By Darren Lum Published Oct. 24 2017 Firefighters worked to contain a fire after it consumed a Parsons Road dwelling off of Eagle Lake Road in Haliburton on Monday Oct. 23. The Haliburton Fire Department…
Land trust honours year’s ‘enviro-heroes’
By Jenn Watt Published Oct. 24 2017 A dozen years of stewardship were marked on Sunday evening when the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust held its annual fundraising banquet thanking those who had donated land money…
Local service award winners recognized
By Echo staff Published Oct. 24 2017 To celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial MP Jamie Schmale gave out special awards to community members in the riding. There were hundreds of nominations for the awards which Schmale created…
Welcoming the Wisos
By Sue Tiffin Published by Oct. 24 2017 Sean Pennylegion remembers the day in September last year that he and fellow members of the Haliburton Refugee Sponsorship Committee (HRSC) waited at Toronto’s Pearson airport for…
Update: Man who fled police charged
Published Oct. 19 2017 Updated Oct 20 2017 The man who fled a traffic stop in Minden Hills on Tuesday has been charged with several offences. On Oct. 17 just after 4:30 p.m. police attempted…
Curling Club turns 75 this year
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 17 2017 When the cold northern wind howls across the Highlands whipping up the snow under the grey pall of a Canadian winter sky there is a contrasting atmosphere inside…
HCDC disburses 61 loans worth $3.4 million in…
By Jenn Watt Published Oct. 17 2017 Dozens of Haliburton businesses (and hundreds of employees) continue to benefit from the loans and grants provided through Haliburton County Development Corporation members at the annual general meeting…
No four-wheel drive ambulance for county
By Chad Ingram Published Oct. 17 2017 The following are brief reports of items discussed during an Oct. 11 meeting of Haliburton County’s EMS advisory committee. The committee is recommending the pre-budget purchase of a…
Paramedics honoured for commitment to others
By Jenn Watt Published Oct. 17 2017 Three local paramedics were honoured one posthumously for exemplary service at a special ceremony in Ottawa in September. Dwight Thomas Brad Robinson and Gord Riddle were given the…
The DropZone opens doors to teens
By Sue Tiffin Published Oct. 17 2017 Teens looking for a space to hang out with the opportunity to create and record a CD should clear their schedules for upcoming Tuesday afternoons. That’s when The…
The future is mobile EORN rep says
by Jenn Watt Published Oct. 17 2017 Improving cellular service and filling in gaps around eastern Ontario will be priorities for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network one of its board members told an audience at…
Youth suicide prevention forum for parents/guardians to address…
By Jenn Watt Published Oct. 17 2017 Marg Cox executive director of Point in Time said she’s been receiving regular requests for information on how to promote good mental health and how to spot warning…
County Sears stores to close
By Chad Ingram Published Oct. 12 2017 The Sears stores in Haliburton Countyare closing in the wake of the retailer's announcement this week thatit will shut its remaining locations and liquidate its inventory. Sears Canada…
Update: Faculty strike suspends classes at Haliburton School…
Published Oct. 12 2017 Updated Oct. 16 2017 In-person classes at Haliburton School of Art and Design have been suspended as of Monday Oct. 16. "The union has advised that college faculty are on strike…
Three-car collision sends two to hospital
Oct. 11 2017 Two people are in hospital following a collision on county roads 507 and 503 on Monday. A press release from Haliburton Highlands OPP states that on Oct. 9 just before 6 p.m.…
York Street closes for Hometown Hockey
P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } By Darren Lum Published Oct. 11 The travelling show known as RogersHometown Hockey is causing a partial closure to York Street thisweek starting tomorrow at close to 6:30 a.m. until…
YWCA asking for your vote
Submitted by YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Published Oct. 11 2017 YWCA in Haliburton County has applied for an Aviva Community Fund to enhance the sustainability of services for women and children in Haliburton County. “Funds are…
A tribute to Donald Alfred Johnston
By Stephen Hill Published Oct. 10 2017 Haliburton recently lost a wonderful community-minded citizen with the passing away of Don Johnston. It is a sad circumstance. Not only have they lost somebody who contributed much…
Council urged to enforce landfill rules
By Sue Tiffin Published Oct. 10 2017 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Oct. 4 meeting of Highlands East council. A report about landfill staff duties from the environment advisory committee…
Haliburton Scout Reserve hosts treasured stories
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 10 2017 Every place has a story to tell. The Haliburton Scout Reserve is learning more about the stories of their property and sharing those with campers and visitors through…
Highlands East joins mayor debate
By Sue Tiffin Published Oct. 10 2017 Highlands East still has a reeve and deputy-reeve but not necessarily for much longer. At an Oct. 4 council meeting councillors discussed whether or not to change the…