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…
Duhaime takes on curling giants at Tankard
By Nick BernardFollowing a shot at the Olympics and months away from the ice, Haliburton Highlands Secondary School alumnus, and competitive curler Connor Duhaime is looking forward to returning to the sheet for a bid…
Arts Council not backing down to COVID-19
By Chris Drost The Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands is looking forward to the future after facing two very difficult years with the pandemic, which has changed everything.“In 2020 we questioned, what do we do…
Snowmobile fatality named
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified the driver in a fatal snowmobile collision that occurred on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club trail E109 on Feb. 2 in…
Incidence rate has begun to plateau: MOH
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held virtually Jan. 26 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. While Bocking usually starts…
Dysart discusses timeline on site-alteration bylaw
By Darren LumIt didn’t take long for the Municipality of Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts to address the controversy related to the public’s demand for the municipality to protect wetlands such as the one…
The kids are back in class – now…
By Nick Bernard Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)director Wes Hahn observed a mood of fatigue tinged with hope during his Director’s Update at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 25.“As we enter the third…
Finding salvation at the mic
By Darren LumCanoe FM’s Patrick Monaghan celebrated his 300th show Life. It’s not something Patrick Monaghan takes for granted.The radio announcer of the popular, award-winning Buckslide Blues Cruise show just celebrated his 300th show last…