The following are brief reports of items discussed during a media press conference held by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit on Jan. 20, and the health unit’s Board of Health meeting held…
Haliburton Youth Wellness Hub offering connection, support
By Sue Tiffin Isolation, disconnection from friends, nowhere to go and nothing to do.People of all ages are dealing with the stresses of a stay-at-home-order during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s…
New chamber executive says she ‘grew up’ in…
By Mike Baker It turns out that Haliburton’s newest professional import has quite an extensive history in the local community.Amanda Conn took the reins as executive director of the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce earlier…
Local health unit provides clarification on when businesses…
The Echo has received several questions in recent weeks, asking when local businesses will be able to reopen. Bernie Mayer, manager of health protection with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit offered these…
Giving children a place to play
By Darren Lum Watching her seven-year-old son Andrew McArthur-Robertson clamber on and around the latest addition to the Maple View complex in Wilberforce makes Sandra McArthur smile.It’s a long-time coming for her and the residents…
Exotic animal bylaw being considered for Highlands East
By Darren Lum The following are Highlands East council briefs from the Jan. 19 meeting held virtually on YouTube. The recent attempts to start a roadside zoo with exotic animals on Peterson Road in neighbouring…
New grants available for businesses impacted by second…
By Mike Baker Some of the local businesses hit hardest by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible to receive an extra helping hand courtesy of the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization [OHTO].The group, in collaboration…
Seniors finding balance in fitness during Friday group
By Sue Tiffin For three years, Jim Hicks has been enjoying Balanced Fitness classes – a program that combines gentle seated and standing strength, balance and movement exercises – in the auditorium of Minden’s Hyland…
New cyber security initiative launched in Haliburton County
By Mike Baker The Haliburton County Development Corporation is partnering up with its sister organization in the Kawartha Lakes to provide “critical” cyber security and support services to small and medium sized businesses across the…
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society shares five tips…
As the thermometer continues to dip, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds pet guardians to take extra precautions to keep animals safe during cold weather.When the temperature drops below freezing, pets should not be…
He’s finally gone
By Mike Baker Brace yourselves people, the United States of America are on the verge of re-entering the civilized world.It’s a date that, I would imagine, has long been marked down, highlighted and circled in…
County addresses ‘misinformation’ on shoreline bylaw
By Chad Ingram Haliburton County councillors are calling another special meeting to further discuss the county’s controversial draft shoreline preservation bylaw, after a discussion during a Jan. 13 council meeting that addressed misinformation about the…
Winsley celebrates history of printmaking
By Sue Tiffin Meggan Winsley has certainly made her mark on Toronto.The Haliburton-raised artist is drawing attention downtown in the city, her work being featured at the intersection of Queen Street West and Portland Street.Winsley…
‘This is serious,’ says MOH in health unit’s…
By Sue Tiffin On Jan. 13, at the first of a planned series of weekly media teleconferences launched last week, Dr. Ian Gemmill, acting medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district…
Cancellation of February Frost Fest confirmed
By Darren Lum With outdoor activities such as dogsledding, ice-climbing, and bonfire feasting where the young and young at heart would eat s’mores by a fire, the Frost Festival always brought joy to Haliburton.Its venue…
Upcoming Connections show reflection of our world
By Darren Lum This story is a follow-up to an article called, Daily account of the pandemic in self-portraits, which was published in the Echo on May 5.It’s been almost a year since the first…
‘Life goes on’ at Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary
By Sue Tiffin Two weeks in to the new year, Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary, a year-round rehabilitation facility located in Minden, had already taken in about eight animals in need of care.“Life goes on for us,…
Man charged with impaired driving, committing indecent act…
A Highland Grove resident is facing numerous charges following an “indecent” incident in downtown Haliburton on Christmas Eve.At approximately 3 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2020 members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to reports that…
County to create economic development position
By Chad Ingram Haliburton County council will create an economic development officer position for the county, as well as work toward joint procurement of goods and services for the county and its four lower-tier municipalities.During…
Chamber welcomes new ED, continues to promote local…
By Mike Baker The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is hoping for a much better year in 2021.While the COVID-19 pandemic brought a continuous flow of problems to the doors of the local business community…
This isn’t the time to be playing games
By Mike Baker As a massive sports fan, there’s a big part of me that kinda, sorta hates the fact that I wrote this editorial. Alas, it had to be done. I expect I’ll cop…