By Darren Lum We never truly understand the value of something until it’s gone.There’s a well-known aphorism related to a person’s gullibility, or a lack of intellect, by saying, “If you believe that, then I…
Dysart et al approves community safety and wellbeing…
By Stephen Petrick Momentum is growing for Haliburton County’s ambitious community well-being and safety plan, after Dysart et al council approved the project at a recent meeting.County chief administrative officer Mike Rutter delivered a delegation…
Taking advocacy to long-term care minister
By Darren Lum A local advocate for improving the conditions of long-term care homes in Ontario is feeling good after a protest in front of Ontario’s Long-term Care Minister Paul Calandra’s office, which garnered news…
Cobourg and Lindsay vaccination clinics close this week
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held Feb. 16 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, and press releases distributed by the health unit.…
Red Hawks Nordic ski team back on track
By Darren Lum There won’t be any chance of regional or provincial glory this season, but there’s something more important for the Red Hawks Nordic ski team than medals and podiums … It’s a future…
Community arts workshops coming soon
The call has just gone out for Arts Council – Haliburton Highlands (ACHH) members working in the arts and crafts who have a passion for their medium, have developed their skills and would like to…
Admirals stun Huskies in overtime thriller
By Alex Gallacher Despite a late game charge from Haliburton County, the visiting Caledon Admirals stunned the hometown Huskies 4-3 after a thrilling overtime period. In a Tuesday night (Feb. 15) bout at the S.G…
Highlands East approves 2022 budget
Residents will see a 1.48 increase in taxesBy Chris Drost Highlands East Council has officially approved a municipal tax increase of 1.48 per cent for 2022. To local taxpayers, it means an increase of $7.50…
Dysart votes for a 3.84% tax increase
By Darren LumRatepayers in Dysart et al will see a tax increase of 3.84 per cent on their next municipal tax bill after council voted at the special meeting on Friday, Feb. 11, held virtually.It’s…
Construction values for Dysart et al hit record…
Building permits valued at almost $100 million in 2021 The following are news briefs from the Municipality of Dysart et al regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, held virtually. By Stephen Petrick Dysart et…
Extendicare plans new longterm care home by 2025
By Sue TiffinA new long-term care home is expected to be built in Haliburton County, with almost 70 new beds added, by 2025. The project will enable Extendicare to replace its current facility and build…
Control is about perception
What is control?I typically don’t start anything I write for the newspaper with a question. I can count on my single hand the amount of times that has been the case in my near 20…
Multiple indicators showing Omicron wave plateau
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on Feb. 9. By Sue Tiffin “We are seeing…
Glimmers of normalcy for staff, students at TLDSB
By Nick BernardThere appears to be a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, especially for students, teachers, and staff at Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB).At their committee of the whole meeting on…
Stevens scores a pair as Huskies down Patriots…
By Alex GallacherFollowing a crushing loss to the Toronto Jr A Canadiens last Monday, the Huskies returned home to take on the Toronto Patriots for the first time ever at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena…
Staff shortages could cause temporary library closures
Board members broach topic of reducing number of branches By Sue TiffinLibrary patrons are being asked to ensure the branch they’re headed to is open prior to visiting, as temporary closures could occur due to…
Haliburton County rejects idea of vaccine policy
By Stephen PetrickHaliburton County won’t have a firm vaccine policy for its staff, but councillors say the county will continue to advocate for most public health guidelines, such as masking and distancing.The thorough policy prepared…
HE awards telecommunication contract this fall
The following news briefs from the Highlands East Council regular meeting on Feb. 8, held virtually. By Chris Drost When it comes time to vote in this fall’s municipal elections, voters in Highlands East will…
Summer Festival auditions are on
By Nick BernardKonstantin Stanislavski’s theory of theatre offers the idea there are no small parts, only small actors. Here in Haliburton, the search for actors big and small is on, ahead of the 2022 season…
Echo, Times nominated for provincial newspaper awards
The Haliburton County Echo and Minden Times are finalists for several Better Newspaper Competition awards this year. On Monday, Feb. 14, the Ontario Community Newspaper Association released its list of nominees for the annual provincial…
OPP investigate fatality on Highway 35
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on the scene of a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 35, south of Dorset in the Township of Algonquin Highlands. Close…