In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, The Township of Minden Hills, The Township of Algonquin Highlands and The Municipality of Dysart et al have declared a…
Council defers controversial shoreline structure amendments
By Adam Frisk Dysart et al council once again voted to defer proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw concerning accessory buildings within the minimum water setback, pushing the debate to a third…
County council approves 2026 budget
By Emily Stonehouse Stormy winter weather forced the Dec. 10 regular meeting of county council to shift exclusively to an online platform. Warden Dave Burton efficiently hopped right into the meeting, bringing forth the finance…
What Ontario’s Bill 60 means for tenants and…
By Adam Frisk The provincial government recently passed the "Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act" (Bill 60), a major piece of legislation that changes several provincial laws, including the Residential Tenancies Act, which governs rental agreements…
Gender-based violence remains epidemic in Haliburton County
By Emily Stonehouse Please note that the following article contains graphic depictions of gender-based violence and femicide that some readers may find disturbing. To receive support around this topic, please reach out to the Haliburton…
Haliburton paramedic honoured for more than 30 years…
By Adam Frisk For some people, 30 years on the job may feel like a lifetime, but for Haliburton County Paramedic Service Chief Mike Slatter, it felt like it went by in the blink of…
Head Lake shore alders to get a trim
By Adam Frisk The tag alders along the Head Lake shoreline are set to be trimmed back and thinned out in an effort to improve sightlines and aesthetics while maintaining the shoreline's ecological integrity. Council…
The Canadian Way
By Emily Stonehouse Over the past few months, the differences between countries have stood out like a sore thumb. Constant comparisons, dichotomizations, polar opposites seen in real time. We see this in the form of…
Moorelands Camp changes lives for the better
By Emily Stonehouse eep in the woods of Dorset, there is a magical place. A place where kids can be kids, where the pressures of the real world can be shed, and the joy of…
‘It stinks’: Locals blast Beer Store closure
By Adam Frisk Haliburton residents blasted the announced closure of the Beer Store last week after it served the community for nearly 50 years. “It stinks,” Linda Heeps simply said. “They’re losing their job, and…
Places for People make plans for the future
By Emily Stonehouse Changes are on the horizon for local housing initiative Places for People (P4P); a major theme that came out of this year’s AGM, held at the Haliburton Curling Club on Nov. 8.…
Haliburton sled dogs hit big screen with Jonas…
By Adam Frisk The huskies from Haliburton’s Winterdance Dogsled Tours were back on the big screen, making a brief appearance in the new Disney Christmas movie starring the Jonas Brothers. Winterdance’s Tanya McCready and her…
Beer Store confirms Haliburton closure
by Adam Frisk The Beer Store (TBS) has confirmed the closure of its Haliburton location at the start of the new year. The beer retailer confirmed to the Echo Thursday that the Hops Drive location…
‘I’m proud’: Banners honour Haliburton veterans
By Adam Frisk The main street of Haliburton Village was freshly adorned with banners honouring local veterans in a project that was met with profound pride by some of the families of those who served.…
A Tail of Two Tail Gunners
Every year, we stray further from the day World War Two ended. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War In Canada, the remaining WW2 veterans are over…
Local businesses ‘uneasy’ after second string of break-ins
By Adam Frisk A recent surge in break-ins, including two incidents in as many weeks at one location, has local business owners on edge and calling for increased public safety measures. Kelsey Redman, owner of…
Head Lake footbridge to be reassessed
By Adam Frisk The footbridge at Head Lake Park will be reassessed while council looks at replacement alternatives after receiving the final draft of the proposed new bridge design. Hoping to “get this thing put…
Sir Sam’s enters the next era of modernization
By Emily Stonehouse With every ending, there comes a new beginning. That’s the optimistic attitude Dave Bishop, general manager of Eagle Lake’s Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride, is taking into the winter season. Last week,…
Highlands East holds public meeting on Centre Lake…
By Adam Frisk The fate of a significant portion of the Centre Lake shoreline in Highlands East was once again before the municipal council, as the community grapples with a large-scale proposed subdivision. The Municipality…
Haliburton Forest plants monumental manoomin seeds
By Thomas Smith Haliburton Forest has taken a monumental step in fostering a relationship between their company and members of the Williams Treaties First Nations. The process started six years ago, when Haliburton Forest’s General…
Healthy Democracy Project looks at the big picture
By Emily Stonehouse The momentum around the Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. With their second presentation completed on Oct. 14 to over 60 attendees at…