By Lynda Shadbolt There are so many healing modalities that are available to help us live a healthy life, to support us as we recover from an injury or illness and to just help guide…
Time to stock up on the goods
By Katrina Boguski The squirrels and chipmunks in my yard have been stocking up for some time already, stashing food originally intended for birds. I would be tempted to scold them for their thieving antics,…
Trees cut for development concerns residents
To the Editor, Re.: Harburn Holdings Development Proposal on Peninsula Dr./CR 21 on Grass Lake in Haliburton We have to express our strong opposition to the above mentioned development.As we live on Grass lake since…
Alarming new condo development on Grass Lake
To the Editor, Many residents and property owners in the Haliburton-Minden area are just now finding out about a massive new condo development being proposed for a wetlands portion of Grass Lake, and the news…
RONA Cobourg supports CMHA HKPR through Heroes Campaign
By Grace Oborne Not all heroes wear capes. Instead, most heroes are individuals who intend to make this place better for all people. You too can be a hero when you donate to Lowe’s Canada…
LTC is still a ‘top of mind’ issue…
Haliburton-CKL LTC Coalition created a rigorous election campaign to bring awareness to voters about marking their ballot with an X for a candidate who would commit to taking action and set timelines, to improve our…
A successful and heartfelt fundraiser for the Abbey…
A community of all ages wearing lime green fundraising T-shirts gathered on the lower lawn of the beautiful Abbey Retreat Centre property last Sunday to celebrate the culmination of the second annual Haliburton Highlands Challenge…
Extracurricular, athletics and clubs returning to HHSS
By Darren LumAfter close to two years living with pandemic restrictions, life at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School is returning to a place where athletic teams, social and service clubs and inter-school sports with an emphasis…
Taking on trail race proves teen belongs among…
By Darren LumThe Red Hawks this year were well-represented by 16-year-old Nick Phippen in the 50 kilometre race at the annual Haliburton Forest Trail Race where he wasn’t just the youngest competitor, but also earned…
Virtual event informs parents about fourth wave
Local Medical Officer of Health to Host Virtual COVID-19 Info Session for Parents -Concerned about COVID-19? Wondering when a vaccine will be available for children? Unsure about how we can protect the health of young…
Until next time Haliburton
By Grace OborneAs I sit to write my final article for the Echo and Times, I look out to see the calm and tempting water of Canning Lake. I keep thinking that I can’t believe…
Staffing shortages influence decisions on vaccination
By Katrina BoguskiThe Haliburton Highlands Health Services board met virtually on Sept 23. CEO Carolyn Plummer provided an update on several issues related to the fourth wave of the pandemic.Her written report, contained in the…
Three time winner
Incumbent Jamie Schmale received 33,826 votes, 52.6 percent which is an increase of about 1,500 from 2019 to take his third win in the Haliburton - Kawartha Lakes - Brock riding. Liberal Judi Forbes was…
Schmale wins again in a landslide, returns to…
By Fred Groves Monday night’s, Sept. 20 federal election once again turned out to be bittersweet for Conservative Jamie Schmale.Cruising to another victory, the Member of Parliament will head back to Ottawa where he will…
Incumbent Jamie Schmale awaits election results
By Fred Groves As the results of the 44th federal election began to trickle in Monday night, anxious voters and candidates had to wait a little longer than usual as mail-in ballots were to be…
‘Little Library’ idea acceptedin Highlands East
By Fred Groves They are called Little Libraries but there is nothing minuscule about a new idea that is coming to the Municipality of Highlands East.At the Sept. 14 regular council meeting, Economic Development Co-ordinator…
The Land Between is moving
By Grace OborneOver the last year, the Land Between has advanced and grown, forcing them to move out of their current location.The Land Between “works to achieve bioregionalism; a sense of place and active broad…
COVID recovery plans require flexibility in the face…
By Katrina BoguskiThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit met virtually on Sept. 16. During the meeting the board heard from Dr. Natalie Bocking and other staff members about various plans to transition into…
Drastic increase in building permits
The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Sept. 14 virtual meeting of Highlands East council. By Fred Groves Highlands East has seen a drastic increase in the permits that have been issued.…
When life gives you apples … make apple…
Apple Sauce Project returns to Haliburton County By Angelica IngramIt’s that time of year again when the apples are ripe and falling from the trees—perfect for apple sauce!The Apple Sauce Project turns unused apples from…
Deep change needed
To the Editor, In August of 2018, Greta Thunberg started her solitary “school strike for climate” outside the Swedish parliament.Her demands were that the Swedish government reduce carbon emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement.Her…