By Vivian CollingsThe show will go on for Razzamataz with a whole new board of directors and five exciting shows for their new season, the first of which was nearly sold out.After a two-year hiatus,…
Textile recycling program collects tonnes at landfills
By Vivian CollingsDysart’s textile recycling program is proving a success at diverting waste after two months of placing collection bins at all five Municipality of Dysart et al landfills.Dysart’s environmental manager John Watson said, “It’s…
911 issues with power outages, geography
By James Matthews (Local Initiative Journalism) A power outage in the Duck Lake Road area is much like being thrusted into a communications void.Unless you use a cellphone, but not everybody has access to those.Paul…
Uncertainty remains about COVID-19, says region’s top doctor
By James Matthews (Local Initiative Journalism)The seventh wave of COVID-19 hasn’t ended and, as such, people need to remain vigilant to stifle the spread of the virus and its various strains.That vigilance is all the…
Rotaract takes over Highland Yard
By Vivian Collings Rotaract Haliburton Highlands is off and running taking charge of the long-time fundraiser in the community, the Highland Yard.Rotaract Haliburton Highlands hosted their first ever public open house at the Abbey Gardens’…
Library responds to feedback to make improvements: CEO
By James Matthews (Local Initiative Journalism)It’s been a time of change at the Haliburton County Public Library.That’s the sense conveyed to Haliburton County council during its meeting on Sept. 28 by Chris Stephenson, the library’s…
Rural Rogues raises the curtain on playwrighting workshops
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative)Local scribblers will get a chance to peer behind the curtains of playwrighting with one of Canada’s masters of writing for the stage.Rural Rogues Theatre Productions will host a series…
Ski hill aims to become a year-round operation
Eagle Lake is getting an Eagle’s Nest By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative)You read that correctly: Dysart town council gave the go-ahead for Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride to erect a 20-metre-high observation tower.In his…
Land owners want Dysart at the water’s edge
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter)Dysart et al will get a legal opinion on what the implications will be in retaining authority under the shoreline preservation bylaw.Steve Stone, Haliburton County’s director of planning, provided…
Proposed condos will help address housing needs, says…
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter)Protecting Grass Lake is a major interest of proponents of a contentious condo development in the Municipality of Dysart et al.But a group of opponents to the project believe…
An update 15 years in the making
In November 2007 the Echo published an article on my work in Honduras. Due to current Haliburton interest in my memoir, I’ve Worn Many Hats, I thought readers might be interested in an update on…
School workers vote to strike; government says move…
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative reporter) The union representing Ontario’s educational support workers believes possible labour action would ensure quality education, but government says any work stoppage will be a strike against families.In what’s…
HHSS reflects on Canada’s Indigenous history
By Vivian CollingsThe impacts of the colonization of Canada on Indigenous culture was brought to light for students at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School with a lesson in perspective.With Truth and Reconciliation Week held from Monday,…
21,000 rainbow trout arrive at HHOA
The Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association (HHOA) has received more than 21,000 rainbow trout from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Harwood Fish Culture Station. The two to three inch-long Ganaraska strain rainbow trout will…
First field hockey games spark season
By Vivian CollingsThe Haliburton Highlands Secondary School varsity girls’ field hockey team finished their first two games of the season showing the pride of the red.The team played St. Peter Catholic Secondary School and Holy…
Haliburton County bands want new members
By Vivian Collings Musicians in the Haliburton Highlands have a compilation of euphonious bands to choose to join in harmony with.If you play an instrument, the Highlands Swing Band, Highlands Chamber Orchestra, Highlands Wind Symphony,…
Opposition grows against proposed Dysart condo development
by James MatthewsA group of residents is lobbying council for the protection of local forests and wetlands against a proposed condo development.The group, Friends of Grass Lake (FGL), has collected more than 900 signatures on…
Longclosed snowmobile corridor set to reopen
Pine Springs section of the “B” trail from Carnarvon to Bracebridge will open By Vivian Collings During the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association’s (HCSA) annual general meeting on Sept. 17, president John Enright announced the Ontario…
Highlands Opera Studio’s new initiative sings to local…
By Vivian CollingsHighlands Opera Studio (HOS) is offering a new job opportunity for a person interested in opera to introduce the art form to the next generation of local young adults.“Highlands Opera Studio will be…
School of Rock being staged by Camexicanus
By Darren LumFinding a theatrical experience to enhance youth development is well underway thanks to the Camexicanus’ ambition to stage School of Rock The Musical.At its heart, the School of Rock is a story about…
The Queen Mother’s piper shares anecdotes
By Vivian CollingsJim Thomson now lives the modest life of a retiree in his home in Eagle Lake, but behind his calm, gentle demeanor is a past of royal ceremonies, parties, and distinction as the…