By Darren Lum We all care about things that are close to us.I think back to 2013 when Haliburton County came together when the Gull River overran its banks, leaving homes and businesses in downtown…
Responding to adversity with pride and love
By Vivian CollingsMany Pride events were formed in an act of replacing hate and violence with love and celebration.Minden Pride followed suit.It is a welcome place for all to feel safe and celebrated in the…
Minden Pride is a celebration of community
This year’s event is Loud and Proud in 2022!By Darren Lum Love is at the heart of the upcoming Minden Pride week of festivities hosted in the Highlands.The chair of Minden Pride Allan Guinan invites…
Auntie Plum ready to regale
By James MatthewsDrag Queen Storytime exemplifies Haliburton County Public Library’s core values.Public libraries are forever bastions of free expression where diverse voices are accessible to everybody. And, in concert with Minden Pride Week 2022, drag…
Return of the greatest spectacle for Haliburton County
By Grace OborneThe most sold-out show for Minden Pride week returns this year for a night of dancing, sing-a-longs, and more.Viva Burlesque is one of the most successful shows in Haliburton County. The sold-out Burlesque…