Housing group launches community bond campaign

By James Matthews Places for People aims to create affordable housing in Haliburton County while giving people a chance to make some coin off it. Places for People (P4P) is offering individuals and organizations the…

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…

Damned if you do …

Op-ed By Fay Martin You know the story about the blind men meeting an elephant. Each one had access to a different part. The one who had the tail described confidently that the elephant was…

Help wanted in the Highlands:

Creative solutions needed for public and private sectors to address labour shortage, says Haliburton County CAO By Stephen PetrickThis is the first in a series of stories for the Haliburton Echo/Minden Times, which will provide…