By Mike Baker “We’re just happy and excited to see smiling faces once again,” said Kate Butler, director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum, on Friday, July 16 on what was the local facility’s first day…
Ontario to move into Step 3, largely reopen…
By Mike Baker The next step in Ontario’s COVID-19 recovery will be ushered in on Friday, July 16 in a move that will see indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities, cinemas, museums and casinos reopen,…
HHHS extends strategic plan, discusses ‘year of the…
By Mike Baker Haliburton Highlands Health Services has adopted a new one-year strategic plan as the organization prepares for life after the COVID-19 pandemic.The plan includes four priority areas – advancing community partnerships, investing in…
Standby list available for end-of-day vaccines
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually June 23 and press releases from…
Ontario moving into Step 2 of reopening plan
By Mike Baker Beginning June 30, Haliburton residents will be able to schedule haircuts, get their nails done and hang out with up to 25 friends outdoors as Ontario moves into Step 2 of its…
Health unit excited for ‘most vaccine we’ve had…
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually June 16. This week, people with…
Haliburton’s patios and stores ready for business as…
By Sue Tiffin As restrictions began to lift across the province on Friday with the launch of Step 1 of Ontario’s COVID-19 economic recovery framework, much-needed rain in Haliburton County fell, but did not dampen…
Haliburton ‘not forgotten’ in vaccine roll-out: MOH
By Sue Tiffin After the announcement that second dose appointments could be accelerated beginning last week, many Haliburton County residents logged in to or phoned the provincial booking system but were disappointed to see that…
Planning for school in September full of ‘moving…
By Sue Tiffin Trillium Lakelands District School Board is currently planning for both in-school and at-home learning for the 2021-2022 year.TLDSB parents were asked to register for online learning by June 1, or be placed…
Second doses available locally despite A.J. LaRue closure
By Sue Tiffin As reported in last week’s Echo, the mass vaccination clinic in Haliburton will close at the end of this month. The health unit has told the Echo that those who received their…
Haliburton’s mass vaccine clinic to close rather than…
By Sue Tiffin According to a press release from the HKPRDHU titled “Influx of Vaccine Opens More Opportunities for Local Vaccination Appointments,” the mass vaccination clinic at Haliburton’s A.J. LaRue community centre will close later…
Virtual rally to demand changes to Ontario’s long-term…
By Mike Baker Bonnie Roe has had enough.As one of the founding members of the Haliburton-City of Kawartha Lakes Long-Term Care Coalition, Roe has spent the past 12 months advocating for local seniors and calling…
Haliburton chamber participating in COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative
By Mike Baker The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is offering free COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits to small and medium-sized businesses across the county.In partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and both the…
MOH asks residents to avoid post long-weekend COVID-19…
By Sue TiffinStaff reporter The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually May 19. In her introductory…
Haliburton’s mass vaccine clinic to close rather than…
By Sue Tiffin Staff reporter The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually May 12, and a press…
Minden and Haliburton mass clinics still not running…
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held virtually May 5 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. For the third successive…
Farmers’ Market essential, going ahead with season
By Darren Lum Whatever the Ontario government decides regarding the current stay-at-home order, set to run until May 20 as of press time, the Haliburton County Farmers’ Market, which is considered an “essential service,” is…
JDHES students emboldened by perceived resistance to adding…
By Darren Lum Standing in front of the mural wall of athletes on the side of the A.J. LaRue Arena, Grade 8 J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary School student Cheyenne Degeer said learning about Lesley Tashlin,…
Chamber president pleased with paid sick day program,…
By Mike Baker Representatives from the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce say the Ontario government’s decision to introduce a temporary paid sick day program is “a step in the right direction.”Premier Doug Ford unveiled plans…
Paramedics vaccinating homebound residents
By Chad Ingram Haliburton County paramedics began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound patients and their caregivers last week.As paramedic chief and EMS director Tim Waite told county councillors during an April 28 online meeting, on…
Highlands Opera Studio is back with a bang
By Mike Baker After spending a year in the wilderness, the Highlands Opera Studio roared back to life this past weekend with the first performance in a new online concert series.From May 2 to July…