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Local NewsTourism region split upsets county 
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New provincial tourism regions announced in December that will divide Haliburton County into two pieces are worrying local politicians and economic development staff who say all the work to unite the Highlands is being torn apart.
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EditorialsInvisible lines matter Posted 6 days
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Is the Haliburton Highlands a distinct geographical region? Is it different from Muskoka? How about Renfrew County? According to the province of Ontario, Haliburton County has more in common with the Ottawa Valley than with Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes or Muskoka.
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Local NewsAuctioning off memorabilia 
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Scotty Morrison is smiling as he holds a limited edition framed print featuring three generations of gold medal winning goaltenders, Ivan McLelland, Andy Moog, and Justin Pogge.
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Local NewsHaliburton opens doors and hearts Updated 6 days
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(Pictured above: Stellar and selfless Places for People volunteer Lee Train, who was on site for four straight months, receives a hardhat for his unstinting dedication to the places for people affordable housing units on George Street in Haliburton.
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Local NewsHealthy dose of new equipment for hospital Posted 6 days
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When Tracey Lear got into a devastating car accident with her husband last fall, she wasn't able to complete her physiotherapy at the hospital in Haliburton. It wasn't because they didn't have the space to accommodate her, or that she lived too far away.
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Local NewsPolice seize .45 handgun in Highlands East Posted 6 days
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Haliburton OPP seized a .45-calibre handgun after receiving a call about gunshots on Monrock Lake in Highlands East. On Saturday, Jan. 23 afternoon officers responded to a report of a man out on the lake shooting what appeared to be a handgun.
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Local NewsMinden curator talks art at Fleming Posted 6 days
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Laurie Carmount was more than a little surprised at the reaction her work of art, titled The Kleenex Box, received in an exhibit about the relativity art plays in our everyday life, showcased at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery.
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LettersWaste of my time Posted 6 days
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To the Editor, I built a new house over 20 years ago, ran a property maintenance company, owned several houses, still own a few and a cottage, my ex-wife moved out over three years ago, I'm still getting my bill with her name on it which I've been paying all along.
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Local NewsCouncil reviews fire agreement Posted 6 days
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The following are brief reports of items discussed at Jan. 26 meeting of Highlands East council. In an effort to reduce overhead costs, the municipality of Highlands East has decided to undergo a review of its fire agreement with Dysart.
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Weekly ColumnsCivil war at 2 a.m. Posted 6 days
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My brain and my body are currently at war. It's two bells past midnight and I'm staring at a blank computer screen trying to determine what to write this column about.
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Local NewsCharges laid after Bobcaygeon assault Posted 6 days
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A 39-year-old Bobcaygeon man faces several charges after police were called to an alleged assault at an East St. home on Tuesday night. Police were called about 6:30 p.m. when an altercation took place and two adult occupants of the home were assaulted, stated City of Kawartha Lakes OPP.
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