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{Drugs, guns, cash seized from Haliburton Highlands property}

Drugs, guns, cash seized from Haliburton Highlands property

On Thursday, April 9 the Haliburton Highlands and City of Kawartha Lakes Central Street Crime Unit with the assistance of the Central Region Tactical Response Unit and Central Region Canine officers, executed a warrant at an address on Hutchings Road, in
{Municipal governments issue joint letter to the construction industry on essential services }

Municipal governments issue joint letter to the construction industry on essential services

Effective April 5, 2020, the Building Departments for the municipalities of Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al, Highlands East, and Minden Hills will not be issuing any new building or septic permits. We know there are many projects in the final stages of
{HHHS expands acute care capacity, separates facilities for COVID and non-COVID needs}

HHHS expands acute care capacity, separates facilities for COVID and non-COVID needs

In an effort to maintain as much separation as possible between patients who have respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fever) and those who do not, HHHS is now encouraging Haliburton County residents with respiratory ...
{Fleming College announces cancellation of Haliburton School of Art + Design summer school programs}

Fleming College announces cancellation of Haliburton School of Art + Design summer school programs

The 2020 Haliburton School of Art + Design summer program will be cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
{Highlands East reminds residents to stay home as Easter weekend approaches}

Highlands East reminds residents to stay home as Easter weekend approaches

In light of the upcoming Easter long weekend, it s imperative, more now than ever that we continue to work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within Highlands East and Haliburton County. We need to stay home, practice physical distancing and avoid
{Update from Dysart et al: April 9}

Update from Dysart et al: April 9

Firstly, we understand that for many, this is typically a time to gather with family and friends. We would like to urge everyone to reach out to loved ones via telephone or video chat and restrict their face-to-face socialization to members of their immed
{‘We are in this together,’ municipal leaders say}

‘We are in this together,’ municipal leaders say

While regular municipal processes including council meetings have been cancelled for the time being amid the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal work continues, moved from the council table to the kitchen table.
{Lake associations donate thousands to food banks}

Lake associations donate thousands to food banks

Local lake associations are donating thousands of dollars to Haliburton County s food banks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and those who ve donated are challenging other associations to do the same. Food banks are experiencing increased demand amid the on
{Folk society to livestream concerts starting April 11}

Folk society to livestream concerts starting April 11

Those looking for a virtual night out, when we all have to stay in will be interested in checking out the Haliburton County Folk Society s live-stream concert series, set to feature Albert Saxby and Cassidy Taylor in two concerts this month.
{Update from Highlands East: April 7}

Update from Highlands East: April 7

As of April 7, 2020 we continue to see the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rise in Ontario and across Canada. Everyone needs to be aware of the seriousness of this situation and do their part to help flatten the curve and stop the spread. There has b
{Highlands Summer Festival season cancelled}

Highlands Summer Festival season cancelled

One of Haliburton County s most popular summer attractions, the Highlands Summer Festival, announced on Monday it had to cancel its 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
{COVID-19 case from community contact}

COVID-19 case from community contact

A man in his 90s who had no recent history of travel or contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 was the first person in Haliburton County to test positive for the coronavirus.
{Son mourns father who died in Pinecrest outbreak}

Son mourns father who died in Pinecrest outbreak

Kevin DesRoches s dad, Elmer, moved into Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon in May 2018. Dad loved it there, Kevin told the Echo. He made friends quickly and the nurses doted on him. He looked forward each week to going to the Legion for his pin
{Editorial: Information, please}

Editorial: Information, please

We now know for sure that the coronavirus is present in the Haliburton County community. For weeks, we have watched as our neighbouring towns reported cases, but it wasn t until Wednesday afternoon that we had confirmation that the virus was also within t
{HHHS Community Programs launches HaliburtonCares.ca}

HHHS Community Programs launches HaliburtonCares.ca

Haliburton Highlands Health Services Community Programs has launched a new website to provide all residents of Haliburton County with up-to-date information and resources during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
{HKPR health unit reports first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Haliburton County}

HKPR health unit reports first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Haliburton County

The local Medical Officer of Health today reported that a man in his 90s is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Haliburton County.
{Province restricting outdoor fires in region}

Province restricting outdoor fires in region

All outdoor fires in the province s fire region have been restricted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as of April 3.
{Together apart}

Together apart

The world needs music and art now more than ever. We need the beauty, the inspiration, the creativity, the aliveness, the hope. We ve been physical distancing for two weeks and we are all settling into new normals. We have up days and down days. We go fro
{COVID-19 assessment centre in the works for Haliburton}

COVID-19 assessment centre in the works for Haliburton

Plans are underway to set-up a COVID-19 assessment centre at the Haliburton Family Medical Centre on Gelert Road starting Tuesday, March 31 or Wednesday, April 1.
{Eagle Lake Country Market working for a safer environment}

Eagle Lake Country Market working for a safer environment

The family-run Eagle Lake Country Market is ensuring they re doing whatever it takes to provide enhanced safety for their 11 employees and shoppers during the coronavirus pandemic.
{Financial pressures, social isolation presenting mental health challenges}

Financial pressures, social isolation presenting mental health challenges

Mental health service providers in Haliburton County are reaching out to residents to remind them that help is available as the coronavirus pandemic increases the number of stressors people are dealing with.
{Demand at Haliburton County food banks growing}

Demand at Haliburton County food banks growing

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a number of Haliburton County residents have been laid off of work, and local food banks are experiencing an increase in demand.
{When the cottage is off limits}

When the cottage is off limits

In troubled times, the family cottage seems like a sanctuary. But last week Doug Ford asked people to stay away from their seasonal residences so they do not overwhelm small communities with limited resources. Wherever you are sheltering this spring, keep
{Back to normal}

Back to normal

As we begin to learn in the next week how much our efforts of physical distancing have prevented the spread of the coronavirus, the question asked since public health officials first advised us to avoid contact with each other by self-isolating lingers: w
{‘What is one night for me to sleep in my car?’}

‘What is one night for me to sleep in my car?’

The second Sleeping in Cars event - in which participants collect pledges and sleep in their vehicle overnight, mimicking what some have to do for shelter in the area - was officially cancelled this year due to efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
{Variety show funds chlorinator for Water Ambassadors}

Variety show funds chlorinator for Water Ambassadors

Water Ambassadors Canada is congratulating Eleanor Cooper for helping them bring clean drinking water to Venezuelans by organizing the variety talent fundraiser held last November at the West Guilford Community Centre.
{Multiple COVID-19-related deaths at Bobcaygeon nursing home}

Multiple COVID-19-related deaths at Bobcaygeon nursing home

Seven residents of the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon have died of complications related to COVID-19 and more than 20 of the home s staff have tested positive for the virus, making it the worst outbreak in the province.
{Cottager influx during pandemic would strain health system, doctors say}

Cottager influx during pandemic would strain health system, doctors say

In a letter distributed through social media channels over the weekend, the Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team reached out to seasonal residents, asking them to think about the limited resources available in the county before they decide to come to t
{Fire destroys Kennisis Lake cottage}

Fire destroys Kennisis Lake cottage

A seasonal residence on Wilkinson Road, Kennisis Lake, was fully engulfed by fire when firefighters arrived on Wednesday, March 25 at about 2 p.m.
{Emergency workers take the lead on coronavirus}

Emergency workers take the lead on coronavirus

As calls for physical distancing staying metres apart from each other, staying home, not socializing with people from outside of your own household became more urgent, reminders online that first responders and health-care workers step forward while
{Helping seniors with access to groceries}

Helping seniors with access to groceries

When you need to shop for groceries and you re a senior or among those more vulnerable to the coronavirus, it s important to remember there are options in the community.
{Are you a retired health-care worker? HHHS could use your help}

Are you a retired health-care worker? HHHS could use your help

Haliburton Highlands Health Services is asking those in the health-care field who may not be working right now to consider helping with the local COVID-19 response.
{Choose love}

Choose love

We are in unprecedented times, with no frame of reference, and as we step into the second week of recommended social isolation because of the COVID-19 virus, we are all reeling from this experience. I don t know about you, but it feels like we are sharing
{PSW shortage left Haliburton man without needed care}

PSW shortage left Haliburton man without needed care

When one of Jay Poyner s personal support workers decided to leave her job in February, it also left Poyner without someone to help him get to bed each night.
{Connecting with community during a time of social distancing}

Connecting with community during a time of social distancing

Kim McBrien Evans, owner of West Guilford-based yarn studio Indigodragonfly, said her company was gearing up for its busiest show season ever when the coronavirus hit Canada and all of her plans were upended.
{Editorial: Apart, together}

Editorial: Apart, together

It s important to remember right now that while we re keeping our physical distance, we re all still a phone call or a mouse click away from one another. We can t shake hands or offer a hug to a friend, but we can send each other jokes via text, video-cha
{Restaurants adapt to serve during pandemic}

Restaurants adapt to serve during pandemic

Local restaurant owners are struggling to keep doors open day-by-day, while dining rooms are closed across the province after a provincial state of emergency was declared March 17 in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19.
{COVID-19 contributes to death of CKL resident}

COVID-19 contributes to death of CKL resident

The local health unit is reporting the death of an individual in City of Kawartha Lakes related to COVID-19. The individual, a man in his 80s, was admitted to Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on March 19 after presenting with a high fever and influenz
{What you need to know about COVID-19 in five easy steps}

What you need to know about COVID-19 in five easy steps

Submitted by the Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team There is no cure for this virus that spreads like the common cold through respiratory droplets from infected persons, entering your eyes, nose or mouth either directly when someone coughs or sneez
{Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bobcaygeon nursing home}

Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bobcaygeon nursing home

The local medical officer of health announced on March 20 three residents of a long-term care home in the City of Kawartha Lakes have been confirmed as having COVID-19.
{Highlands East extends due dates on property tax}

Highlands East extends due dates on property tax

Responding to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Municipality of Highlands East will defer interest and penalties for non-payment of property tax until May 1, 2020.
{Haliburton County declares state of emergency}

Haliburton County declares state of emergency

Responding to efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, on Wednesday, March 18, the County of Haliburton declared a state of emergency.
{What HHHS says you should do if you think you have COVID-19 symptoms}

What HHHS says you should do if you think you have COVID-19 symptoms

Information from Haliburton Highlands Health Services about what to do if you think you have COVID-19 symptoms.
{Ancestry site connects Kidd to family she never knew }

Ancestry site connects Kidd to family she never knew

A family photo on a desk might not typically warrant more than a passing glance from most visitors to the office, but when Kathryn welcomes people in to the Minden Haliburton Hearing Service, they eagerly ask to hear the story behind the reunion how Kat
{Public gatherings go online following public health warnings}

Public gatherings go online following public health warnings

St. George s Anglican Church took to Facebook Live on Sunday, March 15, reaching out to its parishioners following a decision by the Anglican Bishops of Ontario to cease public worship as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.
{Community Support Services reaching out to help}

Community Support Services reaching out to help

Although many programs delivered through Community Support Services have been suspended as the community takes precautions against COVID-19, some services are still being offered and CSS is working with the community to find new ways to help.
{Brown followed her calling to become vet}

Brown followed her calling to become vet

One moment in Grade 13 science class made a difference in the lives of countless animals, pet owners, a community and to the life of Dr. Laurie Brown for almost 40 years.
{Contest win to give player rare NHL experience}

Contest win to give player rare NHL experience

Highland Storm player Hunter Hamilton is excited to see the Toronto Maple Leafs play and share the ice with his hockey hero, Mitch Marner, thanks to an opportunity offered through the Scotiabank Skaters contest.
{Hospice volunteers provide care and compassion}

Hospice volunteers provide care and compassion

Sometimes it s as simple as making someone a cup of tea, says hospice volunteer Tina Koskelo. Koskelo is one of more than 50 dedicated volunteers who are the backbone of the hospice services in Haliburton County
{Student painter sees opportunity in business and mentoring others}

Student painter sees opportunity in business and mentoring others

Rachel Churko has undeniable energy as she talks about the growth she experienced professionally and emotionally since she started leading her crew of painters for Rachel Churko Painting Services under the Student Works Painting banner three years ago.
{YMCA Wanakita branches out to offer Forest School }

YMCA Wanakita branches out to offer Forest School

YMCA Wanakita, a space known to some local kids for its strawberry social, Breakfast with Santa event, or day and summer camps is about to become much more familiar. The camp has announced a Forest School program, intended to open this fall.
{Rotaract Club to give young people chance to network and help community}

Rotaract Club to give young people chance to network and help community

Young adults in the Highlands are getting an opportunity to connect with one another and engage with the community through the newly formed Rotaract Club.