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 8, 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…

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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…

May 21, 2024 · By Vivian Collings Brandon Nimigon joined the Haliburton Business Improvement Area (BIA) board in 2016 with the desire to see downtown grow and flourish. After eight years of participating in decisions, helping hang flowers, put…

Nov 20, 2024 · By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lucrative tourism season is the product of a collaboration. Nicole Whiting told Haliburton County during its May 18 meeting that a successful industry comes through the upper…

Founded in 1884, The Haliburton County Echo has been a part of the Highlands history for more than 130 years. The Echo prides itself on excellence and offers captivating stories and photos about life in the Haliburton Highlands daily online and in its print edition, published Tuesdays. The Echo and its sister paper The Minden Times jointly publish County Life, a …