In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, The Township of Minden Hills, The Township of Algonquin Highlands and The Municipality of Dysart et al have declared a…
Council defers controversial shoreline structure amendments
By Adam Frisk Dysart et al council once again voted to defer proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw concerning accessory buildings within the minimum water setback, pushing the debate to a third…
County council approves 2026 budget
By Emily Stonehouse Stormy winter weather forced the Dec. 10 regular meeting of county council to shift exclusively to an online platform. Warden Dave Burton efficiently hopped right into the meeting, bringing forth the finance…
The cost of living
By Emily Stonehouse I watched as our county council spoke in circles around budget spikes. A percentage knocked off here and there, major capital projects put on the back burner for another year in an…
What Ontario’s Bill 60 means for tenants and…
By Adam Frisk The provincial government recently passed the "Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act" (Bill 60), a major piece of legislation that changes several provincial laws, including the Residential Tenancies Act, which governs rental agreements…
Gender-based violence remains epidemic in Haliburton County
By Emily Stonehouse Please note that the following article contains graphic depictions of gender-based violence and femicide that some readers may find disturbing. To receive support around this topic, please reach out to the Haliburton…
Behind closed doors
By Emily Stonehouse Please note that the following editorial contains depictions of domestic violence that some readers may find uncomfortable. If you are in a dangerous situation of domestic violence, contact 1-800-823-0599. I lived in…
Haliburton paramedic honoured for more than 30 years…
By Adam Frisk For some people, 30 years on the job may feel like a lifetime, but for Haliburton County Paramedic Service Chief Mike Slatter, it felt like it went by in the blink of…
Head Lake shore alders to get a trim
By Adam Frisk The tag alders along the Head Lake shoreline are set to be trimmed back and thinned out in an effort to improve sightlines and aesthetics while maintaining the shoreline's ecological integrity. Council…
Prioritizing people
By Emily Stonehouse I was ready to start this editorial, flying the flag with bold letters crying ‘Long Live the Library’. We all know that during budget talks, the first victim to the chopping block…
The Canadian Way
By Emily Stonehouse Over the past few months, the differences between countries have stood out like a sore thumb. Constant comparisons, dichotomizations, polar opposites seen in real time. We see this in the form of…
Moorelands Camp changes lives for the better
By Emily Stonehouse eep in the woods of Dorset, there is a magical place. A place where kids can be kids, where the pressures of the real world can be shed, and the joy of…
‘It stinks’: Locals blast Beer Store closure
By Adam Frisk Haliburton residents blasted the announced closure of the Beer Store last week after it served the community for nearly 50 years. “It stinks,” Linda Heeps simply said. “They’re losing their job, and…
Places for People make plans for the future
By Emily Stonehouse Changes are on the horizon for local housing initiative Places for People (P4P); a major theme that came out of this year’s AGM, held at the Haliburton Curling Club on Nov. 8.…
Haliburton sled dogs hit big screen with Jonas…
By Adam Frisk The huskies from Haliburton’s Winterdance Dogsled Tours were back on the big screen, making a brief appearance in the new Disney Christmas movie starring the Jonas Brothers. Winterdance’s Tanya McCready and her…
Kids
By Emily Stonehouse It’s a time of year where kids are on the forefront. And they should be. It’s a season of magic and wonder. As we age, that sparkle dims and dwindles; until sometimes…
Beer Store confirms Haliburton closure
by Adam Frisk The Beer Store (TBS) has confirmed the closure of its Haliburton location at the start of the new year. The beer retailer confirmed to the Echo Thursday that the Hops Drive location…
‘I’m proud’: Banners honour Haliburton veterans
By Adam Frisk The main street of Haliburton Village was freshly adorned with banners honouring local veterans in a project that was met with profound pride by some of the families of those who served.…
A Tail of Two Tail Gunners
Every year, we stray further from the day World War Two ended. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War In Canada, the remaining WW2 veterans are over…
To remember
By Emily Stonehouse Lest we forget. A phrase we share around Remembrance Day. Thinking of our past chapters, looking forward with hope. The act of marching to war in any capacity is something beyond my…
Local businesses ‘uneasy’ after second string of break-ins
By Adam Frisk A recent surge in break-ins, including two incidents in as many weeks at one location, has local business owners on edge and calling for increased public safety measures. Kelsey Redman, owner of…