By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Public health officials say it’s time to revisit and resurrect a former drug strategy for the region. To prove the importance of such a strategy, one need to…
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Winds of Change
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. The wind off the lake is furiously slapping the flag on the pole anchored in the little flower patch out front my place. There’s nothing noteworthy about a…
Who will stop the Russians?
From Shaman's Rock By Jim Poling Sr. IF I THROW stones at my neighbours relaxing on their backyard patio, other neighbours witnessing the crime will rush in to stop me. If I take wire cutters…
Minden resident vexed her election information was invalid
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Minden resident Michele Bishop believes in the importance of taking part in the electoral process, but she didn’t vote in the last municipal election. That’s because Bishop couldn’t…
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…
Abbey Gardens Holiday Night Market: bigger and better
By: Jerelyn Craden It’s a market. It’s a Food Hub. It’s a café. An organic garden. A magical forest. A home to chickens and ponies. It’s hiking trails. Educational displays. Local businesses. It’s a caring,…
Dailloux named Deputy Mayor for AH
By Emily Stonehouse Algonquin Highlands will have a new face in the role of deputy mayor. Jennifer Dailloux, who previously served as Councillor Ward 3 for the area was nominated for deputy mayor by Councillor…
Minden Council faces a fresh start
By Emily Stonehouse Minden Council faces a fresh startThere’s a new mayor in town for Minden Hills, and he is ready to hit the ground running. Mayor Bob Carter, who ran unopposed in the municipal…
Of leaders and bucklers
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 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…
Highlander of the Year awarded to advocate for…
By Emily Stonehouse Robin Carmount has officially been named the Highlander of the Year at the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala, held this past Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Bonnie View Inn. “It…
Highlands Christmas Shindig is back
By Jerelyn Craden The show must go on, and it did, and it will again on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Northern Lights Pavilion! Now in its ninth year, Fuel for Warmth’s signature community fundraiser…
Highlands Festival Singers Christmas concert is back live
By Jerelyn Craden The expression, they “sang their hearts out” is what the Highlands Festival Singers (HFS) will be doing at their much-anticipated Christmas concert, Hallelujah! We’re Back Live! on Dec. 4 and 6, at…
Highlands Chamber Orchestra presents Welcome Back!
By Vivian Collings The Highlands Chamber Orchestra is back for a momentous 10th season concert after a long, COVID-instilled pause in gathering.The group got back together for the first time in two years last fall.“It…
EH! to address wetlands and politics at AGM
By Clem Grob It’s no secret that the Gull River often floods in the spring, leaving residents and business owners worried about when the next will be.A natural feature of Haliburton County can help prevent…
County hears townships’ feedback to common signage plan
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The lower tier municipalities that make up Haliburton County have concerns about common countywide signage. Scott Ovell, director of economic development, updated county council on progress toward establishing…
Stedmans staying in Minden
By Emily Stonehouse The Stedmans name will not be leaving the downtown core of Minden any time soon. According to the new owner of the business, Faisal Rasool, while he did intend to originally change…
County creates new position to monitor lake health
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton County has created a planning technologist position for the Lake Health Monitoring Program. Council agreed to the new administrative position Nov. 9 during a special meeting. Funding…
Of masks, decency, and the Tory heel
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 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…
How to shiver correctly
By Steve Galea Now that the cold weather has finally arrived, new deer hunters might need a reminder on how to shiver correctly. As any veteran deer hunter can attest, this is one of the…
Finding a new way of living
By Jim Poling I’m not one for rewatching a movie, no matter how good it might have been. Especially if it is a remake. I made an exception recently and ordered up the 2021 remake…
Bob Omar Tunnoch’s must-see exhibit
By Jerelyn Craden If I didn’t know that Bob “Omar” Tunnoch was a two-time Juno award-winning musician and songwriter, a founding member of the Canadian blues band, Fathead, and a visual artist whose paintings can…