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Think you might have COVID-19?

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if you are concerned that you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call the Haliburton Family Medical Centre at 705-457-1212 and press 6 to book an appointment in the Haliburton County COVID-19 Assessment Centre.

Provincial and Federal Coronavirus Information

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Quotation for Janitorial Services

Request for Quotation For Janitorial Services RFP# 2020-2-e

The County of Haliburton is seeking Quotations for the provision of Janitorial Services for the following facilities:

County Administrative Office, 11 Newcastle Street, Minden ON

Land Registry Office, 12 Newcastle Street, Minden ON

Quotation Documents can be obtained by calling 705-286-1762 x 225 or by emailing the Public Works Department.

All Quotations must be clearly marked, Quotation 2020-2-e Janitorial Services and must be...

Removal of Load Restrictions

2020 Spring Load Restrictions have been lifted as of April 30, 2020.  If you have questions or concerns please contact the Public Works Department.

Human Services administering $1.8M Social Services Relief Fund from province

To help provide relief for pressing challenges faced by many during the COVID-19 pandemic, the province has announced a new $200 million Social Services Relief Fund. The City of Kawartha Lakes will receive $1.8 million to support the provision of emergency housing and shelter services and food security in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.

Learn more.

Financial assistance supports available through Human Services

Effective immediately there is a temporary one-time discretionary benefit available to those in receipt of Ontario Works to address additional costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This benefit provides a maximum of $100 to single individuals or $200 to families of two or more.

Emergency financial support is also available to Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County residents who are not in receipt of Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program and are in financial crisis as a result...