Roadside brush collection will begin May 12 for the areas most heavily affected by the recent ice storm. Officials say this includes Minden Hills, and designated areas of Highlands East and Dysart et al. The region has been broken up into six zones. For Zone 1, which includes Minden Hills, collection...

The Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation is once again thanking the community for contributing to the largest and most successful fundraising campaign in the hospital's history. Almost one year ago the campaign launched, and in under a year $6.2 million dollars was raised in support of diagnostic imaging. The funds were...

Three individuals are facing numerous drug and weapon related charges after a search warrant was executed in The Township of Minden Hills on April 22. Haliburton Highlands OPP say police searched a residence on County Road 121. Officers seized 68 grams of suspected fentanyl, 70 grams of suspected meth, and...

The political landscape would’ve been much different if the Student Canada Vote results rang true. Nationally, the Conservatives would have a minority government, with 162 seats – including leader Pierre Poilievre winning his riding in the student vote. The Liberals would be the official opposition with 149 seats. The Bloc Quebecois won...

Various open houses are taking place across Haliburton County on May 1 in honour of First Responders Day. Fire Halls in Dorset, Dwight, Stanhope, Dysart et al, Minden and Wilberforce will all be opening their doors to the public Thursday evening from 3 to 7 p.m. Residents will be invited in...

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a State of Emergency, 30 days after a devastating ice storm hit central Ontario. Mayor Bob Carter says it is due to one reason - water. In an April 29 social media post, Carter said significant snowfall this winter, combined with a higher than...