By Thomas Smith It has become part of my summertime routine to go for a swim on Monday evenings. After the hustle and bustle ...

With the fire ban being lifted on Thursday, Aug. 28, the recent rain has been a blessing not only for humans, but nature around us. On Friday, Aug. 15, Jennifer Semach of Walkabout Farm Therapeutic ...

In response to an expected major freezing rain event in the area, The Township of Minden Hills, in conjunction with neighbouring municipalities and the County of Haliburton has declared a Significant ...

When you walk into Toast – Minden’s newest restaurant – it feels like home. Cozy decor and cushy chairs, with the nostalgic smell of bacon and eggs wafting from the kitchen. And that’s exactly what ...

Bridges in downtown Minden will be closing on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM this includes the bridge on Sunnybrook Bridge (Bobcaygeon Road vehicle and pedestrian bridge) and the Loggers ...

Sometimes things just don’t make sense. That’s okay. Not everything is black and white. In fact, I’d say the majority of the world resides in a murky grey area I like to refer to as “the unknown”.

The Township of Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency on April 14, 2026 in response to the flood conditions and the escalating impacts to our community and infrastructure. Residents are strongly ...

“We are well underway on the clean up,” opened Mayor Carter’s report at last Thursday’s council meeting. Thanking all the volunteers and those involved, he says that we are now in the cleanup stages ...

An air quality warning was issued last week for Haliburton County as wildfire smoke blanketed the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special air quality statement on July 13 ...

The main street of Haliburton Village was freshly adorned with banners honouring local veterans in a project that was met with profound pride by some of the families of those who served. Among those ...

It’s official, the Frost Centre property has been sold. The well-known location in Algonquin Highlands has captivated many over the years. The towering buildings off Highway 35, headed towards Dorset, ...

Deep in the woods of Dorset, there is a magical place. A place where kids can be kids, where the pressures of the real world can be shed, and the joy of community connections and lifelong friendships ...