Press release issued Dec. 15 by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit has been notified that initial screening of a local resident who has COVID-19…
Elementary schools seeing highest number of outbreaks across…
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually Dec. 8. By Sue Tiffin Provincially, elementary schools…
COVID19 outbreak declared at J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary…
By Nick BernardLast week, as part of their daily COVID-19 advisory table, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board reported that two cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed at J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary School in Haliburton.Over…
HHHS deficit adds to ‘very challenging year’
The following are brief reports from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services board meeting held virtually on Dec. 2. By Sue Tiffin When giving a financial overview, David O’Brien, vice-chair of the board and chair of…
Annual Nutcracker ballet returns with virtual performance
By Darren LumAfter two years away due to the pandemic, the annual staging of the Nutcracker ballet is returning with a virtual show, featuring several key dances set to the music that was written by…
Two confirmed COVID-19 cases at Stuart Baker Elementary…
By Darren Lum When Highlands resident Brandon Nimigon learned his daughter had close contact with a peer in her class who tested positive for COVID-19 he was left worried about her health.The married father of…
Vaccine clinics for children open this week
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 Nov. 24. By Sue Tiffin On the first day…
Vaccination policy for county workers raises tension
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County councillors are at odds over how to bring forth a Covid-19 vaccination policy that will impact workers.A report to council from chief administrative officer Mike Rutter led to deadlock and clear…
Vaccines approved for youth 5 to 11
By Sue TiffinHealth Canada has approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11.In a much anticipated announcement last Friday, Pfizer’s Comirnaty became the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in Canada for a younger age…
Health unit reports decline in number of people…
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held Nov. 17 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. By Sue Tiffin As of last week, the…
Bonnie Roe to be presented with award in…
By Katrina BoguskiOn Nov 16, Bonnie Roe will be presented with an award in Toronto from the Institute for Change. Leaders (ICL). According to its website, “ICL teaches the skills that organizers need to win…
Dysart passes COVID vaccination policy
Stephen Petrick Special to the Echo Dysart passes Covid vaccination policy Those who work for or with the Municipality of Dysart et al will soon be asked to show they’re fully vaccinated against Covid-19, but those…
Mass vaccination clinic reopens in Minden
By Sue Tiffin Mass vaccination clinic reopens in MindenThe following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held Oct. 27 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking.…
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…
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…
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…
Vaccination clinics have reached locals schools
By Katrina BoguskiIn recent weeks, staff from the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit have been holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics in local high schools for students, staff, parents, and members of the school community.Schools…
Resources available to help local businesses implement new…
By Katrina Boguski On Sept. 1, the provincial government announced that people will need to provide proof of being vaccinated fully and will need to produce ID in order to participate in many public events…
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…
Local entrepreneurs react to Ontario’s Step 3 reopening
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,…