Browse Items (296 total)

Connor, Joshua, A Front Porch View of Canning Lake: A Study of Historical Settlement Patterns, Trent University, 2005

Traces the property history using abstract property indexes located in the Land Registry Office, Minden, and analyzes the development of the property…

Tags: Canning Lake, Cultural Studies, development, lakes, land use

Hayes, Christine; Truesdell, Jason, A Guide to the Ontario Endangered Species Act 2007: Information for Private Landowners in Haliburton County, Trent University, 2009

A handbook outlining reasons for legislation, classification of ecologically sensitive lands, application of legislation, restrictions and…

Tags: endangered species, Environment Studies, land use, natural heritage, wildlife

Clydesdale, Dan, Haliburton Highlands Health Needs Assessment, Trent University, 2003

Tags: health, health services, rural communities, Social and Health Studies

Assad, Nick, A History of Canning Lake: the origins of settlement in Minden and Snowdon Townships and tracing property ownership, Trent University, 2003

Tags: colonisation, Cultural Studies, Economic Studies, history, lakes, roads, settlement

Wozniak, Kristen, A History of Windy Pine, Trent University, 2010

Tags: canadian studies, Cultural Studies, Flora Morrison, local history, Mary Northway, oral history, windy pine, women

Alexandra Taylor, A Literary Review of the Effects of Snowmobiling on Wildlife: with a focus on the impact of noise emissions, U-Links, 2000

Tags: recreation, snowmobiling, tourism

Nicholas Weissflog, A Report on Ecosystem Services for the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust:, 2013

Tags: ecosystem, rural

Erica Rumbolt, Abbey Gardens - Waste Management, 2012

A study of the current waste management practices of Haliburton County, Ontario and the potential diversion of organic waste materials to Abbey…

Tags: Abbey Gardens, Compost, waste management

Polnick, Heather, Accessibility Standards: Raising Awareness about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Trent University, 2010

Accessibility background research and informal interviews with key-informants from Haliburton County's Business Community.

Tags: Accessibility, business, Disability, Haliburton Business Community, Seniors, Social and Health Studies, tourism

Kasia Janik, Active Transportation Initatives in Haliburton and Minden Ontario, 2012

Tags: Biking, running, walking

Fletcher, Amanda; Hunt, Bethany, Age-Friendly in Haliburton County, Trent University, 2010

Tags: Aging, health, Rural Living, Seniors, Social and Health Studies

Dillon, Adam, Aggregated Extraction in Haliburton County Part Two: Ecological integrity of regional pits and quarries, Trent University, 2006

Tags: aggregates, environment, Environment Studies, gravel pits, industry, quarries, sand pits

Adam Dillon, Aggregated Extraction in Haliburton County: A preliminary investigation into the rehabilitation of regional pits and quarries, Trent University, 2006

Tags: aggregates, environment, Environment Studies, gravel pits, industry, quarries, sand pits

Kiley, Robert, Aging Well in Haliburton County: The Personal Experience, Trent University, 2010

A qualitative research project commissioned by the Haliburton Aging-Well Committee.

Tags: Aging, Seniors, Social and Health Studies

Matheson, Derek; Romaniuk, Matthew, A septic system guide for cottagers - A Kennesis Lake community project, Trent University, 2007

This project reviewed alternatives to septic systems that are applicable in Haliburton County. The project was done in the form of a website.

Tags: cottages, Environment Studies, lakes, septic systems, waste, waste treatment

Reddick, Dave, An Atlas of Community and Park Areas for the Township of Minden Hills, Trent University, 2008

The Atlas groups the park properties of Minden Hills Township. It provides maps of the parks, their locations, facilities, and attractions. Ultimately…

Tags: Economic Studies, Environment Studies, parks, recreation, tourism, trails

Lapointe, Katherine; Peters, Monica, An Evaluation Report for Point in Time, Trent University, 2008

An audit of all operations for Point in Time with regard to the four areas the Childrens Mental Health Organization identify as required for…

Tags: children, evaluation, Mental health, organizations, Social and Health Studies

Laing, Elizabeth, An exploration of alternative sewage treatment systems and their potential benefits for small municipalities in Ontario, Trent University, 2003

Tags: alternative sewage systems, septic systems, sewage disposal

Mishalkowsky, Jennifer, Analysis of the ethical issues according to frequent snowmobile users of the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Trails, Trent University, 2004

Tags: Environment Studies, ethics, snowmobiling, trails

Benishek, Nicole, Application of Aggregate Resources Act in Haliburton, Ontario, Trent University, 2007

Examines the Aggregate Resources Act as it applies to Haliburton County; focuses on legislation and the role municipalities have in the aggregate…

Tags: aggregates, Environment Studies, environmental impacts, gravel pits, legislation, policy, sand pits

Hayes, Christine; Truesdell, Jason, Applying the Endangered Species Act, 2007 in Haliburton County, Trent University, 2009

Discusses reasons for endangered species legislation, classification of ecologically sensitive lands, application of legislation, restrictions and…

Tags: community, endangered species, Environment Studies, land use, natural heritage, stewardship, wildlife

Luciano, Dani-Marie, Art on Trails - A Case Study Approach: Haliburton Highlands, Trent University, 2005

Paper provides background information to aid in decision-making about the incorporation of art on local trails systems, and to help initiate a…

Tags: arts, Cultural Studies, recreation, tourism, trails

Emily Grubb, Assessing the Health of Gull Lake, 2013

Tags: benthic macroinvertebrates, Biomonitoring, CBR, indicator species, Trent University, water quality

Kumada, Mari; Moore, Mari, Assessment and Evaluation of the Amalgamation of the Staff of the OEYC Daycare Center in Haliburton, Trent University, 2005

Purpose is to identify ways to strengthen the process of amalgamation of the administration of the Ontario Early Year Centres in the Haliburton area.

Tags: amalgamation, children, daycare, Social and Health Studies

Kristy MacMillan, Best Practices for Aggregates Extraction in Haliburton County, 2007

Tags: aggregates, environmental impact, pollution

Kelly, Chris, Best Practices for Managing Trails Using Volunteers, Trent University, 2006

The research will be used to develop a model for best practices for trail development and management that will assist the organization in developing…

Tags: Environment Studies, outdoors, partnerships, recreation, Social and Health Studies, trails, volunteers

Chreptyk, Erin; Fryer, Julia, Beyond the Physical: An evaluation of Cottage Dreams, Trent University, 2007

This evaluation examined the effectiveness of the program, the benefits it offers to participants, and the role of the program within the…

Tags: cancer, cancer recovery, Cottage Dreams, cottages, Haliburton County, health care, Mental health, Social and Health Studies

Carrie Swail, Bioregionalism needs Food and Food needs Bioregionalism, 2001

Tags: agriculture, bioregionalism, CBR, local food, Trent Univeristy

Edwards, Erin; Murc, Kim; White, Justin, Building Connections: Wetlands Boardwalk for Minden-Hills Township, Trent University, 2008

Examines the development of a wetlands boardwalk linking the River Walk Trail to Minden walking trail system. Discusses economic, ecological and…

Tags: boardwalk, ecology, Economic Studies, education, environment, Environment Studies, Social and Health Studies, wetlands

Vander Klok, Jordan, Building Green in Haliburton County: Perceptions of Sustainable Housing, Trent University, 2008

Tags: construction, environment, Environment Studies, green building, housing