By Chad Ingram During the past two weeks the lake associations of Haliburton County have collectively donated more than $25000 to the county’s food banks as well as SIRCH Community Services. Associations have been making…
SIRCH rallies public with Sewing for a Great…
SIRCH Community Services and Haliburton Highlands Health Services are asking for the public’s help to build an inventory of fabric homemade masks for Haliburton County. Although HHHS currently has an adequate supply of masks homemade…
Six cases of coronavirus confirmed in county
By Jenn Watt Health professionals are continuing to encourage the community to observe physical distancing and hand-washing practices with six cases of coronavirus in Haliburton County confirmed by the health unit as of Tuesday. Details…
Music from Home attracts thousands of music fans
By Sue Tiffin Days into staying at home to stay safe and help prevent the spread ofcoronavirus Brent Coltman a guitar player and musician who regularlyjammed when community could gather had the idea of sharing…
'A little piece of community' offered online
By Sue Tiffin Nancy Therrien was adapting library programming to allow for greater physical distancing as recommendations to stay home came into effect beforeMarch Break when the library programming was cancelled altogether. Notlong after that…
Arena project on pause following provincial announcement
By Chad Ingram The Minden Hills arena project is paused for the time being following an April 3 announcement by the provincial government that furtherrestricts construction activities within Ontario. While theprovince’s initial announcement of what…
Bounceback offers mental health support during COVID-19 crisis
To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake ofCOVID-19 the Ontario government has announced an expansion of onlineand virtual mental health supports including Canadian Mental HealthAssociation’s BounceBack program. BounceBack is available now freeof…
COVID-19 can't stop maple syrup production
COVID-19 can't stop maple syrup production By Darren Lum It takes 40 litres of sap to make one litre of syrup and the ideal conditions for high yields is cold nights and warm…
Fleming College announces cancellation of Haliburton School of…
The following is a press release written by Haliburton School of Art + Design. Haliburton ON – (April 8 2020) – The 2020 Haliburton School of Art + Design summer program will be cancelled as…
HHHS expands acute care capacity separates facilities for…
The following is a press release from Haliburton Highlands Health Services received at 1:59 p.m. today. As part of efforts to protect the health and safety of patients residents staff and community members in Haliburton…
Home builders support construction restrictions
By Chad Ingram The Haliburton County Home Builders’ Association, along with the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, says it’s supportive of the provincial government’s decision to restrict construction activities in Ontario amid the ongoing COVID-19…
Kinmount community members dies in Pinecrest outbreak
By Sue Tiffin Friends of Mike St. Thomas said that he gave it his all in life gettinginvolved in as much as possible and participating with enthusiasm. He even created a new name for where…
Resources available for tourism businesses
By Chad Ingram The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating tough times for many businesses, including the tourism-based businesses of the Haliburton Highlands. “Some businesses are talking like they may have to close their…
COVID-19 case from community contact
COVID-19 case from community contact By Jenn Watt 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…
Minden’s Tekrider to produce PPE
By Jenn Watt In a very short time Minden Hills company Tekrider plans to join the effort to make personal protective equipment temporarily switching from producing snowmobile and motorcycle body armour to medical gowns and…
HHHS Community Programs launches HaliburtonCares.ca
Submitted by HHHS 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. The site HaliburtonCares.ca…
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By Chad Ingram Local lake associations are donatingthousands of dollars to Haliburton County's food banks amid theCOVID-19 pandemic and those who've donated are challenging otherassociations to do the same. Food banks are experiencing increaseddemand amid…
ASES supports frontline workers
By Sue Tiffin Archie Stouffer Elementary School started the week with a challenge tothe school community set forth by Quinn and Eleanor Higgins: create adisplay of hearts in windows at home and workplaces throughout the…
Cottager influx would strain health system doctors say
Cottager influx would strain health system, doctors say By Jenn Watt In a letter distributed through social media channels over the weekend, the Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team reached out to seasonal residents,…
Fundraiser brings awareness of homelessness
The second Sleeping in Cars event – in which participants collect pledgesand sleep in their vehicle overnight mimicking what some have to do for shelter in the area – was officially cancelled this year due…
Haliburton opens COVID-19 assessment centre
Haliburton opens COVID-19 assessment centre By Darren Lum The newly opened COVID-19 assessment centre at the Haliburton Family Medical Centre on Gelert Road accepted its first patients on Tuesday, March 31. Patients…