By Thomas Smith Kim Restivo Galea, longtime cottager of Davis Lake, has been a resident of the Kinmount area for the past eight years. “My mother was one of the first patients of Dr. Mihu,”…
Dysart moves ahead with shoreline builds
By Adam Frisk The Municipality of Dysart et al is moving ahead with its proposed changes to the shoreline protections policy, allowing for the building of sheds, saunas and gazebos on privately-owned shorelines. During a…
Total fire ban in Haliburton County
Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, there will be a total fire ban throughoutthe County of Haliburton, including the townships of Algonquin Highlands, MindenHills, Highlands East and Dysart et al. This means no…
‘It almost smelled rubbery’: Wildfire smoke chokes Haliburton…
By Adam Frisk An air quality warning was issued last week for Haliburton County as wildfire smoke blanketed the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special air quality statement on July 13…
Molou comes to light
By Emily Stonehouse It’s a beacon of light, a symbol of times gone by. “When you picture Haliburton, the Molou sign is one of the first things to come to mind,” said Joel Finkelstein, the…
Pride in the Highlands comes to Dysart
By Emily Stonehouse There’s a new sense of pride in Haliburton Village. At least, there will be in August, when Pride in the Highlands (formerly known as Minden Pride) will be hosting a flag raising…
Duchene reaches for the Stars
By Emily Stonehouse He’s always been a star, but now he wears it on his jersey. Haliburton County’s Matt Duchene signed a four-contract with the Dallas Stars on June 19, valued at $18 million, with…
Dirty Soda Girls ready to pop in Haliburton
By Adam Frisk A new business venture in Haliburton Village is set to open this week and it’ll sure put a little pop in your step. Dirty Soda Girls is eyeing the long weekend for…
Meet Adam Frisk, our new reporter and photographer
By Adam Frisk Hello, Haliburton County! My name is Adam Frisk and I’ve recently joined The Haliburton County Echo, Minden Times and County Life as a reporter and photographer. I’m thrilled to join the talented…
Paikin brings the life of John Turner to…
By Emily Stonehouse There are few things that stress out a journalist. We’re no stranger to deadlines and breaking news. We thrive under pressure, and are masters at putting on a happy face, even after…
HHHS Foundation welcomes summer students
By Emily Stonehouse It’s an exciting time for the Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) Foundation, as they welcome two new students to join their roster of dedicated staff for the summer months. “This is our…
Testing the Waters slated to begin in Haliburton…
By James Matthews Collecting lake health data now can contribute to future safe water quality. The U-Links Centre for Community-based Research has been keeping an eye for a few years on the water quality in…
Changes
By Emily Stonehouse The other day, I was invited to sit in on a presentation to the Rotary Club by historian Steve Hill on the past stories of newspapers across the county. And while this…
HCSA recaps 2025 winter season
By Thomas Smith The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association’s (HCSA) 53rd annual Area General Meeting was held on Saturday, May 24 at the Haliburton Legion. “The end of our season is just the start of our…
Wake up: the impact of boats on our…
By Emily Stonehouse “Boat wakes have changed, and our lakes have noticed,” said Paul MacInnes, chair of the Haliburton Property Owners Association (CHA). “We have to discuss the risk that these monster trucks of the…
Pirate’s treasure washes ashore in Wilberforce
By Thomas Smith Avast ye, land lubbers and scallywags! Hark the legend of the Pusey Pirates. The Pusey Lake Pirates plundered the land that is now called Dark Lake. Their disappearance remains a mystery, with…
Skyline Park looks ahead
By Emily Stonehouse It’s a place nearly everyone in the community has visited, seen, or at the very least, heard of. But Skyline Park has needed a little extra love since the 1950s. The property…
Cottagers push for continued lake testing program
By James Matthews Environmental groups and cottagers associations are hoping Queen’s Park will continue to be partners in the maintenance of freshwater lake health. The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Association (FOCA) and its partners are…
Delancey’s Arcade; a space for youth to play
By Thomas Smith Josh Karam’s inspiration for an arcade first struck him in the summer of 2021 after taking his wife Erika Mozes’ nephews to an arcade bar on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. “The kiddos,…
ACM Designs named Renovator of the Year
By Thomas Smith At any given time, ACM Designs has around 25 projects going on. These projects range from residential homes, to cottages, and to commercial spaces. From consultation, to full designs, and execution, ACM…
Rural communities hit hardest by proposed Bill 5
By Emily Stonehouse While Canada battles it out between Donald Trump and Mark Carney, the Premier of Ontario has been quietly plotting in the background. Conservative Premier Doug Ford has put forward Bill 5 -…