By Jenn Watt Published April 26 2018 For those struggling with low mood anxiety or depression a new provincial initiative is offering workbooks coaching and videos at no cost to the consumer. BounceBack workbooks are…
Brush in Hand juried exhibition
Published April 24 2018 Brush in Hand is a partnership of the Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands and the Finn Artists’ Center. It is a great opportunity to see new paintings created by Arts Council…
Company filling casting call in Highlands
By Jenn Watt Published April 24 2018 From beginning to end the process of casting jewelry can take more than 24 hours. Even if the model for a ring for instance has already been created…
Cooking en Français
By Darren Lum Published April 24 2018 Expect the sweet and aromatic smell of cookies with that je ne sais quoi come the first week of May as local elementary school students in Haliburton will…
Dysart approved for $2.8M grant for bioheat system
By Chad Ingram Published April 24 2018 A wood-fuelled heating system for downtown Haliburton is a step closer to reality after the municipality of Dysart et al was approved for a $2.8 million grant from…
Echo wins general excellence award
The Haliburton County Echo placed first for general excellence in its circulation category in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers Competition. Placements of first second and third were revealed at a gala dinner in…
Haliburton sets tone for future Dramatic Arts Days
By Darren Lum Published April 24 2018 Haliburton hosted what is expected to be the inaugural Trillium Lakelands District School Board Dramatic Arts Day several weeks ago at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion. The…
Health inspection records to be published online
By Jenn Watt Published April 24 By July 1 residents in Haliburton County will be able to go online to find information on health inspection results from restaurants hair and beauty salons and recreational water…
Police respond to 93 calls
Published April 24 2018 Over the last week Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to 93 calls including five animal complaints two break and enter calls one noise complaint nine traffic complaints and 10 motor vehicle accidents…
Residents beware Dover’s Spring Rd
To the Editor Now that spring is finally arriving the improvements to Highway 118 will be completed. It is good to see the improvements but even over the winter with the improvements to date the…
Session to educate on human sex trafficking prevention
By Jenn Watt Published April 24 2018 An education session on human sex trafficking is planned for Friday April 27 in Haliburton. Hosted by local MPP Laurie Scott who has done extensive work raising awareness…
Strength of papers
By Jenn Watt Published April 24 2018 One of the most enjoyable parts of attending the Ontario Community Newspaper Association awards gala is seeing what other papers are up to. Reading the top three stories…
Taking care of taxes
By Sue Tiffin Published April 24 2018 From the end of February right through to the end of April Marlene Watson’s family and friends know where to find her – surrounded by piles of tax…
The flow of energy
By Lynda Shadbolt Published April 24 2018 The yogis have always said “where the attention goes the breath follows and the energy or life force follows the breath.” The life force or energy is called…
Theatre program gives kids 10 to 14 an…
By Sue Tiffin Published April 24 2018 It’s common to hear celebrated thespians on awards shows looking back at influences in their younger years to thank the people and programs that gave them the skills…
Understanding brave decision
To the Editor I would like to commend staff reporter Sue Tiffin for her compassionate and beautifully written report about Bob and Noreen Bishop. I write as a long-time friend of them both. The word…
Volunteers make the community
By Jenn Watt Published April 24 2018 Volunteers came together at the Haliburton Curling Club on Sunday April 22 for an appreciation lunch put on by the Municipality of Dysart et al. Mayor Murray Fearrey…
Workers reach tentative deal following rallies
By Jenn Watt Published April 24 2018 On Wednesday during their lunch break a group of workers from Haliburton Highlands Health Services waved to cars passing on Gelert Road outside the Haliburton facility signs reading…
Climate tops list of local environmental concerns
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Close to home
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Fair an introduction to volunteer opportunities new technology
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