CEO of Walker's Heating, is looking forward to a slower pace of life. As of May 2009, Walker was no longer the sole owner of Walker's Heating upon deciding to take on co-owner Scott Neilson.
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Local NewsRail Trail meeting brings new ideas
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Benches, historical plaques, even a small train for children – those were some of the suggestions for what the Haliburton County Rail Trail could include during a public forum at Haliburton's Fleming College campus on Aug.
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Local NewsRotary host families embrace opportunity
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Many have called it the best year of their life. For former Rotary exchange student Cindy Chou, it was a year she will never forget thanks to the kindness and generosity provided to her by four gracious host families.
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