By Mike BakerOne of the leaders behind a local coalition committed to improving quality of care for seniors living in long-term care homes has criticized Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott for “ignoring” a 3,600 signature-strong…
The Doug Ford dichotomy
To the Editor, During the first and second COVID waves, Doug Ford was on TV daily, presenting the image of someone who was in command of the situation (by giving daily updates – with communication…
Run for Terry wherever you are
Dear Terry Fox supporters, The official Terry Fox Run will be Sunday, Sept. 19. It will be virtual again this year, due to the continuing Covid threat. The theme, as it was last year, is…
My Soul
By Lynda Shadbolt Pythagoras of Samos (c. 570 – c. 495 BC) was an ancient Ionian Greek philosopher and a master mathematician. I heard Robert Holden, a British psychologist and author of many books, talk about Pythagoras…
It’s time to act
By Mike Baker I’ve lost count of the number of sad, horrific stories I’ve heard in recent years about how a promising young life was destroyed, and sometimes even cut short due to illicit drug…
Glen Dart, hockey hero and gentleman on and…
By Grace Oborne Decades have passed since hockey phenom Glen "Bimmy" Dart graced the ice with his smooth skating and powerful shot for the legendary Haliburton Huskies teams, and how he inspired everyone he met…
Jack Bush: The man with the red pen
By Steve GaleaThe recently built house, on the north side of the village of Haliburton, remains a work in progress. Phone issues have to be dealt with, furniture and décor need to be placed, gardens…
HE council members will attend committee meetings
The following are Highlands East Council briefs from the virtual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24. By Darren Lum The pandemic is far from over and virtual council meetings are likely to continue to enable access…
‘First of its kind’ dental clinic committed to…
By Mike BakerSince its inception back in 2010, the Haliburton County Volunteer Dental Outreach (VDO) has completed more than $3.2 million worth of in-kind dental work on some of our community’s most in-need residents.The brainchild…
Dysart earmarks land on Wallings Road for affordable…
By Mike BakerDysart et al Council last week agreed to provide around 2.7 acres of town-owned land to a local organization that is actively working to bring more affordable housing options to the community.At its…
Buckslide Blues Cruise wins best radio show
By Sue TiffinFive years ago, Patrick Monaghan might not have pictured himself sitting in his living room, decked out in Canoe FM swag, a popular radio host with a blues show nominated as one of…
Raising money and spirits through HHSS online auction
By Darren LumHigh school students are welcoming the public to participate in an online auction that will help to raise the spirits of this year’s graduating students, who have endured the challenges of attending school…
BIA, Lions Club calling on community to help…
By Mike Baker Two local organizations are encouraging area residents to help keep the Christmas spirit alive in Haliburton this festive season.The Haliburton and District Lions Club is teaming up with the Haliburton Village Business…
Dysart agrees to new contract conditions with HCSA
By Mike Baker Dysart et al council has signed off on a memorandum of understanding that will allow the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA) to operate on the local trail this winter season, providing the…
Never waste a good crisis
To the Editor, There is an old adage that goes way back in time and that has been used by political leaders of all stripes. That adage is, “never waste a good crisis.” The basic…
Highland Wood and Hyland Crest love
By Lynda Shadbolt Greetings readers of this column! I hope you are well and finding ways to stay connected, safe and focused on being positive and hopeful in these unique times. We all inspire, support…
Well hello there Haliburton
By Mike Baker It’s 2 a.m. on the morning of my first real production day with the Echo. Despite already writing a dozen versions of this introductory piece, here I am, with a deadline fast…
TLDSB equity task force lifts off
The following are brief reports of items discussed at the board of trustees meeting of Trillium Lakelands District School Board on Nov. 24. By Jenn Watt The school board has taken the first necessary steps…
Wooly winter warmth: Knitting mitts for kids
By Sue TiffinGail Scott laughs when she is asked why she is getting media attention lately.“I knit mitts for kids,” she says.Not just a handful of mittens, but more than 1,000 pairs to date over…
Service delivery review recommends increased centralization
By Chad Ingram Service delivery review recommends increased centralizationThe centralization of functions, harmonizing of regulations and creation of new staffing positions are repeated themes in the plethora of recommendations contained in a service delivery review…
HHSS grad leaves colourful lasting impression on University…
By Darren Lum Noelle Dupret Smith said being Canadian and having Haliburton in her heart was at the foundation of the rainbow pathways recently installed at the University of Windsor as a symbol of support…