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Health and safety for all in the County of Haliburton

Due to an increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases throughout the Province of Ontario, now is the time to be hyper-vigilant as a community, for the protection of our families and neighbours. At this time, there has not been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the County of Haliburton. However, as a community, we need to follow the recommendations of the federal and provincial governments, and our local Health Unit. Those recommendations are to continue...

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Office Closure

The County’s administration office in Minden is closed to the public. This is a safety measure for both public and staff and has been taken in response to recommendations for social distancing.

County staff is available by phone during regular business hours at 705-286-1333 (local) or 1-844-366-4795 (toll free).

For more information please contact:

Amanda Virtanen
Emergency Information Officer
County of Haliburton
Office:...

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Halliburton County declares state of Local Emergency

Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. (ET), the County of Haliburton has declared a state of Local Emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c E.9 s.4 (1) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The County of Haliburton is making this declaration as a proactive step for potential access to resources from other levels of government as this situation evolves, ensuring better preparedness for our community...

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