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Ontario Investing Nearly $1 Billion to Expand and Improve Broadband and Cellular Access
Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2020 03:01 PM
Premier Doug Ford, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure and MPP for Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, and Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board, announced today at the Haliburton County Public Library (Minden Branch) that Ontario is investing to improve broadband and cellular access.
The historic investment will support unserved and underserved communities during COVID-19 and beyond. This funding will be used for shovel-ready projects starting...

HAVE YOUR SAY! How has COVID-19 affected you?
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020 03:34 PM
HAVE YOUR SAY! How Has COVID-19 Affected You?
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has launched an online survey to see how COVID-19 is impacting people in the County of Haliburton. Let us know how COVID-19 is affecting you, what you’re doing to prevent the spread and how your behaviours have changed during the pandemic. The survey is voluntary and confidential. Begin the survey: https://yorkisr.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpoUmaGdJoC0izj

County Council Meeting - October 28th 2020
Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2020 01:45 PM
Please note that the regular meeting of County of Haliburton Council will take place this coming Wednesday, October 28th 2020 beginning at 9 am. The agenda will be available on our Agendas and Minutes website.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this session of council will be held virtually and broadcast to the County's Youtube page, where members of the public can view the meeting.

Help form the future of the Haliburton Highlands
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 12:45 PM
Continuing the process of the Destination Management Plan which began in 2019, the County of Haliburton will be hosting a Visioning Workshop on October 19, 2020 from 1-4 pm.
The event is open to the public to ensure that the whole community has an opportunity to contribute in developing the future of tourism in the Haliburton Highlands.
During the 3-hour session, everyone will have a chance to provide feedback and help prioritize the various initiatives in the Draft Plan.
Representatives from MMGY...

Please help us by testing your internet speed
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 11:05 AM
Over the past months, the governments of Ontario and Canada have launched a number of programs to assist with funding the expansion of broadband internet. The County of Haliburton has decided to take steps to ensure government funding is secured to improve broadband internet connectivity in the under-served areas of our county.
We have identified an initial funding program (Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) Program – https://www.ontario.ca/page/connecting-ontario-improving-broadband-and-cellular-access)...