The following is a press release issued jointly by the four municipalities of Haliburton County: On April 3 2020 the Province of Ontario revised the Essential Services list to stop the Spread of COVID-19 and…

The following is an update from the Municipality of Dysart et al for April 9 2020 at 11:30 a.m. The Emergency Control Group would like to offer some information as we go into Easter weekend.…

The following is an update from the Municipality of Highlands East as of April 7. As of April 7 2020 we continue to see the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rise in Ontario and across…

The following is a press release from Haliburton School of Art + Design. Haliburton ON – (April 8 2020) – The 2020 Haliburton School of Art + Design summer program will be cancelled as a…

The following is a press release from Haliburton HIghlands Health Services sent at 1:59 p.m. As part of efforts to protect the health and safety of patients residents staff and community members in Haliburton County…

By Chad Ingram While regular municipal processes including council meetings have been cancelled for the time being amid the COVID-19 pandemic municipal work continues moved from the council table to the kitchen table. "This is…

By Jenn Watt A man in his 90s who had no recent history of travel or contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 was the first person in Haliburton County to test…

By Chad Ingram Local lake associations are donating thousands of dollars to Haliburton County's food banks amid the COVID-19 pandemic and those who've donated are challenging other associations to do the same. Food banks are…

By Sue Tiffin Kevin DesRoches's dad Elmer moved into Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon in May 2018. "Dad loved it there" Kevin told the Echo . "He made friends quickly and the nurses doted [on]…

The following is an update from the Municipality of Dysart et al as of April 3 2020 at 2:40 p.m. The Emergency Control Group met this morning as scheduled. Yesterday the Province designated the entire…

By Jenn Watt All outdoor fires in the province's "fire region" have been restricted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as of April 3. According to a press release from the MNRF those…

Submitted by HHHS Haliburton Highlands Health Services – Community Programs has launched a new website to provide all residents of Haliburton County with up-to-date information and resources during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The site HaliburtonCares.ca…

The following is an update provided by the Municipality of Highlands East on Thursday April 2: Geocaching Mineral Collection Boat Launches & Public Docks in Highlands East On March 30 2020 the Provincial government extended…

Haliburton County's fire departments are not issuing daytime burning permits as they seek to reduce the number of calls and personal interaction required of firefighters. "As with everyone the fire departments are very concerned about…

The following is the update from the Municipality of Dysart et al as of April 1 2020 at 3:30 p.m. The Dysart et al Emergency Control met again this morning as scheduled. The Haliburton County…

The individual arrived by ambulance at Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) on March 30 after presenting with abdominal pain. He was subsequently diagnosed with pneumonia and tested for COVID-19 with results today confirming he is…

By Darren Lum Water Ambassadors Canada is congratulating Eleanor Cooper for helping them bring clean drinking water to Venezuelans by organizing the variety talent fundraiser held last November at the West Guilford Community Centre. With…

By Chad Ingram Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic a number of Haliburton County residents have been laid off of work and local food banks are experiencing an increase in demand. “We anticipate demands (and costs)…