Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation
Acquires Land in Dysart et al Township
Press Release
Friday, June 28, 2024
On Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, Dysart et al council voted unanimously to
give the Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation 14.5 acres of
land, located at the intersection of Wonderland Road and County Road
21, for the purpose of building a world-class Performing Arts Centre.
Foundation president, Dan Manley, who was present at the council
meeting, said “We are thrilled to accept this generous contribution of land to our vision of bringing a
Performing Arts Centre to Haliburton County. This represents a major step forward for our Foundation,
and it will kick off the important work of beginning to raise funding and awareness from the federal and
provincial government, private foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors.”.
The Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation is a non-profit group which was founded by Dan
Manley and Wil Andrea, and its purpose is to build a world-class Performing Arts Centre in Haliburton
County.
Over the past six (6) years, the foundation has been incorporated, and its board of directors has
expanded to include nine (9) members of the local arts and business community, who have been
working tirelessly to make this vision into a reality.
Janis A. Barlow & Associates conducted a Project Feasibility Study. It was released in September 2022,
and revealed to the public at the AGM in October 2022.
Following the release of the Barlow Report, The Dennis Group was hired to conduct a Fundraising
Feasibility Study,, and the HHACF Board will be planning the next steps of the campaign in consultation
with the Dennis Group, who recently raised $45 Million for the Canadian Canoe Museum in
Peterborough, as well as architects, engineers, environmental consultants, designers, acoustic
engineers, and general contractors.
The Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation wishes to thank Mayor Murray Fearrey, the entire
council of Dysart et al, and their staff, for their foresight, generosity and support in making this historic
donation!
Stay tuned for the next phase of our building plans and development.
The Haliburton Highlands Arts Centre Foundation (HHACF) is a registered charity founded in 2018. Its mission is to
establish a purpose-built arts centre in Haliburton County, situated in the Haliburton Highlands, 250km North-east
of Toronto. The region, with a growing arts economy, is the home of the Haliburton School of the Arts (Fleming
College), the Highlands Opera Studio, Highlands Summer Festival, the Highlands Chamber Orchestra, the
Haliburton International Film Festival (HIFF) and more. Let’s Build the Dream Together.
For more information, please email info@hhartscentrefoundation.ca or visit https://hhartscentrefoundation.ca
Let’s Build the Dream Together____._.___
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HKPR – Heat Alert has ended for the County of Haliburton
Dorset Heritage Day
For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
11 A.M.
Release #24-07
Subject: Dorset Heritage Day
Take a step back in time with Dorset Heritage Day at the Dorset Heritage Museum (1040 Main Street) on Saturday, June 29. Outdoor exhibits will include steam-powered machinery, antique automobiles and tractors, as well as a visit from the 35th Battalion. Guests can also tour the many fascinating exhibits inside the building.
A unique marketplace will feature everything from woodworking pieces to vinyl records to maple syrup to art and jewelry. Children's activities and crafts will keep the kids amused, and there will be face-painting and a photo booth, as well as a quilt and afghan raffle. The Dorset Lions Club will be on site offering a barbecued lunch.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will take place rain or shine. Admission is free, but donations to the museum are always welcome.
Contact Information: Kerry Lock 705-766-0323 dhm@muskoka.com
$500,000 Match Announced for Gifts to HHHSF Campaign
June 17, 2024
$500,000 Match Announced for Gifts to HHHSF Campaign
Generous gift brings campaign for CT and state-of-the-art mammography closer to the
Haliburton Highlands
The Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation (HHHS Foundation) Here for You in
the Highlands campaign has received a significant boost thanks to a generous gift and
pledge from long-time supporters Scott and Chere Campbell, who have made a
substantial initial donation of $500,000 and have committed to matching community
donations up to $500,000.
Scott Campbell stated, "This campaign is very important to improve health services locally
for full and part-time residents, so we wanted to support the campaign with a significant
gift personally. Our experience is that when people know their gift will be doubled with a
match, it really encourages people to give. We also wanted to work with the Foundation to
make this matching opportunity available.”
The HHHS Foundation is raising funds to bring CT Scan and advanced Mammography
equipment to the County along with other tools such as a new ultrasound unit and
upgrading the Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS). This equipment will
significantly improve the quality and speed of access to diagnostic imaging services
locally. It is an important step forward in building a modern complement of healthcare
services in the County that are Here for You when you need them.
“This is a real milestone for the Foundation.” said David Blodgett, Chair of the HHHS
Foundation, “When the matching portion is achieved, this will be the largest gift by
individuals ever received by the Foundation. We are very grateful for the generosity and
leadership of Scott and Chere Campbell.”
"As I engage with individuals throughout the County, there is an overwhelming desire for
better access to health services locally," stated HHHS CEO Veronica Nelson. "We are
profoundly grateful for the generous support from Scott and Chere Campbell. We also
need your support and appreciate every contribution to the enhancement of wellness and
care at HHHS."
With the gift from the Campbells, the HHHS Foundation has reached 78% percent of the
$4.3-million goal. The HHHS Foundation will continue the Here for You campaign to raise
funds for additional technologies that are badly needed, such as a new x-ray suite, to be
able to respond to the evolving needs of the community.
While the Ontario Ministry of Health provides operating funds to HHHS, it counts on
communities to raise the capital funds for new equipment.
“We are asking everyone across the County – full-time residents, part-time residents,
cottagers, businesses, visitors – to open their hearts as the Campbells have done to
contribute now,” said Tayce Wakefield, lead volunteer for the Here for You Campaign. “If
we all give at the level that we can, we will raise the funds the HHHS team needs to
enhance care for us all.”
To learn more about how HHHS is Here for You and how you can make a gift which Scott &
Chere Campbell’s pledge will match, please visit the Foundation website:
hhhs.ca/foundation
For more information about the campaign and to discuss how you can get involved please
contact, Executive Director, Melanie Klodt Wong (mklodtwong@hhhs.ca) 705-457-1580
Orillia OPP Appealing to Public for Witness of Mischief at Local High School
ORILLIA OPP APPEALING TO PUBLIC FOR WITNESSES OF MISCHIEF AT LOCAL HIGHSCHOOL
(ORILLIA, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a sidewalk painted in support of Pride has been damaged at a local area high school.
On June 9, 2024, just before midnight, police were alerted that someone had just put paint on the pride sidewalk at a local area high school in the area of Park Street in the City of Orillia. Witnesses indicated the suspect had just fled the area and was possibly headed toward Brant Street.
The Orillia OPP assisted by the Orillia Detachment Major Crime Unit is continuing this investigation as a hate crime investigation. The OPP takes hate-motivated crimes very seriously as they undermine public safety, negatively impact our communities and can escalate toward criminal extremism. Hate-motivated crimes are illegal under the Criminal Code. It is important that hate-motivated crimes and incidents are reported to the police.
The Orillia OPP request that anyone who has any information or video surveillance of this incident to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Youth Charged after Uttering Threats
YOUTH CHARGED AFTER UTTERING THREATS
(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) - A 13-year-old youth is facing multiple charges after a family dispute.
On Monday June 10, 2024, members of the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service regarding a family dispute where a 13-year-old youth was making threats to cause harm to others.
Officers attended where they were informed that during a dispute, the youth produced a cannister stating it was Mace and advised they were going to spray it at the others involved. The youth was currently bound by conditions not to possess any weapons. Officers located the youth who was then arrested.
The youth, who cannot be named due to provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Failure to Comply with Undertaking
The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.
To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.
Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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