Echo/Times team wins a combined eight awards, and honourable mention Results from the OCNA BNC awards: General excellence - Haliburton Echo - 2nd placeComments: "From Page 1 throughout, the Haliburton County Echo is a great…
Outbreak at in-patient department of the Haliburton Hospital
Three confirmed patient cases were confirmed yesterday (April 28) at the in-patient department of the Haliburton Hospital by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit. All three are asymptomatic and a COVID-19 outbreak…
HHHS responds to community concerns about emergency department…
The following is a press release from Haliburton Highlands Health Services issued at 10:30 a.m. on April 29. In response to concerns heard through the community, Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) shared today that no…
Recognizing support to help those with cancer
By Darren LumThere was plenty of appreciation that was shared at a recent Abbey Retreat Centre virtual meeting, which was recognize the supporters of a pilot-program for people with cancer and its success.In 2021, the…
Haliburton Real Easy Ryders welcomes new members
By Darren LumGet rolling with the Haliburton Real Easy Ryders (HRER) this cycling season to meet new people who share a love and interest for riding.The recreational group of cyclists are encouraging new members to…
Susan Aglukark headlines upcoming concert lineup
Abbey Gardens announces summer festival lineup By Vivian CollingsMusic @ The Gardens is an upcoming summer festival that is promising to be a feast for the ears with its slate of strong award-winning musicians, including…
COVID19 transmissions rising in HKPR region
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit board of health meeting held virtually on April 21. Dr. Natalie Bocking, medical officer of…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Community Living home
Three people supported at Haliburton’s Community Living home and three staff have tested positive for COVID-19. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit declared an outbreak at the facility on April 14.“I am pleased…
Mayor Roberts addresses op-ed, Consultants questions Grass Lake…
When reached to comment about the op-ed Consultants question Grass Lake proposal, the Municipality of Dysart et al’s Mayor Andrea Roberts said in an email, “No, I won’t comment at this time, but I will…
Eagles and swallows
By Lynda Shadbolt It’s Earth Day and Jim and I are at our friend’s cottage. We spent the day outside walking and looking for birds. Spring migration is underway and new species arrive daily.Jim and…
Hike Haliburton rescheduled for Sept. 21 to 25
By Steve PetrickHike Haliburton – hopefully really this time – is coming back.The Hailburton County-led tourism initiative which intends to get people out and about enjoying the region’s trails, and then supporting local businesses, is…
Huskies season ends in heartbreak
By Alex GallacherThe inaugural season for the Haliburton County Huskies ended in heartbreak Wednesday night, April 20 at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena in Minden. The 4-3 overtime loss to the visiting Cobourg Cougars in…
Op-ed: Consultants question Grass Lake proposal
Haliburton resident group, Friends of Grass Lake (FGL) has been working with a full service planning firm, D.M. Wills Associates Limited (Wills) out of Peterborough. On behalf of FGL, Wills submitted their letter of opposition…
Music opportunity for youth with blues contest
By Darren LumThe Highlands Buckslide Blues Society is offering an opportunity for the next B.B. King or Janis Joplin to be discovered with an upcoming music contest.Open to Highlands’ youth 12 to 18-years-old, the Road…
Trash ‘n Treasure gains new lease on life
Renamed New to You Community Yard Sale will have the same spirit, new locationBy Darren Lum The following are news briefs from Dysart et al’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, April 12, held…
Jamie Schmale disappointed by federal budget
By Darren LumSpending what we don’t have is no way to resolve the challenges facing our country said Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock MP Jamie Schmale, as a response to the federal budget.He contends the pledges being made…
County approves Climate Change Adaptation Plan
By Stephen Petrick A thorough document which details how Haliburton County should re-imagine infrastructure, recreational and health initiatives to cope with changing climate will now guide municipal planning.It’s a needed plan, given that the county…
SIRCH has high hopes for transportation program
By Stephen Petrick Haliburton County council hopes a new SIRCH-led transportation program will help get people to the employment training they need and eventually address a skilled labour shortage that’s hampering the economy and local…
School bus driver shortage ‘continues to be a…
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports of items discussed at the board of trustees meeting of Trillium Lakelands District School Board held virtually on April 12. Haliburton County’s school board trustee Gary Brohman…
Mayor Andrea Roberts turns page on political life
By Darren Lum It’s time for a change.After 16 years, Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts is ready for a new chapter that doesn’t involve political service.Roberts has decided to not run in the upcoming…
Taking lessons in loss
By Darren Lum We all need something larger than ourselves to be a part of. Find unity when you feel alone. Share in the ups and the downs. Have a memory that lasts and stays…