By Emily Stonehouse March 8 is International Women’s Day. A day to celebrate everything it means to be a woman; the strength, the resilience, the power, the magic. It’s also a time to acknowledge the…
Beyond the fluff
By Emily Stonehouse You know I have to do it. It’s the only time of year I can be sappy. The great news though, is that by the time this edition is printed, all the…
Old news
By Emily Stonehouse The process of aging is guaranteed. It’s the only constant in life. Yet this society we live in does everything in its power to reverse that. Anti-aging creams. Wrinkle removers. Boxed dyes…
Can we do it alone?
By Emily Stonehouse Nearly half a million dollars for a concession stand. A hot topic in the community these days. I’ve had a series of emails, people stopping me on the street, calling my cell…
To the dreamers
By Emily Stonehouse To dream the impossible dream. That was the theme of the newspaper this week. From celebrating the memories of Canoe FM founding father Don Cameron, to an aquatic rehabilitation facility opening up…
Seen, heard, and together
By Emily Stonehouse I sleep with a notebook beside my bed. Usually, my favourite ideas slither into my groggy mind at approximately 3 a.m. I had a few ideas for this week’s editorial. Conversations around…
A year in review
By Emily Stonehouse I have read through every single Minden Times that was published in 2022. Every year, the Times and Echo produce a year in review. The highlights of our hometown, the best of…
Check on your friends
By Emily Stonehouse It’s no secret that this is the season for kindness. The concept of giving - whether it be time, money, energy, or gifts - is the centrepoint for the holidays. Last Thursday,…
Home is where the heart is
By Emily Stonehouse HELLO, MINDEN. I think I know most of you. If not, my name is Emily, and I am pleased to be stepping into the role as editor for the Minden Times. I…
Of leaders and bucklers
By James Matthews Leading in the best of times is difficult enough. Leading in these hard-scratch economic times takes a toll beyond my comprehension.For the best leaders, anyway.Newly minted mayors and councillors in Haliburton County…
Of masks, decency, and the Tory heel
By James Matthews Just wear the mask. It’s the decent thing to do for the people around you. Go ahead: Put it on when you venture close to or within a crowd. If not for…
Of humbug, Jim Reeves, and how it’s suggested…
By James Matthews A thought or two about Christmas. I hear readers protesting: Jeez, can’t we get a little more beyond Halloween before talk of Christmas? I get it. But, the shopping centres, the big box…
Of government, a pandemic, and Jacks-in-boxes
By James Matthews This is a level of seriousness people try to keep out of their lives. Excuse the improper formatting. It’s necessary for space and accommodating a newspaper’s column-width. [BLACK SCREEN] Dr. Nicole Bocking…
A step to a bright new day
By Darren Lum There’s a lot to unpack in about a 600 word editorial to say goodbye.But after almost a year of these, it’s something I’ve been told I’m good at, so here goes.Thank you.…
There’s always room for thanks
By Darren Lum Thanksgiving was on Monday, Oct. 10 and is past now, but I wish it was more than one day.Well, not the day so much as the feeling felt.Why put a limit on…
Good for you Minden
By Darren Lum I believe living in a democratic country not only affords us rights, but responsibilities.To our community. To our neighbours and fellow residents. We need to vote, but we also need to be…
Drop the mask, open your heart
By Darren Lum Seeing the faces of the children in the Terry Fox Run for Archie Stouffer Elementary School it’s easy to see the happiness. Perhaps I’m naive, but children are honest with their feelings.It’s…
Democracy needs you
By Darren Lum Not all of us can run for office, but we can still contribute to democracy.We do that by informing ourselves of the candidates and then go out and vote for who we…
Pride for loved ones
By Darren Lum We all care about things that are close to us.I think back to 2013 when Haliburton County came together when the Gull River overran its banks, leaving homes and businesses in downtown…
Choose love over hate
Everyday we have the power to decide.We can love or we can hate. It seems strange to characterize our decisions in this manner, but bear with me. When you cross the street and you’re looking…
Kindness does matter
By Darren Lum Life can be difficult.Sure, I live in a country where there is a stable government and our infrastructure is sound for the most part. I recognize certain groups of people in this…