Ontario’s 2024-25 Inclusive Community Grants Program is accepting applications! Apply by May 22 if you have a project that makes your community more #accessible and helps people of all ages and abilities stay active. news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

Bring your neighbour, your grandkids, or stop by yourself to celebrate First Responders Day throughout Haliburton County. Residents of all ages are invited to visit participating locations on May 1st from 3 – 7 p.m. for a variety of free activities. Rain or shine!

The 2024 Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates funding program is now open. If you own your home and have been in need of repairs, energy efficient upgrades or accessibility changes, there may be help. For more information, please visit: kawarthalakes.ca/en/news/applic…

HALIBURTON - This First Steps learning series for people living with dementia & care partners provides an overview of dementia, coping strategies & how to plan ahead. FREE: registration req'd - call your client support coordinator or (705) 748-5131 Ext 235 or 1-800-561-2588

What's bigger news than a secret double album being dropped by Taylor Swift? A surprise announcement that The County of Haliburton is hosting a Teeny Tiny Summit in Minden on June 6th! More info to come, including how to register, so mark your calendars!

May 1st is First Responders Day! Visit a community open house at Stanhope Firefighters Hall; Dysart Fire Dept & EMS Base in Haliburton; Highlands East Fire Dept - Station 4 in Wilberforce; and the EMS Base, Minden Hills Fire Dept and Haliburton Highlands OPP on Hwy 35 in Minden.

We're just days away now from First Responders Day on May 1st. Free open house events for all ages are happening at locations throughout Haliburton County. The events happen rain or shine and are mostly held indoors from 3 - 7 p.m. #FirstResponders #MyHaliburtonHighlands

Happy #DoctorsDay to all Ontario Medical Association! Your dedication, compassion, and expertise make a world of difference. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care. Let's support our doctors for a strong health-care system. #Onhealth

The County of Haliburton has proclaimed today, May 1st, 2024, as First Responders Day. First Responders Day proclamation: haliburtoncounty.ca/en/news/procla… First Responders Day events in Haliburton County: haliburtoncounty.ca/en/news/first-…

Ontario’s 2024-25 EnAbling Change Program is now accepting applications! Apply by June 27 if you have a project that makes communities and businesses more #accessible and #inclusive. Learn more news.ontario.ca/en/release/100… Ontario Economy Ministry of Finance ROMA AMO Access2Accessibility

At today’s County Council meeting, members of the Haliburton County Paramedic Service HaliburtonParamedics provided a demonstration of a cardiac arrest scenario as part of education and awareness efforts around #ParamedicServicesWeek (May 19 – May 25, 2024).

Please note: The Township of Minden Hills is opening a Cooling Centre at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena (55 Parkside St., Minden) in Community Room 1 and 2, on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County is forecasted to reach a level of 7 today, indicating high air pollution levels due to hot and sunny conditions. Haliburton County is forecasted to reach a moderate risk level of 5.

🌡️ The Heat Warning is extended until Friday for Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton, and Saturday for Northumberland due to ongoing heatwave. Stay updated at hkpr.on.ca/Heat. Air Quality Statement ended for Kawartha Lakes & Northumberland. More info at hkpr.on.ca/AirQuality.

** Please note this meeting has been postponed. Follow our social media pages for information about a rescheduled meeting date when it becomes available. **

🔍 Curious about your community’s wellbeing? Join us tomorrow from 10-11 AM to explore ROI’s NEW Community Wellbeing Dashboard. It’s designed specifically for rural areas and offers valuable insights to help you interpret and assess local wellbeing. bit.ly/roievents

Need help with essential documents? Join us at our second Community Services & ID Clinic, being held at the Haliburton Legion at 719 Mountain Street in Haliburton from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 17th, 2025. All are welcome. No appointment necessary.

An important advisory from the Ontario Provincial Police about non-local travel during the State of Emergency.

Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Rain Warning, and Special Weather Statement for Haliburton County regarding heavy rain with total rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm tonight into Thursday morning. For more information, visit: facebook.com/countyhaliburt…

The County of Haliburton is declaring a partial state of emergency to support the Township of Minden Hills recovery from the significant weather event that occurred between March 28th – March 30th. For more information: bit.ly/3R21aeu