By Adam Frisk Concerns about nightly trespassing and illegal scavenging at local landfills led to a heated debate at last week’s council meeting, resulting in a scaled-back plan to test security cameras at a single…
Black History Month in the Haliburton Highlands
By Emily Stonehouse Black History Month is recognized over the month of February, and has been across the country since 1995. In 1978, the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) was established. Its founders presented a…
Oxtongue Lake Pike Derby a reel-y good time
By Thomas Smith In the far off land of Dwight, our neighbours to the west of Algonquin Highlands, the Winterbottoms are hard at work preparing for the 49th Annual Oxtongue Pike Derby. Originally started by…
Olympic fever grips the county
By Thomas Smith Haliburton residents are getting into the competitive spirit and are eager to cheer on Team Canada as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games get underway in Italy. The Olympics officially got…
Social media spins around Strong Mayor Powers
By Emily Stonehouse The recent application of Strong Mayor Powers by Minden’s Mayor Bob Carter has some social media users spiraling. On Jan. 16, Carter announced that he would be vetoing eight of the 25…
All invited to Ruth MacBrien’s 100th
By Thomas Smith A remarkable woman is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 31st and everyone is invited. Ruth MacBrien, the only living founder of Minden Bible Church, is a woman with…
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…
County of Haliburton commits to acessibility
By Emily Stonehouse Haliburton County strives to be a place where all are welcome, supported, and seen. And through the multi-year joint accessibility plan, spanning between 2023 to 2027, initiatives mapped out aim to do…
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…
First county baby arrives on New Year’s Day
By Emily Stonehouse January 1 is a date that brings fresh starts, new beginnings, and the start of a brand new chapter. For one Harcourt family, January 1 will symbolize something a little extra special.…
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…
Council defers controversial shoreline structure amendments
By Adam Frisk Dysart et al council once again voted to defer proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw concerning accessory buildings within the minimum water setback, pushing the debate to a third…
New Yule Market comes to Minden
By Thomas Smith A new Christmas tradition is coming to Minden Hills. The Keller family, led by Taylor Keller, is organizing the first annual Keller’s Winter Yule Market. Keller says that the Yule Market will…
Gender-based violence remains epidemic in Haliburton County
By Emily Stonehouse Please note that the following article contains graphic depictions of gender-based violence and femicide that some readers may find disturbing. To receive support around this topic, please reach out to the Haliburton…
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…
Prioritizing people
By Emily Stonehouse I was ready to start this editorial, flying the flag with bold letters crying ‘Long Live the Library’. We all know that during budget talks, the first victim to the chopping block…
The Canadian Way
By Emily Stonehouse Over the past few months, the differences between countries have stood out like a sore thumb. Constant comparisons, dichotomizations, polar opposites seen in real time. We see this in the form 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…