Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing male. The missing male is Robert Ladouceur. He is 50 years-old and is…
Sunday Ramblers embark on new season
Submitted by Pamela Marsales It was bitter cold on Sunday, March 27. But there was warmth in the people from the joy of rambling again during the first Friends of the Rail Trail Sunday Ramble…
Annual service plan approved with $3M increase to…
By Sue TiffinAn overall increase of $3,634,196 to the previously approved Sept. 2021 budget was brought to the board of health by Dr. Natalie Bocking.The annual service plan has to be submitted to the Ministry…
County one step closer to finalizing shoreline bylaw
By Sue TiffinCounty councillors are expecting to see a “clean” version of the shoreline preservation bylaw at a meeting in April.In a three-hour discussion on March 9, councillors reviewed recommendations of the draft bylaw section…
Clarifying the health risk associated with radon
By Chris DrostIn response to the Haliburton Echo article, Radon in the home is major health risk published on March 4, the Echo heard from the regional director of the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists…
Ontario seniors want home to be where they…
By Chris DrostProvincial government continue to invest in institutional care despite what aging population wantHome and community care in Ontario is facing a crisis and some organizations that support individuals requiring support in their homes,…
It’s a matter of perspective
By Darren Lum When my father came to this country at 15 with a duffle bag of clothes and a hope for a brighter future he knew little about Canada. He just knew it was…
Head Lake Ice Out contest welcomes answers
Get your guesses in about when you think the ice will melt on Head Lake for a chance at a one-year subscription to the Haliburton Echo.As a long-standing tradition, the Head Lake Ice Out contest…
Haliburton embraces a sampling of Cologne
By Darren LumLast week during March break, a small group of revellers were finding joy from experiencing Karneval at the A.J. LaRue Arena in Haliburton courtesy of the Mardus family.Karneval is an annual festivity in…
Huskies taking its best shot to claim East…
By Alex Gallacher In a rare treat, the Haliburton County Huskies played three games back to back to back. Taking on the Mississauga Chargers, Trenton Golden Hawks and Caledon Admirals, the Huskies won all three…
Charging network expands across county
Five electric charging stations have now been installed across Haliburton County, part of a total of 32 recently installed around the province.The Park and Charge, Ivy Charging Network’s level two charging network, brings electric vehicle…
A new track for Mixtape Vintage
By Vivian CollingsMixtape Vintage hit fast forward to the next song in its playlist after three years of sharing a storefront on Highland Street in Haliburton Village with Russell Red Records. The store now has…
Virtual EmergencyPrivatization Summit coming up
If you care about the future of our healthcare system and the proposed cuts by the Ford government, please attend the Emergency Privatization Summit virtual event on Thursday, on March 31 at 7 p.m., and…
It Takes a Village unites FoRT
Friends of the Rail Trail holds first event in two years, invites public for Sunday Ramble by Vivian Collings The Friends of the Rail Trail (FoRT) returned with a public event for the first time…
Finding perspective in art at Rails End Gallery
By Darren LumPointing to an encased wood, with glass top case, sitting on a wooden table over what looks like the beginning of a bonfire, comprising of twigs and kindling, Rails End Gallery curator Laurie…
Tory Hill EMS base moving toward permanent 24-hour…
The following are brief reports of items discussed during a March 9 committee of the whole meeting and recommended to be approved by county council. By Sue Tiffin Tory Hill EMS base could soon see…
Health unit responds to government’s lifting of restrictions
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit press conference held March 9 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. By Sue Tiffin An acceleration of the lifting…
Highlands East votes against Centre Lake east-side lot…
The following are news briefs from a Municipality of Highlands East council meeting. By Chris Drost The Municipality of Highlands East voted to not support the lot creation for the subdivision and plan of a…
Wearing a mask is not political
By Darren Lum When it comes to mask wearing, I may continue to do it, particularly for indoor settings with lots of people around me. It’s not to make a political statement nor is it…
Katie’s Run ends, but efforts continue
Organizers are thankful for all the support the event received after 10 years By Darren Lum This year would have been the 10th installment of Katie’s Run for Epilepsy Research.However, the organizers have decided to…
Thank you Family Health Team, partners
The following is a monthly column for rotation of residents from Highlands East By Jan Simon Recently I have had two personal phone calls from Wilberforce residents praising the care they received from our Haliburton…