Kim McBrien Evans is an advocate of embracing the colours that bring you joy. This shawl was conceptualized after her co-author Kate Atherley gravitated to a bright yellow, bulky yarn while at a trade show.…
Gallery in bloom with Shadow Garden exhibition
Birds of Paradise, a steel, wire and hand-formed glass sculpture, gives the impression of motion and energy.Artist Susan Rankin stands outside the Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre with her piece called Sunset dancing on…
Puzzle makers collaborate with area artist
By Sue Tiffin When the doors of TheOccurrence, local puzzle purveyors, open on Aug. 21, at The Puzzle Factory, it could be to a line of fans – of puzzles, of Canadian landscapes, or both.…
Nephew pens book about pilot’s service in WWII,…
By Jenn Watt Don Ross never met the uncle after whom he is named, but after spending countless hours working on the book In Defence of Home and Country: The Story of World War II Pilot…
Musical evening to benefit Abbey Gardens
By Jenn Watt Although Jason Fowler’s plans to teach at Haliburton School of Art + Design this summer were delayed when the school cancelled their summer programming the musician will still be coming to the…
Minister’s visit promotes local tourism
By Darren Lum Ontario Minister of Tourism Lisa MacLeod had nothing but good things to say about the Highlands as she walked through the Haliburton Sculpture Forest last week as part the “Reopening Ontario Tour.”…
Lions pounce on opportunity to fund local learning
The Haliburton and District Lions Club is helping to purchase Maker Kits. Maker Kits also called STEAM Kits focus on enhancing children and youth understanding of STEAM - science technology engineering art and math. STEAM…
Community responds to restore Enchanted Forest
By Sue Tiffin Published May 26 2020 Wooden board games a shelving unit a load of white gravel and a rotary phone: these are a few of the things the Enchanted Forest at Abbey Gardens…
The road to the Highlands Opera Studio
By Huw Morgan Special to the Echo Imagine the pressure! You are a young talented opera singer looking to launch your career in the major opera houses of the world. If you get selected at…
Bringing joy one phone call at a time
By Darren Lum An easy smile washes over Bill Gliddon’s face as he sits on his porch talking about the musical interludes he offers over the phone to residents at long-term care facilities in Haliburton.…
Folk society to livestream concerts starting April 11
Those looking for a virtual "night out" when we all have to stay in will be interested in checking out the Haliburton County Folk Society's live-stream concert series set to feature Albert Saxby and Cassidy…
Highlands Summer Festival season cancelled
One of Haliburton County's most popular summer attractions the Highlands Summer Festival announced on Monday it had to cancel its 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although the opening day isn't until June 29…
Connecting with community during a time of social…
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HHSS library introduces more Black-Canadian authors
By Sue Tiffin Within days of a display dedicated to works by Black-Canadians being set up in the library at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School to recognize Black History Month Brother by David Chariandry was signed…
Lunar Bloom makes top 100 for CBCspotlight contest
By Darren Lum Lunar Bloom needs your vote to win theCBC spotlight contest with their popular love song Sweater. Haliburton's connection to indie folktrio Lunar Bloom is Jocelyn Regina a well-known singing and actingtalent who…
Lemon Bucket Orkestra to bring folk-punk dance party…
By Jenn Watt Published Jan. 28 2020 For the last 10 years the members of Lemon Bucket Orkestra have travelled the world bringing their high-energy Eastern European folk-punk dance party to venues big and small…
Dean brings passion for colleges to new job
By Jenn Watt After spending most of her life in downtown Toronto the new dean at Haliburton School of Art + Design packed up her things making sure to remember her parka and snowshoes and…
Daytime disco draws a crowd moves the soul
By Darren Lum Under the disco balls hanging from the wooden rafters at the Rails End Gallery lit by the glow of the refracted light Toby a retiree and volunteer dances with the gallery’s curator…
HHSS to stage The Breakfast Club this week
By Darren Lum What’s old is new again. The Haliburton Highlands Secondary School Grade 11/12 drama class is bringing the 1980s classic The Breakfast Club to the stage this week. Released in 1985 the John…
Arts Council reflects on year eyes future
By Darren Lum The prevailing theme of the Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands at this year’s annual general meeting was all about taking steps forward and inspiring others. They discussed the continued success of events…
Local resident featured in book about healing power…
By Sue Tiffin The Awesome Music Project: Songs of Hope and Happiness is a book featuring a collection of stories chronicling the transformative power of music from more than 100 people including Danny Michel Sarah…