Foster Parents Provide Support and Stability to Children in Transition

The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society (KHCAS) manages the local foster care support system and is currently recruiting new foster parents. Children’s Aid Societies across the province are facing a steady decline in available foster families to support young people who may come into our care. Without local foster families to… Continue reading

Local Teen Takes Silver at National Science Fair

In early June, sixteen year old Isaiah Jalsevac was one of more than 500 students who participated in the Canada-Wide Science Fair held at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. His project, called “The Hidden Lift: The Efficiency Gains in Win in Ground Effect Vehicles” had already secured top… Continue reading

Plaque to Commemorate Fire Department Line of Duty Deaths

  On June 6th, Fire Chief Bill Balfour submitted a report requesting Council support for a policy acknowledging Line of Duty Deaths among Fire Department staff that are attributable to their work activities, a policy that aligns with Ontario’s Presumptive Legislation under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The report… Continue reading

Grace Glass, a True Friend of the Community, Celebrates 90 years

  By Celia Hunter “I can’t possibly have lived here for 50 years,” Glass muses, “because I’m pretty sure I just turned 40!!” With a joyous laugh, Grace shares this spirited assurance with friends gathered to celebrate her 90thbirthday at the end of June. These friends represent the many passions, causes… Continue reading

Janet Stobie Launches Much Anticipated New Book of Devotionals

Janet Stobie has recently released a much-anticipated follow-up to her successful original book called Dipping Your Toes that was released in 2012. It is a tool for lay leaders and clergy who have responsibility for planning small group devotions that provides forty-six complete services in a compact, spiral-bound book. Users… Continue reading