Submitted by the Haliburton County Youth Hub Published Feb. 19 2019 The tragic and untimely death of Peter Fearrey brought renovation and construction work at the Hali County Youth Hub to a virtual stand-still. “Peter…
Dysart councillors defend spending on recreation and cultural…
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 18 2019 Much time and energy was spent during Dysart et al’s budget meeting Thursday discussing the philosophy behind spending decisions namely what institutions should receive tax dollars and to…
Cadets recognized with Strathcona award
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 12 2019 Winning the Lord Strathcona Trophy confirms great things are happening with The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment 1129 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps – Haliburton. Named after Lord…
CARP founder Bob Stinson ready to step back
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 12 2019 Bob Stinson has been the face of the local CARP chapter as its president since he started it with Dani Stahl in 2012. His optimism and vision were…
Defining the problem
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 12 2019 Anyone who has moved up to Haliburton in a hurry will tell you it’s hard to find somewhere to live. When I first took a job as a…
Finnish Lapphunds race around Little Redstone
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 12 2019 Lapphund love was on full display with the second annual Ontario Finnish Lapphund Sledding on Jan.26 at Little Redstone Lake The training event drew 23 participants with their…
Haliburton BIA honours founding member
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 12 2019 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Haliburton Business Improvement Area annual general meeting on Tuesday Feb. 5 at Dysart et al council chambers. One…
Man arrested after fleeing RIDE program
On Feb. 4 at 8:30 p.m. officers from the Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 35 in the Township of Minden Hills. Officers approached a pickup…
Minor hockey for the week ending Feb. 10
Midget girls On Saturday evening the Bancroft IDA/Park View Dental Midget Girls Jets team travelled to Peterborough to play the Ice Kats for the start of the playoffs. The Jets played a hard fast paced…
SIRCH offers free lunch in February
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 12 2019 Yes there is such a thing as a free lunch. SIRCH Community Services is inviting the public to its Lunch is on Us offering every Thursday this month.…
Staff shines under pressure
To the Editor Most of us have moved at least once or twice in our lives. No matter the circumstances I think most will agree it is a very stressful time. Yesterday I was at…
Unexpected events can lead to homelessness
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 12 2019 This article is the second in a series on homelessness in Haliburton County leading up to an awareness event to be held throughout the county on March 1.…
Family staff help residents move out of Highland…
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 12 2019 Shirley Howe’s mom was one of the last to leave Highland Wood long-term care facility in Haliburton taking the belongings from her room for the relocation to Lindsay.…
Examining the doctor shortage in the Highlands
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 11 2019 Six doctors at minimum – four in Haliburton and two in Kinmount – are needed in order to meet the needs of the population. In January county council…
Vintage pop up shop to offer trip down…
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 11 2019 As a teenager in the ’90s Dan Manley was more interested in expanding his CD collection than spinning vinyl records. At the time he didn’t understand the fascination.…
Broken library window mischiefresults in arrest
By Staff Published Feb. 7 2019 A window of the Dysart branch of theHaliburton County Public Library was smashed during the early morning hoursof Sunday Feb. 3. According to Constable Amanda Gilbertwith the Haliburton Highlands…
Brave souls invited to take the Polar Bear…
By Jenn Watt Published Feb. 6 2019 Perhaps it’s the prospect of an icy cold plunge that brings people together; maybe it’s the charities the Polar Bear Challenge benefits. Or it could be the thrill…
Canadian Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers
Published Feb. 6 2019 Can you imagine being recently diagnosed with cancer and told that you need to travel to Toronto to receive your life saving treatment? For many people in Haliburton that is the…
Feb. 7 rally against education cutsplanned
By Sue Tiffin Published Feb. 6 2019 As an educator and parent of threeOntario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 15 –Trillium Lakelands president Colin Matthew told the Echo theimpact of cuts to education is an…
HighlandWood residents relocated evacuated from building following roof…
By Staff Updated Feb. 7 2019 from a story published online on Feb. 6. All residents from Highland Wood long-term care facility in Haliburton are being relocated within or evacuated from the building after a…
The Elements II: members exhibit creations at Rails…
By George Farrell Published Feb. 7 2019 It’s the time of year again when the Rails End Gallery holds its annual Members’ Salon wherein members of the gallery who happen to be artists get to…