By Grace OborneIf your child is bored of participating in the same activities, hold on to your horses, because Abbey Gardens has a program that will be exciting and different for everyone.Every Friday, for about…
Hike Haliburton reveals nature’s splendour
By Fred GrovesWith the beginning of the fall colours as a backdrop, Noriko appeared on the hill.As one of the dancers, who last week embedded herself into the serene Haliburton Sculpture Forest, her movements kept…
Vaccination clinics have reached locals schools
By Katrina BoguskiIn recent weeks, staff from the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit have been holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics in local high schools for students, staff, parents, and members of the school community.Schools…
COVID-19 funding increases estimated school board revenues
By Katrina Boguski The following are briefs from the TLDSB virtual meeting on Sept.14. There was no meeting over the summer so this was the first chance to present the third quarter results which ended…
Invasive snails being removed by the thousands from…
By Fred GrovesLake stewardship continues to be a high priority for many who call Haliburton County their home.This past summer, under the direction of the Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Associations (CHA), over 420,000 invasive…
A oneway ticket, two suitcases and another waterfront…
By Katrina Boguski A somewhat curvy career path has unfolded in my life and the most recent turn on that road has led me to the editor’s desk at the Haliburton County Echo. It’s a…
New online 50/50 monthly lottery is a win-win…
By Lisa TompkinsHHHS Foundation has just completed its 2nd monthly online lottery event, and it’s proving to be a win-win for health care in the community, with 50% of the funds raised going to a…
Boshkung Lake water skiers make history for the…
By Grace Oborne Former member of the Boshkung Lake Ski Club, Garth Mole, recently took time to reminisce about the days he and his fellow members would soar above Boshkung Lake to the applause of…
Resources available to help local businesses implement new…
By Katrina Boguski On Sept. 1, the provincial government announced that people will need to provide proof of being vaccinated fully and will need to produce ID in order to participate in many public events…
Football trailblazer engineers inspiring success
By Darren LumHaliburton Highlands Hall of Fame inductee Taly Williams may be the first pro football player to come from here, but it’s his achievements in applied science and environmental engineering that has truly changed…
OHTO marketing campaign includes local musical duo
By Grace OborneEarlier this summer, the Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) launched a campaign to promote local tourism and support area businesses.The campaign consisted of a video series shared to social media that featured stories…
Drug overdoses on the rise in Haliburton County…
By Mike BakerA recent surge in the number of drug overdoses reported in Haliburton County has sparked a response from the OPP and the local health unit.The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued…
Tokyo 2020 a ‘dream come true’ for Haliburton…
By Grace Oborne For young badminton athlete Rachel Honderich, representing her country at the Olympics has always been a dream. In order for one to achieve such a goal, they need to work hard. It…
Sports, extracurriculars to return at TLDSB schools this…
By Mike Baker There were no unexpected surprises last week when Trillium Lakelands District School Board outlined its plans for students’ upcoming return to school.During a recent meeting held on Aug. 24, TLDSB Director of…
Local coalition continuing push for change in long-term…
By Mike BakerOne of the leaders behind a local coalition committed to improving quality of care for seniors living in long-term care homes has criticized Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott for “ignoring” a 3,600 signature-strong…
Glen Dart, hockey hero and gentleman on and…
By Grace Oborne Decades have passed since hockey phenom Glen "Bimmy" Dart graced the ice with his smooth skating and powerful shot for the legendary Haliburton Huskies teams, and how he inspired everyone he met…
Jack Bush: The man with the red pen
By Steve GaleaThe recently built house, on the north side of the village of Haliburton, remains a work in progress. Phone issues have to be dealt with, furniture and décor need to be placed, gardens…
HE council members will attend committee meetings
The following are Highlands East Council briefs from the virtual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24. By Darren Lum The pandemic is far from over and virtual council meetings are likely to continue to enable access…
Haliburton optometrists prepare for job action, calling for…
By Grace Oborne The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) have voted to stop all non-emergency OHIP-covered services and procedures starting Sept. 1 unless the Ontario government takes measures to provide adequate funding.This means that as…
Haliburton housing market ‘cooling’ as demand for property…
By Mike Baker Following more than 12 months of feverish, non-stop activity, Haliburton County’s housing market is showing signs of slowing down according to numerous real estate agents in the area.It has been a banner…
Martin Hofland writes third edition of Warboy
By Grace Oborne Martin Hofland’s memoir Warboy is a story about his survival of the Second World War, starvation, and his heartfelt gratitude towards Canada.The first edition was published in 2016, and has gained a…