By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite the closure of the Minden Hills emergency department, Haliburton County residents won’t see a drastic difference in the level of paramedic service. And the county’s dedicated, capable…
Minden mayor says he would never turn down…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Minden councillor took the township’s mayor to task for comments that were perceived to disparage a proposal for an urgent care clinic at the former emergency department.…
Community support for hospital overwhelms Minden mayor
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s a sure-fire way to see how much a group of people value a service. It’s in their reaction when they’re told that service will be taken away…
Listening to the needs of Minden – Beauty…
By Emily Stonehouse For Amy Joanu, it’s all about listening. The owner of Beauty Basics and winner of entrepreneur of the year from the Chamber of Commerce awards last year, Joanu has her heart and…
NDP supports Minden ER
By Emily Stonehouse “We’re here today to talk about an incredible community effort underway to save the Minden Emergency Room,” shared Marit Styles, the leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) and the leader…
A letter from Schwarz Law Partners re: ER…
By JAYSON B. SCHWARZ Let me begin this letter by saying how blessed I feel in being part of the community in Minden Hills and Haliburton County. My wife and I have lived, enjoyed and…
Lack of housing complicates recruitment efforts: HHHS CEO
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Talk about an impossible task. Trying to lure health care professionals to fill vacancies on the heels of the longest, most difficult days of a pandemic is difficult.…
Minden physicians speak out
By Emily Stonehouse The Minden ER physicians have spoken. “This shouldn’t have happened now,” said Dr. Bruno Helt of the Minden ER during a private media interview. “In terms of the physician resources in Minden,…
Out of control
By Emily Stonehouse I am seeing people refer to the Minden ER closure as a “done deal”. This has those rallying on the front-lines bent out of shape. Yes, decisions have been made, but since…
Scoring goals requires passion
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. I have never been a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Probably because I was born and raised in Northwestern Ontario, where most folks disliked southern Ontario and anything to…
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…
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…
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…
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…