By Darren Lum Abbey Gardens is embarking on a gofundme effort to help finance a new Equine-Assisted Learning Program that not only promotes personal growth for adults and children but also ensures the preservation of…
Budget blows away election promises Schmale says
By Chad Ingram “Basically I was shocked at the amount of deficit spending the Liberals are doing” says Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MP Jamie Schmale of the federal budget. Unveiled March 22 the budget includes a deficit…
Dysart building official says hands are tied with…
By Angelica Ingram In the weeks following news of a recent court decision ordering the Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve to remove buildings it had constructed without proper building permits speculation has swirled over…
Large demand for local food council hears
By Chad Ingram Demand for locally produced food far outweighs its production. That finding is part of a recently completed community food assessment results of which were presented to Haliburton County councillors by Highlands East…
Quarter of kids in county from low income…
By Chad Ingram Twenty-three per cent of children in Haliburton County come from low-income households. That sobering stat was thrown at county councillors during a report on the poverty reduction strategy for the county and…
Subdivision’s impact on lake ‘negligible’ consultant says
By Chad Ingram The impact of a subdivision planned for the east and south shores of Bark Lake in Highlands East on the waterbody itself would be negligible a consultant for the project told Haliburton…
County warden encourages community to stay positive
Published: March 17 2016 By Angelica Ingram Haliburton County Warden and Algonquin Highlands Reeve Carol Moffatt would like to see more collaboration positive attitudes and encouragement spread throughout the Haliburton Highlands. That was the message…
Highlands steps up to make furniture donation count
By Jenn Watt More than 100 pieces of furniture no longer needed at Twin Lakes Resort near Minden found their way to homes across the Highlands and City of Kawartha Lakes after a concerted effort…
Historian seeking First World War images from eastern…
Published: March 22 2016 By Jenn Watt As local historian Guy Scott collected photos and documents from Haliburton and Victoria counties for his book on soldiers from the 109th Battalion who served in the First…
Knowledgable workforce is key to next wave of…
By Angelica Ingram Brock Dickinson believes the best way to grow your local economy is to invest in your people and existing businesses. The consultant was at Pinestone Resort and Conference Centre March 8 for…
Nearly $4.5 million owed in taxes throughout county
By Angelica Ingram With municipal budgets taking shape for 2016 across the county more than $4 million is owed to the four municipalities due to tax arrears. According to information provided by local treasurers Shannon…
New butcher shop opens in Haliburton Village
Published: March 22 2016 By Angelica Ingram Mike McFadden has been waiting for this day for a long time. A longtime food enthusiast McFadden is going to be at the helm of his own business…
Planting for climate change in Haliburton County
By Chad Ingram “It’s not as simple as saying native plants will do better in climate change” says Belinda Gallagher. Gallagher a county resident botanist Echo columnist and former head of horticulture at Burlington’s Royal…
Time to buy your butterflies
Bereavement fundraiser includes early bird prizes this year Published: March 22 2016 By Jenn Watt On one special day in June painted lady butterflies will fill the air by the Minden Hills Cultural Centre at…
Minden man dies following Lindsay crash
By Chad Ingram A Minden man was taken to hospital in Toronto with serious injuries following a collision south of Lindsay Monday March 14. On March 16 OPP confirmed that he had died of injuries…
Forest Fest cancelled after hostile meeting
Published: March 22 2016 By Angelica Ingram “I am not a criminal but readily admit I do push the limits” said Peter Schleifenbaum owner/operator of the Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve at a special…
Kawartha Lakes Busing takes over from First Student
Published: March 22 2016 By Jenn Watt Starting this September the 54 bus routes in Haliburton County once conducted by First Student Bus Lines will be taken over by another company. Kawartha Lakes Busing which…
Online nutrition screening assesses children’s eating habits
In this case a bit of “screen” time is a valuable way for local parents to improve their children’s eating and activity habits. During Nutrition Month in March two local health agencies – the Haliburton…
Soul Collage workshop set to inspire
Location: Visible Voices Open Arts Studio Haliburton heART & SOUL – Soul Collage Workshop for Adults Soul Collage is a form of art therapy. Art therapy was designed as a way to learn about yourself…
All aboard little theatre’s HMS Pinafore
By Jenn Watt The Highlands Little Theatre is ready to set sail on a new voyage this season presenting HMS Pinafore at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion. A cast of local thespians is readying…
Dysart takes detailed look at 2016 budget
By Angelica Ingram The following are brief reports of items discussed at a March 7 and March 10 special meetings of Dysart et al council. Municipal staff and councillors took a hard look at the…