By Emily Stonehouse Haliburton County business stakeholders congregated in one room for the first time in two years this past week, in what turned out to be an informative and controversial meeting. The County of…
Province offers funding for 2025 storm
By Emily Stonehouse Nearly one full year after an ice storm that shut down the province, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, Laurie Scott, announced funding opportunities for storm recovery. According to a…
Minden Tim Hortons gets a facelift
By Emily Stonehouse Many would note that the Minden location of Tim Horton on Highway 35 is looking a little different these days. On March 3, the owners of the store took to Facebook to…
A splash of paint for Minden
By Emily Stonehouse Downtown Minden is about to get a fresh facelift, and not just because spring is in the air. The Minden Business Working Group, a steering committee of 20 individuals with ties to…
Strong Mayor Powers put in play for Minden…
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…