By Emily Stonehouse Let’s not sugar coat things here: there’s been some bad news from the medical world these days. Major provincial budget cuts, closures, and a complete uncertainty about the future of healthcare in…
Bookapalooza is back
By Emily Stonehouse Calling all readers and writers! The literature event of the year in Haliburton County is just around the corner. The second annual Bookapalooza will be held on Sept. 15 and 16 at…
Kinmount Citizens of the Year announced at fair
By Emily Stonehouse The Kinmount Fair means many things; candy apples, games, vendors, rides. But one of the most anticipated events each year is the announcement of Kinmount’s Citizen of the Year, presented by the…
A place on the map
By Emily Stonehouse This past weekend, Whitewater Ontario presented the 2023 Canadian National Whitewater Championships at the Whitewater Preserve on Horseshoe Lake Road. Now this isn’t just any race in the park. We’re talking literal…
A new chapter for the Mill Pond
By Emily Stonehouse If you haven’t visited the Mill Pond in Carnarvon recently, you may want to make the trip. The Algonquin Highlands staple has received a new facelift, courtesy of the recent ACM Designs…
Clowns that aren’t funny
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. My laptop computer is driving me crazy. It’s like it has been invaded by those evil clowns you see in television commercials. You know, the ones with white…
‘Why we need Pride’
By Emily Stonehouse It’s here. The one week of the year where we drape rainbows from the flagpoles and spend a little extra time celebrating love. It’s supposed to be a time of joy, a…
Hike Haliburton is off on the right foot
By Emily Stonehouse Hike Haliburton 2023 has officially hit the ground running. With registration opening on August 10 for the four day hiking festival in September, there are over 30 hikes offered, with the majority…
The Movie Man ready for release
By Emily Stonehouse Many have heard murmurings of the much-awaited “Movie Man” documentary coming out soon. The film, which features the beloved Highlands Cinema in Kinmount and the heart and soul behind the movies, Keith…
The Rockcliffe hits a wall
By Emily Stonehouse “We’re not turning our backs on Minden, but it’s the end of an era for the original Rockcliffe.” Those somber words were shared by Rockcliffe owner Mark Dracup during an interview with…
Kilcoo director accused of assault; court claims filed
By Emily Stonehouse Content warning: Please note that the following article outlines references of sexual misconduct towards a minor and acts of sexual assault, which may be upsetting to some readers. The well-known Kilcoo Camp…
NDP promise to open up Minden ED
By Emily Stonehouse The closure of the Minden Emergency Department (ED) continues to get political. Chris Glover, the MPP for Spadina–Fort York visited Minden on July 21 to chat with locals about the realities of…
Gone
By Emily Stonehouse We’ve vanished. For our loyal followers on social media, some may have noticed that our online presence has dwindled since last week. While the Minden Times and the Haliburton Echo are print…
A time of skim and scan
From Shaman’s RockBy Jim Poling Sr. A very old guy with snow-white hair and snow-white beard fishes the ocean for weeks without catching anything. Finally, he catches a mighty marlin, but sharks eat it before…
Spiritual Rest and Relaxation in the Highlands
By Christine Carr Dimensions Healing is offering a new program for those looking for a little more wellness in their lives. The Summer Wellness Series is a new program offering all-inclusive wellness experiences for those…
Poetry for everyone
By Emily Stonehouse Have you ever wanted to dabble in poetry? But not sure where to start? This may be your chance. Minden local Dave Wilfong would like to kickstart a Poetry in the Park…
The music in us
By Vivian Collings You might have noticed - music is alive and abundant in the Highlands this summer. The My Haliburton Highlands calendar is packed full, almost everyday, with live music events happening at resorts,…
Group calls for openness in health care decisions
By James Matthews If a means of doing something isn’t working as well as needed, the common thinking is to fix it. And Jeff Nicholls believes the closure of the Minden Hills emergency department (ED)…
CT scanner and mammography unit coming to Haliburton…
By Vivian Collings Haliburton Highlands Health Services receives long-awaited news that diagnostic imaging can be brought to the Haliburton Hospital to serve local patients. Approval was recently granted for the purchase and operation of a…
A love for the Highlands
By Christine Carr I have been known by many things in my 34 years: Terry’s daughter (if you are in real estate); Johnny’s daughter (if you are from West Guilford); Shannon’s sister (most of my…
Finding a way to say thank you
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. Thumbs up to my little sister. She can turn mud pies into chocolate cakes. Or, a bad experience into something helpful to others. She was bike riding with…