The call has just gone out for Arts Council – Haliburton Highlands (ACHH) members working in the arts and crafts who have a passion for their medium, have developed their skills and would like to…
Highlands East approves 2022 budget
Residents will see a 1.48 increase in taxesBy Chris Drost Highlands East Council has officially approved a municipal tax increase of 1.48 per cent for 2022. To local taxpayers, it means an increase of $7.50…
Dysart votes for a 3.84% tax increase
By Darren LumRatepayers in Dysart et al will see a tax increase of 3.84 per cent on their next municipal tax bill after council voted at the special meeting on Friday, Feb. 11, held virtually.It’s…
Construction values for Dysart et al hit record…
Building permits valued at almost $100 million in 2021 The following are news briefs from the Municipality of Dysart et al regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, held virtually. By Stephen Petrick Dysart et…
Extendicare plans new longterm care home by 2025
By Sue TiffinA new long-term care home is expected to be built in Haliburton County, with almost 70 new beds added, by 2025. The project will enable Extendicare to replace its current facility and build…
Multiple indicators showing Omicron wave plateau
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on Feb. 9. By Sue Tiffin “We are seeing…
Glimmers of normalcy for staff, students at TLDSB
By Nick BernardThere appears to be a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, especially for students, teachers, and staff at Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB).At their committee of the whole meeting on…
Staff shortages could cause temporary library closures
Board members broach topic of reducing number of branches By Sue TiffinLibrary patrons are being asked to ensure the branch they’re headed to is open prior to visiting, as temporary closures could occur due to…
Haliburton County rejects idea of vaccine policy
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County won’t have a firm vaccine policy for its staff, but councillors say the county will continue to advocate for most public health guidelines, such as masking and distancing.The thorough policy prepared…
HE awards telecommunication contract this fall
The following news briefs from the Highlands East Council regular meeting on Feb. 8, held virtually. By Chris Drost When it comes time to vote in this fall’s municipal elections, voters in Highlands East will…
Summer Festival auditions are on
By Nick BernardKonstantin Stanislavski’s theory of theatre offers the idea there are no small parts, only small actors. Here in Haliburton, the search for actors big and small is on, ahead of the 2022 season…
Echo, Times nominated for provincial newspaper awards
The Haliburton County Echo and Minden Times are finalists for several Better Newspaper Competition awards this year. On Monday, Feb. 14, the Ontario Community Newspaper Association released its list of nominees for the annual provincial…
To Haliburton with love
The following is a letter written to the community by Haliburton resident Aggie Tose, who is the mother of Terry Casey, who lost her home to a house fire on Feb. 4. What do you…
Grateful for a great friend, community after fire
By Darren LumSheena Boakes and her father of Cardiff need your help after being left with nothing but the clothes on their backs following a fire that consumed the house they were living in up…
Extendicare Haliburton is ‘managing well’ since outbreak
By Darren LumA facility-wide outbreak was declared by the (HKPRD) health unit on Jan. 28 at the Haliburton Extendicare.Extendicare spokesperson Laura Gallant said the long-term facility located in the Village of Haliburton is operating under…
Highlands protest convoy rolls through Haliburton
By Darren Lum Horns sounded, people waved and Canadian flags were flown from dozens of vehicles that rolled through town close to the noon hour this past Saturday announcing they were done with restrictions and…
Carbon monoxide call highlights importance of detectors
By Darren LumA recent assistance call for three area residents who were suffering from carbon monoxide inhalation living north of Haliburton is a reminder of the importance of having a working carbon monoxide detector in…
Economic report sees positivemomentum amid growing disparity
By Nick BernardThe Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce, along with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the sixth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER) on Feb. 6, offering a view of the economic forecast for…
Schmale believes next leader needs vision
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton’s Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) hopes his party can find a new leader that can bring the country together amid much frustration and division, after his colleagues moved quickly to remove leader…
Agricultural Fair is back for 2022
It’s on! In Real Life! The board of the Wilberforce Agricultural Society met at the end of January, and decided to bring back the Wilberforce Agricultural Fair. So mark your calendars for Friday Aug. 5…
U-Links projects to focus on lack of rural…
By Stephen PetrickIf you or a loved one have struggled with an eating disorder while living in a rural community, U-Links would like to hear from you.The research organization connected to Trent University is looking…