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County of Haliburton and HHHS welcome new ED physician
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 11:14 AM
The County of Haliburton and Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ali Bohra, Emergency Medicine Specialist to the team.
Dr. Bohra, an emergency room specialist from the United Kingdom, responded to a physician recruitment advertisement last fall and visited the Haliburton Highlands in February with his spouse. Thanks to his visit, interactions with the team, and the warm welcome Dr. Bohra and his family experienced, he is excited to join HHHS in May.
“On behalf...
Proclamation: First Responders Day - May 1, 2024
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 08:51 AM
Whereas first responders are those who in the early stages of an emergency, are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, and the environment; and
Whereas first responders include professions such as paramedics, police officers, firefighters, doctors, medical evacuation pilots, community emergency managers, road maintenance personnel, and military personnel; and
Whereas first responders’ commitment to duty is unwavering, responding to emergencies with courage,...
First Responders Day 2024
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 12:36 PM
In Ontario, May 1 is recognized as First Responders Day. The day honours the skill and dedication of emergency medical services workers who protect and preserve life, property, evidence, and the environment through their heroic work.
You're Invited: Haliburton County Community Open House
For the second year on First Responders Day, members of Haliburton County Paramedic Service, municipal fire departments and the Haliburton Highlands Ontario Provincial Police have collectively come together to...
County of Haliburton wins award for Hike Haliburton Festival
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:42 AM
The County of Haliburton has much to celebrate, as they were recently named the recipient of an award for Hike Haliburton by Festivals and Events Ontario.
The provincial organization named Hike Haliburton as one of the top 100 Festivals in Ontario at an awards gala held on February 28, 2024. Hike Haliburton was included in a list of outstanding events that excel within the industry.
“Submissions from FEO members were received for consideration in the fall of 2023 and were judged by an independent...
County Road Load Restrictions
Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 01:28 PM
2024 SPRING LOAD RESTRICTIONS
UPDATE: All Load Restrictions will be lifted on County Roads on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Under the Highway Traffic Act and County By-Law #2216, the County of Haliburton enforces reduced load restrictions on trucks to protect the County roadways during spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur.
Reduced load limits will be in effect FRIDAY MARCH 1ST 2024 where signs are posted. The following roads will have a reduced load limit for their entire length:
County...