By Darren Lum Wilberforce resident Mark Bramham laughs, saying it was “dam shame.”The tongue-in-cheek comment is something he tells people who ask him about the breached earth dam on Esson Lake, which he discovered while…
SIRCH for a better world: smiling faces in…
This summer, laughter will fill the air at schools across Haliburton County, Kawartha Lakes and Muskoka with the return of School’s Cool.Last year, 93 students participated in the program that both prepares children for kindergarten…
Fueling a dream with foundational skills
By Darren Lum The following is part of a series of co-op placement stories, featuring Haliburton Highlands Secondary School students and area employers in Haliburton County. Open to Grade 11 and 12 students, the co-op…
A return to the Red Hawks way after…
By Vivian CollingsThe cold, drizzling rain couldn’t dampen the warmth, exuded by the beaming smiles of the Red Hawks girls’ soccer teams at the home opener on Monday, May 2. The evident joy expressed by…
Bringing baseball back to Wilberforce
By Darren LumIt’s been close to five years since Wilbeforce had a baseball league, but Wilberforce Elementary School alumnus Ally French is ready to take a swing at changing that with the Wilberforce Minor League…
Women’s soccer league kicks off season
By Vivian CollingsAn ambitious new resident is eager to share her devoted passion for soccer with the community.Fitness trainer, Kathy Judson, moved to the area with her husband and twin daughters last summer, but quickly…
CHA offers support to efforts to legislate watercraft…
Transport Canada enables public input with public consultations until May 13 By Darren Lum Published May 10, 2022 When you're trying to enjoy the solitude of a Saturday morning at the cottage by the lake,…
Fire ban declared for Haliburton County
Effective immediately the Township of Minden Hills and the three other townships within Haliburton County have declared a total fire ban. The Minden Hills Fire Department is advising all residents and contractors that, effective immediately,…
Practice patience, exhibit compassion
By Darren Lum When I see a pickup truck deliberately run up and down Highland Street, spewing black diesel fumes in the air, I shake my head in disbelief. What kind of attention-seeking person does…
Support welcomed with outbreak at Gardens of Haliburton
Six residents and two staff test positive, but experience mild symptoms, or none By Darren LumThe Gardens of Haliburton is operating with outbreak protocols outlined by the ministry of health since April 27 since eight…
Dysart open to encourage future housing developments
By Darren LumThe multi-unit dwelling by Hot Pond Enterprises Corporation is poised to move forward after a discussion by Dysart et al councillors was held about fee rebate incentives for its development with for 18…
HHSS hosts week-long fundraiser, Support Ukraine Week
By Darren Lum High school students are opening their arms, embracing the mindset to help Ukraine with a series of fundraising activities this week, with money donated to the Red Cross Canada.Yesterday (May 2), the…
Haliburton Echo earns a second place among Ontario…
The Haliburton County Echo and Minden Times took home several awards at the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers (OCNA) Contest on April 29.A special ceremony was held virtually during the OCNA spring convention last…
Cooperation yields clarity on service delivery
By Darren LumThe following are news briefs from the Highlands East special meeting of council on April 19, held virtually. After several months of collaboration, Highlands East staff presented the consolidated planning fees for Zoning…
Highlands East welcomes hybrid meetings
By Darren LumIn-person meetings return, but virtual option will continue for meetingsThe Municipality of Highlands East is providing an electronic option for people interested in attending council meetings wherever they may be.With an amendment to…
Council information session encourages involvement
By Vivian CollingsThere were 55 committed citizens that took the first step in leading the Highlands to a new future.The importance of being involved in community council was highlighted at the So You Want to…
Chamber executive director welcomes challenge
By Darren LumThe new Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s executive director Robert Gaudette is excited at the opportunity to help local businesses move forward.“I think it’s an interesting time to come in because I think…
Haliburton Home and Cottage Show is back
By Jerelyn CradenThe highly anticipated Haliburton Home and Cottage Show (HHCS) is back at the Haliburton Curling Club’s A.J. LaRue arena for a three-day run -- Friday to Sunday, June 3 to 5 – after…
Rotary gift gives support to Land Trust effort…
Rotary Club of Haliburton covers $7,000 cost for benchesBy Darren Lum The Rotary Club of Haliburton is giving the gift of support with its $7,000 donation to cover the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust’s purchase of…
Goat power for a healthy habitat
By Vivian Collings Barnum Creek Nature Reserve is going with green power in a big way this summer with six healthy four-legged eaters. Relatives Juniper, Maple, Apple, Pear, Cedar, and Walnut (Wally) will be joining…
Delegation proposes foundation manage MH Cultural Centre
By Stephen Petrick Supporters of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre are proposing a new governance model for the centre, which would have its foundation board overseeing day-to-day management instead of municipal staff.The proposal was delivered…