By Darren Lum It’s only a matter of time now to see the realization of a student-led effort to right a wrong in adding murals depicting Haliburton’s only Olympian Lesley Tashlin and first professional football…
Sir Sam’s landmark Ski and Ride changes hands
By Jerelyn CradenSir Sam’s Ski and Ride and its owners for 56 years – the Bishop Family -- are synonymous with the Haliburton Highlands. Now, as they hand over the keys to Sir Sam’s new…
West Guilford son takes place among Hall of…
By Darren LumStories are powerful vehicles for inspiration and Bernie Nicholls’ path to joining the ranks of the best hockey players in the world has the potential to be an example of what is possible…
Huskies take down Muskies in fourth battle of…
by Alex Gallacher The Haliburton County Huskies made the 45 minute journey to Lindsay to take on the Muskies, Friday Night at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. Following a short-handed game winner by Sam Solarino, the…
Bonnie Roe to be presented with award in…
By Katrina BoguskiOn Nov 16, Bonnie Roe will be presented with an award in Toronto from the Institute for Change. Leaders (ICL). According to its website, “ICL teaches the skills that organizers need to win…
Community climate action plan released
By Stephen PetrickSpecial to the Echo Warmer summers, milder winters, longer heat waves and increased risk for vulnerable populations, such as seniors, the poor and people without good housing.That’s what Haliburton County officials expect for…
Dysart passes COVID vaccination policy
Stephen Petrick Special to the Echo Dysart passes Covid vaccination policy Those who work for or with the Municipality of Dysart et al will soon be asked to show they’re fully vaccinated against Covid-19, but those…
Photographer’s work showcased in book
By Darren Lum Photographer’s work showcased in bookPhotographer, instructor and lover of life, Glenn Springer was known for his passions.Springer, a prolific photographer and past contributor to the Haliburton Echo and Minden Times, captured life…
Mass vaccination clinic reopens in Minden
By Sue Tiffin Mass vaccination clinic reopens in MindenThe following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference held Oct. 27 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking.…
Sing Along with Coco Love Alcorn
The Haliburton County Folk Society is happy to present singer/songwriter and choir leader, Coco Love Alcorn in concert on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Haliburton Legion Branch 129 at 7:30 p.m.That same afternoon from 2…
Rails End Gallery granted fifty grand
By Katrina BoguskiIn a world where few people value secrets, and even fewer seem capable of keeping them, it is good to know that one person can still keep the lid on things even when…
More funding announced for Haliburton County long-term care…
By Katrina BoguskiA statement released Oct. 15 by the MPP Laurie Scott said, “The Ontario government will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes across the province to increase staffing levels,…
HHHS receives $130K for infrastructure upgrades
By Sue TiffinHaliburton hospital will soon have better access with $130,000 of provincial funding announced Oct. 12 intended to fund the replacement of the building’s main doors.The automatic doors of the main entrance, which have…
Share the Warmth keeping individuals warm years later
By Angelica IngramOn cold winter days Thomas Smith still feels warm thanks to a free coat he received a few years ago. An employee at Haliburton Foodland, Smith moved to the Highlands from Cambridge and…
Hawks elevated play not enough against Saints
By Darren LumAfter opening the Kawartha High School Field Hockey League season with a home loss against the Hurricanes the week before, the Red Hawks girls’ field hockey team was able to take the energy…
County backs letter on backlogs
By Stephen Petrick More support will be needed for public health units for “catch up and recovery” as they enter a new stage of the pandemic.That’s the gist of an urgent-sounding letter signed by Haliburton…
New master plan coming for ambulance service
By Stephen Petrick Some big decisions loom for Haliburton County on how to manage paramedic services, in light of a perceived growing population.Haliburton County councillors voted on Oct. 13 to begin the process of developing…
Hike Haliburton gets go-ahead
By Stephen Petrick County councillors want to get the tourism industry moving again; they’ve given a hearty endorsement for Hike Haliburton Winter Edition, 2022.Council gave the green light for staff to begin preparing for a…
Highlands East tackles long list of zoning amendment…
Highlands East council met virtually on the morning of Oct. 12 where the busy agenda included department monthly reports, a number of zoning amendment requests from private landowners, and a public planning meeting. By Chris…
Courtesy or tyranny?
By Katrina Boguski Earlier this month, Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov and Maria Ressa won the Nobel Peace Prize. They shared the honour, “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy…
Motivating students with hands-on learning
By Darren LumWhen Grade 12 Haliburton Highlands Secondary School student Grace Hudson started the day, she didn’t think she would enjoy plumbing, but that changed after she participated in the Tools in the Trades Boot…