By Emily Stonehouse The recent application of Strong Mayor Powers by Minden’s Mayor Bob Carter has some social media users spiraling. On Jan. 16, Carter announced that he would be vetoing eight of the ...

By Thomas Smith A remarkable woman is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 31, and everyone is invited ...

By Thomas Smith Minden’s Mayor Bob Carter has accessed his Strong Mayor Powers, and opted to veto a number of amendments ...

By Emily Stonehouse Haliburton County strives to be a place where all are welcome, supported, and seen. And through the multi-year joint accessibility plan, spanning between 2023 to 2027, initiatives ...

The 2025 holiday shopping season was a banner year, thanks to the early arrival of winter weather, community loyalty, and a surge in tourism, according to local businesses. For stores like Algonquin ...

January 1 is a date that brings fresh starts, new beginnings, and the start of a brand new chapter. For one Harcourt family, January 1 will symbolize something a little extra special. On New Year’s ...

Driving past Boshkung Brewing, perhaps you have noticed a change to the appearance of the food truck parked out front. An iconic addition to the exterior of the brewery, the food truck has been ...

Changes to the Ontario Fire Code are here. On New Year’s Day, new carbon monoxide regulations were put in effect across Ontario. Carbon monoxide detectors will need to be installed on every storey of ...

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 ...

Article published in the Dec. 9 issue of the Minden Times. Last Wednesday, the roads were slick from snow throughout the day. With the Minden Business Working Group’s meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the ...

I watched as our county council spoke in circles around budget spikes. A percentage knocked off here and there, major capital projects put on the back burner for another year in an effort to keep the ...

Stormy winter weather forced the Dec. 10 regular meeting of county council to shift exclusively to an online platform. Warden Dave Burton efficiently hopped right into the meeting, bringing forth the ...