Au revoir France, bon jour Haliburton

By Vivian CollingsEven after five months of visiting grand Medieval castles, like the Château des ducs de Bretagne, and touring French vineyards in the Loire Valley, Emily Parish will always feel most at home in…

Overall Complete Detailing is ready to come to…

Have all your detailing needs serviced by Overall Complete Detailing.The mobile detailing company’s owner Christine Adrianne said her service is unique for the complete list of services it offers.“We not only come to you with…

‘Astounding response’ to short-term rental survey

By Sue TiffinThe first of two surveys gathering feedback on short-term rentals in Haliburton County was “well received,” consultants told councillors last week at a May 25 council meeting, with more than 1,500 responses collected…

County gives Point in Time transportation pilot project…

By Sue TiffinThe County of Haliburton will fund $20,000 of a rural transportation pilot project operated by Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents.Marg Cox, Point in Time executive director, approached county council…

It takes a community to care for our…

CHA’s Water Stewards meeting credits volunteers with success By Darren LumThe Highlands is a shining example of how collaboration and volunteer commitment can effectively bring about positive change when it comes to being stewards of…

Election exhibition of division

By Darren Lum Once upon a time I grew up in a country and a province that prided itself on not being American.It was nothing to brag about. And, yet, it was a belief we…

Love is all about saying thank you

By Darren Lum Sometimes in life the best things are not recognized until they’re gone.However, St. George’s Anglican Church didn’t make that mistake when it came to the 60th anniversary for Bill Gliddon’s service as…

Charity leaves field in his wake

Local racer takes checkered flag towards becoming pro racer By Darren LumTyler Charity pulled through with a win overcoming pre-race jitters at the first race of the Ontario Watercross Racing Association (OWRA) watercross season.With four…

Finding wonders at Barnum Creek

Intrepid Highlanders gathered at Barnum Creek Nature Reserve on May 14 in search of spring wildflowers and wild leeks.This was part of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust’s ongoing series, Discovery Days.The Wild Leeks and Spring…

Laurie Scott re-elected in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock

Reclaims seat by almost 18,000 votes, while Doug Ford wins majority PC government again By Echo/Times Staff Longtime Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott has won a sixth term in Queen’s Park after Thursday night’s election. Laurie…

Live Blog: Ontario Election 2022: Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes,…

Follow along with the Minden Times/Haliburton Echo election night coverage here. For information about how to vote in Haliburton County today [June 2], click here. According to Elections Ontario, the unofficial results for the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock electoral district…

Fire ban lifted for Haliburton County

FIRE BAN update: The Haliburton County fire chiefs will be lifted the fire ban May 18 at 12:01 a.m. The indices provided by the MNRF bring the fire risk rating out of "extreme" and the…

Fire ban declared for Haliburton County

By Sue TiffinWithin two hours of a total fire ban being declared on May 12 by each of the four municipalities within Haliburton County, a fire call came in. Algonquin Highlands fire services, with the…

Mark the calendar, it’s happening

Olympian and first pro football player from area recognized By Darren Lum Get ready for history to be made.Olympian Lesley Tashlin and the first pro football player from the Highlands, Taly Williams will join Ron…

High school milestone event returns

Students seeking community’s support to bring everyone together By Darren LumThe students of Hal High are looking for help from the community with making this year’s prom the best it can be.After more than two…

One-year reprieve to apply for road allowances

Dysart will seek legal expertise regarding Policy 32The following are news briefs from the Municipality of Dysart et al regular council meeting held on April 26, held virtually. By Darren Lum Time is being given…

Memories, not tragedies

Long weekends are ripe for memory making.What kinds of memories is up to you and your decisions.With summer-like temps and the extra day, life for those that work the five-day work week, this Victoria Day…