Haliburton County let down by budget's lack of focus on rural and low income needs By Darren Lum The consensus from local organizations the Echo reached out to for responses about the 2022 federal budget…
Agreement reached between Dysart and Places for People
By Darren Lum The plan for the affordable housing development on Wallings Road is taking a step forward after Dysart et al entered into an agreement with Places for People, with the approval of a…
Pave paradise, put a parking lot
To the Editor, Canada has a housing shortage. But, it should not be resolved by destroying our natural and essential environment. When the goal of profit overrides the necessity of preservation nothing is ultimately winning.…
Haliburton retirement residence to open May 2021, will…
By Mike Baker The Gardens of Haliburton retirement residence will open up its doors on May 1, 2021 and with it create between 50 and 60 new jobs in the local community. Phil McKenzie, representing…