County of Haliburton

09/07/2026

LAST WEEK - Survey closes September 11th!

The County of Haliburton is reviewing and updating the Haliburton County Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and wants to hear from you!

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s goal is to achieve sustainable communities where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, opportunities to participate, and where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, healthcare, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression.

Please help us by sharing your thoughts at: bit.ly/cswbsurvey

Respondents who provide an email or phone number will be entered into a raffle to win 1 of 10 $25 grocery gift cards.

This survey is open to all residents of Haliburton County (year-round and seasonal), and closes September 11th, 2026.

If you know of someone that cannot complete the survey digitally, paper copies will be available at local libraries and municipal offices, or can be downloaded at the link above.

Thank you for taking the time to participate!

Township of Algonquin Highlands
Dysart et al
Municipality of Highlands East
The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills
Haliburton County Public Library

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

A low cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be in Cardiff and Wilberforce in the Morning and Afternoon of September 19 respectively.

09/03/2026

Take Back The Night is just two weeks away.

Join the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton on Thursday, September 17th on the front lawn of Canadian Tire (92 Water Street) in Minden from 5 - 7 p.m. for an evening of community connections, banner-making, rallying, speakers, a walk around the river, and supporting survivors of sexual violence.

This year Take Back the Night's planning committee chose the theme of "Our Voices, Our Strength, Our Community," signifying how much stronger we are when we join together to uplift one another and fight for societal change.

This year's logo was generously designed and created by graphic and graphite artist Kyle Enright.

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre

09/03/2026

Please note that the Haliburton County Administration office will be closed on Monday, September 7th for the Labour Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30am.

We wish everyone a safe and happy long weekend in the Haliburton Highlands.

09/03/2026

Survey closes September 11th!

The County of Haliburton is reviewing and updating the Haliburton County Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and wants to hear from you!

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s goal is to achieve sustainable communities where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, opportunities to participate, and where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, healthcare, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression.

Please help us by sharing your thoughts at: bit.ly/cswbsurvey

Respondents who provide an email or phone number will be entered into a raffle to win 1 of 10 $25 grocery gift cards.

This survey is open to all residents of Haliburton County (year-round and seasonal), and closes September 11th, 2026.

If you know of someone that cannot complete the survey digitally, paper copies will be available at local libraries and municipal offices, or can be downloaded at the link above.

Thank you for taking the time to participate!

Township of Algonquin Highlands
Dysart et al
Municipality of Highlands East
The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills
Haliburton County Public Library

09/03/2026

No More Silent Battles: A Community Conversation About Home-Based Dementia Care

A screening of No More Silent Battles, a documentary, will take place at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion (at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton) on September 8th at 7 p.m.

The film is about 45-minutes long and follows four families in the Peterborough region who are caring at home for a person with dementia. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion to answer questions with Dr. Jenny Ingram, gerontologist and director of the film, and Jenn Johnstone, CEO, Alzheimer Society Peterborough Kawartha Lakes Northumberland Haliburton.

Admission by donation.

09/03/2026

Ontario Health at Home invites people living with challenges and complications as a result of diabetes or pre-diabetes to join for a FREE 6-week Diabetes workshop series. This workshop series is being held in the evening, online.

This free six-week workshop series helps people with diabetes or pre-diabetes to better cope with related-challenges and activities of daily life. Caregivers are welcome to register. We suggest that participants attend all six sessions of the workshop, where possible.

This program runs six weeks from September 17 to October 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. online.

Pre-registration is required to secure your space. You may call and speak with a staff member: 1-866-971-5545 or visit https://www.ceselfmanagement.ca/ to register.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Hosted by TLDSB Mental Health Services, parents/guardians and staff are invited to hear from speaker, best-selling author, and founder of the acclaimed experiential programs Dandelion Dance™ and Tournesol, Hannah Beach, over three FREE virtual sessions – attend one, two, or all three:

September 16 - The Kindergarten Workshop: Creating the Best Conditions for Growth and Learning
October 14 - Reclaiming Play: Revitalizing Childhood to Combat Anxiety and Aggression
October 21 - Understanding Adolescents from the Inside-Out

Register to secure your spot: tldsb.ca/engagement-event-hannah-beach