http://www.haliburtonecho.ca Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.haliburtonecho.ca, All rights reserved. http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461433 Here’s the truth. It couldn’t have been a very good political fundraiser: None of us can now recall who was speaking. Most likely, it was a Conservative — because we were exiled to the furthest corner in the room, with some of the other Liberals in attendance.[...] Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461433 129729852000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458851 It just keeps getting better and better. The Vancouver Canucks rookie Cody Hodgson said all the right things after a month with all the right moves, as he was named National Hockey League’s rookie of the month.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:04:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458851 129726974400000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458777 A tragedy more than two thousand kilometres away is hitting home and acting as a reminder how a simple device can save lives.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458777 129726931200000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458515 This year’s Terry Fox Run event for Haliburton village needs a hero. Named after the young Canadian who was an ordinary man with an extraordinary dream to raise $1 per Canadian from his Marathon of Hope – a cross-country run to raise money.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:01:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458515 129726792600000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458315 There are going to be a couple of “battles” of sorts next week in Haliburton County. Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, will be facing off against soldiers from Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, in a friendly game of hockey.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:12:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458315 129726691200000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3457253 A local resident is bringing Highlands’ generosity to Cuba later this year when she hits the island country for a bird watching adventure. Sheila Ziman is putting out the call to the public for donations of used (or new) guitar strings, baseballs, baseball bats and gloves.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:56:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3457253 129726033600000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456655 Schools from across the county will receive thousands of dollars in grant money to run student engagement programming. The Trillium Lakelands District School Board announced this year’s Speak Up grant recipients in a press release Feb.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:16:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456655 129725937600000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455760 It took five tries but the end result was worth the effort. On Jan. 27 six Highlands East volunteer fire fighters tended to a man found in Wilberforce with no vital signs.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:38:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455760 129725158800000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454152 If you’re driving up Loop Road and notice a billowing cloud of smoke there is no need to call the fire department. Chances are the smoke will be coming from two new smokers situated behind The Olde Ridge Authentic Barbecue, a southern inspired eatery in Harcourt.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454152 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454155 It was fitting that the last award given at the sixth annual Business and Community Achievement Awards not only created a stirring speech, but was preceded by an applause virtually heard throughout the county.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454155 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454156 With an $88,800 loss in provincial funding and a rise in policing costs, Highlands East is looking at tightening their budget belts in 2012. Members of council took a look at preliminary budget numbers at their Jan.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454156 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454157 The municipality of Highlands East will be paying Wilberforce pharmacy owner Khosrow Eshkour $45,000 to help cover the renovation costs for the medical centre. Council decided at its Jan. 26 meeting that $25,000 would be paid now, with the balance to be paid when the centre is done.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454157 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454159 Haliburton County councillors discussed the 2012 budget at their meeting Jan. 25. The county must raise approximately $12 million of its approximately $18.5 million budget through taxation and it looks like councillors are aiming for a tax levy increase in the neighbourhood of two per cent.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454159 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454168 About the only law that seems to apply to puddle jumping is that of physics. Every year snowmobilers from around Ontario make a pilgrimage of sorts to watch and participate in puddle jumping – the act of riding a snowmobile across open water – in Dorset.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454168 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454177 Patient News is helping the Volunteer Dental Outreach Clinic better educate its users through a specially created newsletter. The first edition of the four-page brochure features information on proper flossing, eliminating baby bottle tooth decay and how smoking can negatively affect oral health.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454177 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454179 When a community is as reliant on volunteer organizations as Haliburton County, it only makes sense to record who they are and what they represent.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454179 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454181 Grade 10 civics students at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School heard firsthand where a life studying politics can take you. On Jan. 18, approximately 60 students spilled into the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion to engage in an interactive presentation through a webcam feed with Dr.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454181 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454190 For wildlife biologist and outdoors enthusiast Barrie Martin the sandal fits.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454190 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454191 Our taste for salty foods isn’t ingrained from birth; it’s learned. Just as we learn to enjoy salty foods, we can learn to appreciate those flavoured with herbs and spices instead. They’re better for us and can be just as satisfying.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454191 129724596000000000 http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454077 A 70-year-old man from Highlands East was charged by Bancroft OPP Sunday, Jan. 29 after his Ford car hit a GMC SUV on Highway 118. The 77-year-old driver of the other car was from Quinte West and was uninjured in the collision.[...] Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:52:00 GMT http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3454077 129724195200000000