From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. So here comes the heat. And, the heavy rains, big thunderstorms and the wild winds that accompany them. That’s what the professional forecasters are telling us. Their climate…
Minden ER closure ensures Haliburton facility can continue:…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The shortage of medical staff is at the root of the decision to close the Minden Hills Emergency Department. Haliburton Highlands Health Services recently announced the facility would…
Old growth area in HF makes national history
By Vivian Collings Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve leads the way for other private forests by becoming the first commercially-owned forest to receive conservation status in Canada. After partnering with the Nature Conservancy of…
As the waters rise
By Emily Stonehouse As I watch the waters continue to rise on the day that the township declared an official flood watch in effect, I wonder what’s next. These past few weeks have been heavy.…
The trees of our lives
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. ’m in the woods looking for white spots that might be fuzzy pussy willow catkins, a true sign of spring. I see a couple of white spots, but…
Words
By Emily Stonehouse We see them all day every day. They can be big, small, fleeting, or significant. Words can make a difference. Last week, I was given the opportunity to sit in on a…
Council speaks out about ER closure
By Emily Stonehouse Minden council is not on board for the Minden emergency room closure, scheduled for June 1 2023, at which point all emergency services in the county would be permanently relocated to the…
Scott and Schmale weigh in on Minden ER…
By Emily Stonehouse MPP Laurie Scott recognizes that the decision to close the Minden emerg effective June 1 2023 is difficult news to process. “Minden is rightfully upset about it,” she told the Times, “it…
Around the Town: celebrating the life of Patti…
By Emily Stonehouse A guiding light, a welcoming smile, and one of a kind - those are just a few of the terms used to describe Patti Fleury. Many readers would recognize Fleury’s name from…
Yes, it is our business now
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. There are times when we must risk the consequences and tell a friend that he or she is doing wrong. Canada has reached one of those times. It’s…
Minden ER closing June 1
By Emily Stonehouse and Vivian Collings The Minden emergency room doors will be closing permanently on June 1, 2023. As of that date, all emergency services will be operating out of the Haliburton Hospital. “This…
Jumping in for a good cause
By Emily Stonehouse With a steadily increasing need for the Minden Community Food Centre (MCFC), organizers have decided to make a big jump to raise money…literally. On April 6, the MCFC launched their first official…
What would it take?
By Emily Stonehouse I’ve always been an early riser. The opportunity to watch the sun come up over a new day, that first cup of coffee before the rest of the house wakes up, a…
Advertising needs rethinking
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. My cell phone has one of those cute puzzle apps that help to keep my mind and fingers busy whenever I have a minute or two to spare.…
Changing the narrative on housing
By Emily Stonehouse Despite torrential downpour and flickering lights, the Minden Community Centre was packed on April 5 for the 2023 Haliburton County Housing Summit, presented by Places for People. “I want to be clear…
Local podcaster giving a voice to “unique challenges”…
By Emily Stonehouse “My entire life I’ve been a talker, thought I might as well make a career out of it,” laughed Benen Dykstra; podcaster and voiceover artist, as he chatted about his story with…
Company wants to bring treehouses to Minden Hills
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Treehouses won’t solve the housing predicament in Minden Hills, but there’s an effort afoot to make them a tourist draw to the area. Township council heard an application…
Ctrl-ART-Del’s World Premiere of “Cherubs” shines!
By Jerelyn Craden Without hoopla or fanfare, something momentous took place on March 31/April 1 at theNorthern Lights Pavilion – the launch of Haliburton’s new millennial-based theatre company,Ctrl-ART-Del, its world premiere of Cherubs, a wickedly…
Maple magic
By Emily Stonehouse The County of Haliburton shared that they are diving head first into the world of maple. To no one’s surprise, the summer and winter seasons are taking a hit. Between unpredictable weather…
Standing up and speaking out
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. I’m starting to see why Canada is a racist country, and why it will continue to be. It’s us, the people. We do little to stand up and…
Robinson’s back in business
By Emily Stonehouse The iconic Robinson’s General Store in the heart of Dorset will once again be opening its doors. Joanne Robinson, the former owner of the business, took to the official Dorset public Facebook…