The percentage of all participants who felt a particular health services was adequate ranged from a high of 80.4% for emergency services such as emergency room, 911, and EMS (ranked #1) to a low of 19.3% for family physician (ranked #16). The percentage of all participants who indicated a particular health services as an important health service ranged from a high of 96.6 % for emergency services such as emergency room, 911, and EMS (ranked #1) to a low of 21.6 % for services for substance abuse (ranked #16). The three most important services for the future in Haliburton County were identified as emergency services, family physicians, and dental care services. While both emergency services and dental care services were ranked high in adequacy and importance, family physicians were ranked high in importance and low in adequacy. This suggests that the recruitment and retention of family physicians and/or nurse practitioners should be a high priority.]]>
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Treatment of such people within institutions and the terminology used in describing mental disabilities are looked at as well as the role of advocacy groups and government in the handling and treatment of this portion of our society.

Specific references to Haliburton County and the development of the Haliburton County Association for Community Living are found throughout.]]>
Host contact: O'Hara, Maureen]]> Department: Gender and Women's Studies]]>

This paper recognizes the need for additional sustainable food systems in Haliburton County. There is a need for further research into a farmer's market as well as Sustainable Ecological Alternatives for Living (SEAL). Work with SEAL could also lead into the documentation of the accomplishments of Haliburton County's many home gardeners.]]>
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Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
This information was collected through three methods. Data was gathered from the Haliburton hospital and Access Centre databases. The third portion of the research was collected through surveying funeral directors and doctors in Haliburton County.

The findings indicated that a large portion of deaths were cancer related with the number one cause of death being lung cancer. The surveys from funeral directors and doctors revealed that there were an increasing number of residents choosing to die at home rather than in a facility.

If Haliburton were planning to position themselves as a retirement community, then a closer look into the migration habits of the region would be helpful in planning for future development. The results of this report point to a need for palliative care focused on cancer treatment and a need for increasing home services and support for residents who choose to die at home.]]>
Host contact: Loucks, Foster]]> Palliative and Bereavement Care Coalition
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Host contact: Marsales, Pamela]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
1. How does living in Haliburton County influence your likelihood to suffer from a chronic health disease or condition?

2. How does the rural and remote context influence accessibility and utilization of health care services in Haliburton County?

3. How important is the development and implementation of health care technology to rural communities in Haliburton County?

4. What are the implications of the aging population on rural and remote health care resource sin Haliburton County?

5. How can supportive housing programs play a better role in supporting rural seniors' desire for 'aging at home' in Haliburton County?

6. What are the major policy issues relating to rural health in Haliburton and what are the implications of Ontario's new rural and northern health care panel?

7. What is the case 'for' or 'against' closing Emergency Rooms in rural communities and replacing them with Urgent Care Centres? The recommendations from each report are included in the following summary of recommendations. The summary is followed by each report as they were submitted by the students.]]>
The purpose of the group project was to develop and demonstrate skills in writing and presenting community-based research that would address particular rural health questions. The final reports feature three-parts: (1) A comprehensive review of academic literature relating to the social determinants of health, and how these issues relate to health in rural/remote areas. (2) The Haliburton context: A community profile for Haliburton County based on available secondary data relating to the questions. (3) Future Research Opportunities: A research proposal to fill gaps in exiting knowledge about the theme in Haliburton County.

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Host contact: Martin, Fay]]> Department: Gender and Women's Studies]]> The paper outlines the history of the Dorset Tower from its conception in 1922 through its 1997 season. Beginning with a look at the causes of forest fires and the means of fighting them in the late 19th century and the organization of Ontario into districts to handle these events, the paper moves to a history of the construction of the Dorset Tower network in particular. Personal memories of the Dorset Tower and some of the towermen are included. With the erection of a new tower in 1967, a new age of tourism was begun but when control of the tower was moved to the MNR office in Bracebridge, problems surfaced. Some of these contemporary issues such as vandalism and financing are discussed as well as the work of the community to address and handle them. With the transfer of land to the township in 1997 and plans for the future, a new era was begun for the Tower.     

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While an expansion may bring positive benefits to the greater area, the local community may suffer from such impacts as noise and air pollution. The anticipation of further development and traffic in the years following expansion may lead to further social uncertainty and eventually lower the quality of life. The majority of residents have an attachment to the rural characteristics for relaxation and recreational proposes; therefore, their perceived impacts of the airport expansion seem to be less favourable. The effects of an expansion throughout the study area vary according to both demographic characteristics and their perceived lifestyle. However, no significant patterns emerged from the research.

This preliminary assessment does not address the longer term impact of an airport expansion. If an expansion is approved, dissatisfaction among residents may cause further land use conflicts and unforeseen effects. Further development and disruption of the peaceful rural characteristics may affect resident’s decision to remain within the community. The study indicates that an airport expansion in the local community is of high concern among local residents.]]>
Host contact: MacInnes, Paul]]> Department: Geography]]>

Included in the report are findings about the program itself, which were also positive. Past participants were appreciative of the non-discriminatory nature of the program, the organization’s professionalism, and many were touched by the generosity of cottage donors and the Cottage Dreams staff. The evaluators feel that Cottage Dreams plays an important role in the cancer healing and recovery process and has positively affected the lives of many cancer survivors and their supporters. Taking the comments of past participants into consideration, recommendations have been formulated for Cottage Dreams to consider for future program changes and direction.
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Host contact: O'Neill, Seana]]> Department: International Development Studies]]>

This paper looks at the work of the Highland Harvest Community Shared Agricultural system. The health and economic issues encountered in Haliburton are discussed based on a report from the Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge District Health Council and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. This leads to a look at the issue of food security in Haliburton. The concept of Community Shared Agriculture is introduced, followed by details of how the Highland Harvest CSA operates. Suggestions for future research topics conclude the paper.]]>
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The introduction to the paper looked at some of the possible difficulties in providing health care in a rural, remote area.

The specifics of the methodology are outlined and results presented, organized under several headings. A discussion of the results follows and an outline of limitations to the survey are noted. Data from the survey is presented in tabular form within the appendix to the paper.
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Host contact: Rosebush, Paul]]> Department: Nursing]]>

Alternative therapies are becoming more and more popular in Haliburton County as elsewhere and there is a reason for this. People find that they feel healthier when pursuing more than one doctrine of health care.]]>
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Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Host contact: Cox, Rick]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Reid, Heather]]> Department: Geography]]> Human Geography]]> The goal of the research, which is to develop an understanding of the challenges affecting provision and access to housing in rural areas, is accomplished through the fulfillment of the following four objectives and their associated tasks: 1. Conceptualize and contextualize the issue of rural housing, assess the state of academic knowledge pertaining to rural housing; 2. Describe existing rural housing programs and policies in Ontario, understand the programs and policies that affect and target rural housing; 3. Identify community challenges and issues relating to rural housing in Haliburton County, develop an understanding of the unique challenges affecting housing in Haliburton County and the solutions that have been developed to address such challenges; and, 4. Assess local capacity (solutions) for addressing rural housing issues in Haliburton County, provide an assessment of the local capacity to deal with housing issues given the existing policies and approaches to housing issues.
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Host contact: Martin, Fay]]> Department: Geography]]>
Host contact: Carmount, Laurie]]> Department: Sociology]]> Summary of the Aging Well Surveys in Haliburton County

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Host contact: Reid, Heather]]> Departments: Mathematics and Nursing]]>
Host contact: Butcher, Ron]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Environmental Studies]]>
The project looks at: 1) existing methodology that can facilitate community engagement with the lake plan, 2) methods that can be used to effectively exchange feedback between a community and a committee, and 3) publication and distribution strategies the committee could use to further the community engagement plan.

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Host contact: Butcher, Ron]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
This is a report by the project coordinator summarizing her work on the Bioregional Atlas and the establishment of a framework for the actual creation of the atlas to follow. The atlas is to focus on both the human and non-human communities of the Haliburton Highlands and will include cultural, ecological, political, social, historical, biological, geological, and economic factors. This report sets out the objectives, outlines the products achieved over the summer, provides extensive bibliographic information, details the direction for each of the 30 map plates, presents budget proposals, and lists recommendations for those taking up the production of the atlas.

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Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The purpose of this paper is to assess the issue of waste management in Stanhope Township and compare it to waste management practices in other regions of Ontario. Background to the Township itself and its current waste management endeavour is outlined, followed by a discussion of the changing waste management structure within Ontario. The most prominent waste management practices worldwide are illustrated pointing out both the positive and negative attributes of each and focusing on the relevant environmental, economic, and social aspects.  A discussion of how bioregionalism correlates with the principles of a waste-reduced society is presented. In conclusion, suggestions aimed specifically at Stanhope Township are put forth.

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A main component of the theory of bioregionalism is that its strength and function ability begin with the individual commitment of the people in a given community. The paper puts forth the idea that foraging can make a valuable contribution to the development of a local bioregion as it helps develop individual values and skills which permit the participant to put into practice some of the aspects of the theory.

Drawing from a number of sources, the paper is a catalogue of edible plants organized first by general tree type or habitat. For each plant noted, common and scientific botanical names are given as well as distinguishing characteristics, habitat appearance, blooming period, and season to harvest. Information concerning preparation for medicinal and food purposes is included and notes of interest complete each record. Hand-drawn illustrations accompany the text and all information is cross-referenced in an index.

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Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
The goal for this project was to undertake new curriculum development for grades four and eight, with an emphasis on the geography curriculum. This curriculum is centred on a tour to the Haliburton Hatchery. As well, the host requested a revising and enhancing of the existing lesson plan for Grade 10 Academic Science. The development of the teaching packages incorporating Treatment Wetland technology into the existing education curriculum was essential to promoting green technologies and expanding the community involvement of Haliburton.]]>
Host contact: Wooton, Brent]]> Department: Geography]]>

A literature review of apprenticeship programming both local and far-reaching introduces the subject and is followed by a detailed description of the research methodology employed. Results are presented organized around a demographic profile, youth perceptions of trades, and possible barriers to programming. Details of services and programs available to youth interested in apprenticeships are documented. A discussion of results and recommendations both for youth and community conclude the paper.]]>
Host contact: Babbs, Trevor]]> Department: Geography]]>