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…
Provincial election candidates ready
By Stephen PetrickIt’s party time!Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to visit the Lieutenant Governor any day now and ask for an election to be called, meaning Ontarians will soon go to the polls to…
Retired HHSS teacher Tom Regina leads Green Party…
Regina said he’s “green behind the ears as well as Green in the heart” to represent Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock ridingBy Darren Lum Tom Regina is bringing his local teaching experience to the political realm this coming…
Library’s programming offers ‘something for everybody’
By Sue TiffinAndrea Brown said she aims to be a community builder, and she’s off to a great start. Brown joined the Haliburton County Public Library as programming and outreach co-ordinator in late October last year,…
Echo wins five Ontario newspaper awards
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…