By Vivian Collings There’s something in the water in Haliburton County. The Highlands have long been a place to foster excellent athletes who would go on to have successful careers on and off the ice,…
Dysart gauges interest among non-profits for recyclables
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dysart is considering opening its landfills to a non-profit group that may want to collect recyclable alcohol containers as a means to generate revenue. John Watson, the township’s…
Dysart residents can assess shoreline health
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterDysart has developed a tool waterfront property owners could use to determine the health of their shoreline.A shoreline lake health assessment was discussed throughout development of the Site Alteration…
Fourcast Addiction Centre breaks the stigma
By Thomas SmithAnybody in the catchment area of Fourcast’s five offices including Lindsay, Minden, Campbellford, Cobourg, and Peterborough can attend counselling and receive services offered. All of their services are offered 1-on-1.“All of our groups…
Pro brings lacrosse camp to county
By Vivian CollingsScott Stewart, former professional lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League, has recently moved to the County with his family and is excited to share his love for the sport in the Haliburton…
Wild game dinner a huge success, says HHOA…
By Thomas Smith “The wild game dinner was another big success,” says Dan Smith, president of the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association (HHOA). “Everybody had a great time, had plenty of great food to eat, and…
Two-year CCAA winning streak for Dobson and team
By Vivian Collings Jacob Dobson has once again skipped the Humber men’s curling team to victory at the college level.For the second year in a row, Dobson and his team are the reigning gold medalists…
Habitat for Humanity looks to Haliburton County
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Habitat for Humanity wants to make a home in Haliburton County.That is, Susan Zambonin told council when it met March 27, that Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha…
County, industry look to beef up skilled trades
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton County will have a hand in local workforce development.And they’re going straight to the high school to do it.Steve Ovell, economic development and tourism director, brought the…
Group shares idea for HE transitional housing community
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Little Blue Cabins may be a means to help alleviate the housing crunch in Highlands East. Kevin Taylor, the chairperson of the Little Blue Cabins (LBC) board of…
Halco Electronics to close shop this month
By Vivian Collings Halco Electronics, a staple storefront of Haliburton’s downtown for the past few decades, is getting ready to power down and close up. Owner Don van Nood said it’s time for retirement after…
Fulfilling graduation dreams
By Vivian Collings Jennifer Abbott has been helping make the dreams of graduates come true for the past 11 years. Make Dreams Come True is a not-for-profit local organization that collects donated dresses or suits,…
BIA ready for a fresh, new year
By Vivian Collings Brandon Nimigon joined the Haliburton Business Improvement Area (BIA) board in 2016 with the desire to see downtown grow and flourish. After eight years of participating in decisions, helping hang flowers, put…
No wish to discourage farmers’ market, says Dysart…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The group representing the Haliburton County Farmers’ Market presented a new proposal to Dysart council they hope will open their familiar venue to them this season. Angel Taylor,…
Area public health boards petition province for merger
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Given their history collaborating, it only makes sense for the local and Peterborough health boards to merge. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) and Peterborough…
Dysart releases 2023 waste management study
By Vivian Collings Dysart residents care about what they consume and where it’s going. It’s evident the municipality’s innovative waste management programs are doing the trick. With only two of Dysart’s five landfills “active”, it’s…
Cultivating joy: The solution to the LTC crisis
By Vivian Collings Lurking in the shadows of crises in Canada are long-term care homes. During the Aging Together as Community’s conference last month, Dr. Pat Armstrong, professor of sociology at the University of Toronto,…
Hawks soar high at OFSAA Nordic championships
Violet Humphries earns bronze medal; Three Red Hawk relay sprint team finish top 5 By Karen Gervais, Special to the Echo The Red Hawk Nordic Ski team found huge success at the OFSAA Nordic Championships…
Many students comply with immunization record request
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The public health campaign toward updated student vaccination records garnered much compliance. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reminded parents and guardians of students that health…
Two individuals charged in Minden
Submitted by the Haliburton Highlands OPP (TOWNSHIP OF MINDEN HILLS, ON) -The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals in relation to an assault and robbery that occurred earlier this…
Group brings green, winter burial issue to Highlands…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterThe Green Burial Society would like to resurrect the past effort to allow that form of interment in Highlands East.The municipality had by 2019 sponsored a U-Links research project…