By Chad Ingram Published June 26 2018 The past year saw the opening of the palliative care centre at the Haliburton Highlands Health Services facility in Haliburton Village a facility that has been used by…
Escaped emu sends residents on wild-goose chase
By Olivia Robinson Published June 26 2018 An emu has been found safe after spending nearly 24 hours on the loose in Haliburton. After flying the coop from a private residence the emu was spotted…
HE council chooses Clark as senior of the…
By Jenn Watt Published June 26 2018 Highlands East Mayor Dave Burton appropriately called his speech on Hilda Clark “Hilda Helps Out.” The first person to be named Senior of the Year in Highlands East…
Ice and ball rink to replace old skate…
By Sue Tiffin Published June 26 2018 The following are brief reports of items discussed during a June 25 meeting of Dysart council. Andy Salvatori and Mark Dennys on behalf of Rotary Club of Haliburton…
John Smith running for Ward 4 of Dysart…
By Sue Tiffin Published June 26 2018 Nominations for council continue to trickle in with a new candidate and an incumbent throwing their proverbial hats into the ring for Dysart and Highlands East councils. In…
Let’s get back to basics
To the Editor We have become slaves to social media by way of Twitter Facebook Instagram texting internet and more. There are serious consequences for posting damaging comments that have negative harassing remarks that damage…
Library software helps local author
Software is expensive and it is difficult to always have the latest version of the software available when you need it for occasional use. The library is a great resource and has recently added the…
Passengers unharmed in bus accident
by Chad Ingram Published June 26 2018 A group of students from J.D. Hodgson Elementary School were sidetracked on their way to Toronto Metro Zoo for a June 19 field trip when their bus wound…
The Bancroft Times joins White Pine Media
The Bancroft Times newspaper has come under new ownership joining other local papers associated with White Pine Media. The purchase was made official on Friday June 15. White Pine Media includes the Haliburton County Echo…
Travellers to avoid U.S.
The following letter was submitted June 11 to the President of the United States following the G7 Summit hosted in Quebec. Sir My wife and I recently returned from a short visit to upper New…
What a week
By Cindy Campbell Published June 26 2018 Before I go any further everyone needs to know I think being able to live in Haliburton is a true blessing every day. The people the inherent love…
Using wood ash to restore calcium in lakes…
By Jenn Watt Published June 21 2018 Years of acid rain have left some lakes in central Ontario with “ecological osteoporosis” a term scientists use to paint a picture of what happens to the environment…
Balaskis thank community
By Jenn Watt Published June 19 2018 The Balaski family is thanking the Haliburton community for their support following the loss of their home to fire on June 8. Val and Mike Balaski were home…
Confronting perceptions of poverty in Haliburton County
By Olivia Robinson Published June 19 2018 The Canadian Federation of University Women hosted a presentation and roundtable discussion asking attendees to imagine what it’s like to live in poverty in Haliburton County. Initially some…
County considers consistent signage
By Chad Ingram Published June 19 2018 The concept of establishing aesthetically consistent signage throughout Haliburton County was discussed by members of the county’s tourism advisory committee during a June 13 meeting. Algonquin Highlands Deputy…
From Minden to Toyota City
By Darren Lum Published June 19 2018 The next time you see a 2019 Toyota Rav 4 you might just catch the influence of the Highlands if you look really closely. Jake Walker Haliburton Highlands…
Fun and games for students and Extendicare residents
By Sue Tiffin Published June 19 2018 Laughter cheers and encouragement filled the Stuart Baker Elementary School gym on May 31 when Grade 2/3 French Immersion students invited Extendicare residents to an annual day of…
Haliburton youth hub confirms $985000 in funding
By Olivia Robinson Published June 19 2018 Executive director Marg Cox announced at Point in Time’s annual general meeting on June 12 that Haliburton’s forthcoming youth hub has secured $985000 from Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.…
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Heritage Ballet brings Broadway to Haliburton By Jenn Watt Published June 19 2018 Heritage Ballet’s 17th annual recital took place at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion in Haliburton. The show was called Broadway to…
HHSS celebrates athletes coaches
By Sue Tiffin Published June 19 2018 Athletes coaches family and friends celebrated a year of HHSS sports at the high school’s annual athletic banquet held on June 12. Speeches were often emotional as coaches…
Jaguars represent at provincial math competition
By Darren Lum Published June 19 2018 The J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary School math team was surprised to make it as far as they did. The team consisting of Grade 8s Molly Devolin and Jackson…