By Thomas Smith Longtime residents Barry Hart and his wife Heather founded Water Ambassadors in 2002. After visiting Haliburton County as a cottager for decades, Hart and his wife would visit Haliburton County and Kawartha…

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Nov 20, 2024 · By James Matthews The Haliburton County agency that delivers seniors’ dental care with the local public health unit will end its service agreement in January. Dr. Natalie Bocking, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health…

Jan 15, 2025 · By Emily Stonehouse It’s no secret that the security of winters is unstable. Climate change is impacting our snowy certainty with a vengeance, and as a result, many of our local businesses have thrown in the towel over the colder months. “There’s a seasonality to our businesses,” said Angelica Ingram, the tourism manager for the […]

Jan 15, 2025 · By Lisa Bucher Special to the Echo Located in the heart of Haliburton, Willow Organic has become a go-to spot for wellness and self care. Co-founded by Sylvia Holland, an experienced spa owner, and Shannon…

Dec 11, 2024 · By James Matthews No matter how the vote shakes out, Haliburton County will have a new warden by the time this is read. Results of the Dec. 10 election were not available as of press time, so complete coverage with results of the election will be in next week’s papers. During an early evening meeting of council, Dave Burton was selected as this year’s County Council warden. The upper tier ...

Jan 8, 2025 · By Emily Stonehouse Sometimes a new year is an opportunity to get outside your comfort zone, or to reconnect with something that once brought you joy. With the Highlands Summer Festival (HSF) recently announcing their…

Apr 9, 2024 · By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton County will have a hand in local workforce development.And they’re going straight to the high school to do it.Steve Ovell, economic development and tourism director, brought the idea of a skilled trades partnership to county council when it met March 27. It’s based on a partnership that […]

Jan 30, 2024 · By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterWelcome to the new normal in communities under the umbrella of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.Dr. Natalie Bocking, the medical officer of health and the unit’s CEO, said during the health board’s monthly meeting Jan. 18 that it has become apparent that COVID-19 …

May 21, 2024 · By Emily Stonehouse A new opportunity has emerged for the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, and they have until the end of the year to make it happen. The not-for-profit, which focuses on conservation, education, and…