Young sailor loved representing Canada at his first international competition
In December,13-year-old Asher Davis, a resident of Hubbards and a sailor at the Hubbards Sailing Club, got to compete as one of the 15 members of Team Canada at the…
THE HERO NEXT DOOR: Honouring a teacher who shaped the lives of three generations.
When Mohinder Sehmbey retired in 1994, after teaching high school math and physics in Chester for 28 years, he almost certainly didn’t expect that career to be followed by another…
Enjoying and supporting birds in winter
I always feel a little sad when migratory birds head south for the winter. But birding during the colder-weather months can be wonderful, too. With reduced leaf cover, it’s often…
Local physician appointed to Order of Canada
A Glen Haven physician has been named a Member of the Order of Canada for his groundbreaking work on clinical decision making and patient safety.Dr. Pat Croskerry, who worked in…
A fresh start to the year
Cold-water swimmer invites others to experience the benefits by Agnieszka Monk My cold-water swimming journey began this past October, when a relative came to visit. He has been a cold-water…
Long-running Haliburton food drive is about food—and family
The rain held off long enough for around 70 volunteers with the Haliburton Community Food Drive to finish collecting donations on Saturday, November 22.Started in 1994 by Ruth Ann (Kelly)…
Second-hand treasure: The perfect gift may not be new
When Ben and Olivia Costigan got married in her parents’ backyard in 2019, their wedding dinner at a nearby church hall was served on an assortment of dishes owned or…
Adult learner appreciates the chance to support other learners in new job.
I always loved learning, but while struggling with my mental health during the pandemic, attending school became overwhelming. With family support, I heavy-heartedly withdrew from high school.I tried to finish…
A fine book makes for a fine gift
At Raven & Gryphon Fine Books we specialize in fine and scarce books in all price ranges, with a particular focus on illustrated, photography, and art books and history. We…