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, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 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…
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…
70 years of Minden memories
By Emily Stonehouse When you walk into a home that’s filled with memories, warmth, and love, you just know. You can feel it. Pictures of family members scattering the walls, a collection of baseball caps…
Emotions high at first HHHS town hall
By Emily Stonehouse Thursday, June 29 brought on a few things: the last day of school for local kids, record-high heat waves, increased air quality statements, and the first time the Haliburton Highlands Health Services…
The high road
By Emily Stonehouse The high road may be lonely, but it’s the only direction to success. Those were my thoughts as I watched 150 people berate acting CEO of HHHS Veronica Nelson at a public…
Our friend, Barrie Martin
By Emily Stonehouse For so much of life, our careers define us. At parties, for introductions to strangers, as a sense of belonging. I thought about this as I drove to Barrie Martin’s house last…
National Indigenous History Month in the Haliburton Highlands
By Emily Stonehouse The month of June has been identified as National Indigenous History Month, with National Indigenous People’s Day falling on June 21, to tie in with the summer solstice. The date was put…
Health services AGM came up short, say community…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Concerned citizen groups believe the Haliburton Highlands Health Services annual general meeting was a missed opportunity to engage the public. The health service met in a virtual AGM…
The primary narrative
By Emily Stonehouse I didn’t always feel cantankerous around Canada Day. Growing up, it was an opportunity to don your best white and red; a chance to watch fireworks and stay up late to drink…