By Thomas Smith Minden’s Mayor Bob Carter has accessed his Strong Mayor Powers, and opted to veto a number of amendments council had presented to the 2026 budget. Under the newly implemented regulations of Strong…
Busy holiday season for Haliburton businesses
By Adam Frisk The 2025 holiday shopping season was a banner year, thanks to the early arrival of winter weather, community loyalty, and a surge in tourism, according to local businesses. For stores like Algonquin…
Boshkung reimagines business identity
By Thomas Smith Driving past Boshkung Brewing, perhaps you have noticed a change to the appearance of the food truck parked out front. An iconic addition to the exterior of the brewery, the food truck…
A toast to Minden’s newest restaurant
By Emily Stonehouse When you walk into Toast - Minden’s newest restaurant - it feels like home. Cozy decor and cushy chairs, with the nostalgic smell of bacon and eggs wafting from the kitchen. And…
Huge turnout for Minden Business Working Group
By Thomas Smith Article published in the Dec. 9 issue of the Minden Times. Last Wednesday, the roads were slick from snow throughout the day. With the Minden Business Working Group’s meeting at 5:30 p.m.…
County council approves 2026 budget
By Emily Stonehouse Stormy winter weather forced the Dec. 10 regular meeting of county council to shift exclusively to an online platform. Warden Dave Burton efficiently hopped right into the meeting, bringing forth the finance…
Molly moves on
By Emily Stonehouse “I’m happy wherever I am,” said Molly McInerney, reflecting on her years of business in the heart of Minden. It’s a sentiment that she will be taking into her next stage of…
MH council seeks community insight
By Thomas Smith inden Hills is seeking the community’s input towards their Five Year Strategic Plan. The first public consultation this year was held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Politicians participating in the…
Sir Sam’s enters the next era of modernization
By Emily Stonehouse With every ending, there comes a new beginning. That’s the optimistic attitude Dave Bishop, general manager of Eagle Lake’s Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride, is taking into the winter season. Last week,…
Big changes coming to Minden sledding trails
By Thomas Smith The snowmobiling trails will be looking a little different in Haliburton County this year. Recently, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) announced that they will be making cost saving cuts to…
County councillors debate the future of meeting space
By Emily Stonehouse It’s been a fairly contentious topic for the past few weeks, as county councillors have navigated the ins and outs of potentially moving their location. During a June 25 meeting, council directed…
Burnt Crust Pizzaria eager to sling hot pies
By Thomas Smith Imagine preparing to open your first restaurant and at the same time, you have a baby due in two weeks. That is the reality for Katrina McCallum, owner of Burnt Crust Pizzaria…
Craft spirit company finds its footing in Minden
By Thomas Smith George Kaplun, founder of Denna Lake Spirits has been in the service industry for his entire adult career. After leaving Ukraine, Kaplun and his family stayed in Israel before they were allowed…
Kev’s Hotdogs and Sausages opens in Minden
By Thomas Smith After working as a personal support worker for eight years, Kevin Morgan knew that he loved working with people. Since retiring three weeks ago, he is spry and ready for business at…
Feast and Fusion making pizzas for good
By Thomas Smith Walking into Feast and Fusion, you are greeted by bright colours and a collection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles memorabilia. A handwritten menu board with cheeky names like This Little Piggy greet…
Highlands Cinema owner puzzled over recent sign
By Thomas Smith With around 100 trees that toppled during the ice storm in April, Highlands Cinemas owner Keith Stata was hard at work cleaning up his property to reopen on May 2. “It cost…
Minden cell tower raises concerns
By Thomas Smith Residents along Bobcaygeon Road and the surrounding area are questioning a 70-metre cell tower structure slated to be built on private land. The proposed tower is located northeast of the Bobcaygeon Road…
Job fair encourages local kids to tackle the…
By Emily Stonehouse While the students of Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS) may go off to explore the world, the Homebuilder’s Association wants people to know that there are plenty of opportunities, right here at…
Fort Treehouse navigates fallen trees
By Emily Stonehouse Many trees were destroyed as a result of the ice storm that slammed Haliburton County the last weekend of March. At the same time, many businesses were impacted by the outages and…
Boshkung spearheads ASES breakfast program
By Thomas Smith Mathew Renda, co-owner of Boshkung Brewing is all too familiar with the need to access breakfast programs. Growing up, he utilized the breakfast program at his school in Pickering to get him…
Pizza on Earth’s Broen Thompson sets world record
By Thomas Smith On a busy summer day in 2017, 10-year old Broen Thompson was offered a free bagel in exchange for folding some pizza boxes for Pizza on Earth in Dorset. That must be…