Those looking for a virtual "night out" when we all have to stay in will be interested in checking out the Haliburton County Folk Society's live-stream concert series set to feature Albert Saxby and Cassidy…
Highlands Summer Festival season cancelled
One of Haliburton County's most popular summer attractions the Highlands Summer Festival announced on Monday it had to cancel its 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although the opening day isn't until June 29…
Lake associations donate thousands to food banks
By Chad Ingram Local lake associations are donating thousands of dollars to Haliburton County's food banks amid the COVID-19 pandemic and those who've donated are challenging other associations to do the same. Food banks are…
Son mourns father who died in Pinecrest outbreak
By Sue Tiffin Kevin DesRoches's dad Elmer moved into Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon in May 2018. "Dad loved it there" Kevin told the Echo . "He made friends quickly and the nurses doted [on]…
Dysart et al Update: April 3
The following is an update from the Municipality of Dysart et al as of April 3 2020 at 2:40 p.m. The Emergency Control Group met this morning as scheduled. Yesterday the Province designated the entire…
Province restricts outdoor fires in region
By Jenn Watt All outdoor fires in the province's "fire region" have been restricted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as of April 3. According to a press release from the MNRF those…
HHHS Community Programs launches HaliburtonCares.ca
Submitted by HHHS Haliburton Highlands Health Services – Community Programs has launched a new website to provide all residents of Haliburton County with up-to-date information and resources during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The site HaliburtonCares.ca…
Highlands East Update: April 2
The following is an update provided by the Municipality of Highlands East on Thursday April 2: Geocaching Mineral Collection Boat Launches & Public Docks in Highlands East On March 30 2020 the Provincial government extended…
No daytime burning in Haliburton County
Haliburton County's fire departments are not issuing daytime burning permits as they seek to reduce the number of calls and personal interaction required of firefighters. "As with everyone the fire departments are very concerned about…
Back to normal
By Sue Tiffin A s we begin to learn in the next week how much our efforts of physical distancing have prevented the spread of the coronavirus the question asked since public health officials first…
Dysart et al Update: April 1
The following is the update from the Municipality of Dysart et al as of April 1 2020 at 3:30 p.m. The Dysart et al Emergency Control met again this morning as scheduled. The Haliburton County…
HKPR health unit reports first confirmed case of…
The individual arrived by ambulance at Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) on March 30 after presenting with abdominal pain. He was subsequently diagnosed with pneumonia and tested for COVID-19 with results today confirming he is…
Letter: Let’s show our support
To the Editor This letter is not about the coronavirus it is about community support. This community has come under attack with something we have never seen before. This posting is on behalf of all…
Letter: Stay away from the cottage for now
To the Editor You can't outrun it. So please don't try. If you are like myself a cottager this letter is meant for you. I appreciate why you may wish to open your cottage early…
Together apart
By Lynda Shadbolt The world needs music and art now more than ever. We need the beauty the inspiration the creativity the aliveness the hope. We've been physical distancing for two weeks and we are…
Variety show funds chlorinator for Water Ambassadors
By Darren Lum Water Ambassadors Canada is congratulating Eleanor Cooper for helping them bring clean drinking water to Venezuelans by organizing the variety talent fundraiser held last November at the West Guilford Community Centre. With…
‘What is one night for me to sleep…
Fundraiser brings awareness of homelessness By Darren Lum For all the rugged outdoor beauty of the Highlands there is a challenging reality that faces many in this area: homelessness. The second Sleeping in Cars event…
When the cottage is off limits
By Janet Trull In troubled times the family cottage seems like a sanctuary. But last week Doug Ford asked people to stay away from their seasonal residences so they do not overwhelm small communities with…
Demand at Haliburton County food banks growing
By Chad Ingram Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic a number of Haliburton County residents have been laid off of work and local food banks are experiencing an increase in demand. “We anticipate demands (and costs)…
Eagle Lake Country Market working for a safer…
By Darren Lum The family-run Eagle Lake Country Market is ensuring they’re doing whatever it takes to provide enhanced safety for their 11 employees and shoppers during the coronavirus pandemic. The week before the March…
Financial pressures social isolation presenting mental health challenges
Mental health supports available for residents of Haliburton County By Jenn Watt Mental health service providers in Haliburton County are reaching out to residents to remind them that help is available as the coronavirus pandemic…