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…
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…
MH debates budget money for cultural centre repairs
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Minden Hills Cultural Centre needs work from top to bottom. Even as budget talks progress, an effort is afoot to tender work on some of the municipality’s…
New beginnings at the Cultural Centre
By Emily Stonehouse There’s a new face at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre. Robert Wong is the programming coordinator at the centre, and hopes to bring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and further community involvement to…
‘So long for now’ – Minden River Cone…
By Emily Stonehouse It’s becoming more and more common; a Minden business closing its doors, waiting for times to ease up. That’s what the Minden River Cone has had to do. The relatively new business…
Jack’s POV
By Jack Brezina The recent agreement on health care transfers and the attendant side deals notwithstanding, there is still a lot to be done to improve health care in this country. And while the federal…
Lax attention to infrastructure catches up on Minden…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Inflationary pressures have increased the costs of fuel and materials needed by Minden Hills’ Department of Public Works. That truth was easily shown by changes in line items…
Food bank looks to Minden Hills for financial…
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s been difficult for many families to make ends meet in this hard-scratch economy. As with so many people, community organizations, and even town councils, money has become…