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{Growing up gay in Haliburton County }

Growing up gay in Haliburton County

In his more than seven decades, Sinclair Russell has witnessed a seismic shift in societal attitudes toward gay people.
{Minden Pride grows in its second year }

Minden Pride grows in its second year

For the second year, Minden will be home to the only pride event in Haliburton County.
{County plans to launch paramedicine program in October }

County plans to launch paramedicine program in October

Haliburton County was successful in its application for funding for a community paramedicine program from the Central East Local Health Integration Network.
{Septic Social focuses on nitty gritty }

Septic Social focuses on nitty gritty

The Township of Algonquin Highlands and engineering consultant WSP are hosting a Septic Social to educate residents about the mandatory septic re-inspections coming to the municipality in 2018.
{Consider Minden Rotary }

Consider Minden Rotary

Anyone looking for something to get involved in or a way to help their community will find both in the Rotary Club of Minden.
{County to purchase cyber liability insurance }

County to purchase cyber liability insurance

Haliburton County will purchase cyber liability insurance, providing coverage for its municipalities in cases of hackers and system breaches.
{Former MPP named justice of the peace }

Former MPP named justice of the peace

Former Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Rick Johnson has been named an Ontario justice of the peace.
{Grandmother recalls in-utero procedure on baby's heart }

Grandmother recalls in-utero procedure on baby's heart

After a groundbreaking medical procedure, more than a week in the hospital and a mini press tour, Kristine Barry and Christopher Havill were finally able to bring their newborn Sebastian Havill up to Haliburton to meet his family
{Resident inducted into Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame}

Resident inducted into Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame

It s been a long time since Kinmount s Ted Wilkins rode around on his homemade motorcycle, powered by a chainsaw in a bicycle frame.
{Cross-Canada ride for the children}

Cross-Canada ride for the children

The epic scale of the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride is only matched by the lifetime of challenges that face children with cancer during treatment and long after.
{Mandatory septic inspections becoming the norm }

Mandatory septic inspections becoming the norm

Haliburton County s municipalities are taking steps to develop septic reinspection plans in order to prevent blue green algae blooms in the county s lakes and rivers.
{Local builder provides Passive House concept }

Local builder provides Passive House concept

When Minden s Marci Mandel and her husband Alan Clark were considering a home for their golden years they never thought of the Passive House standard until a local builder started offering the service, steps from family living in Minden s downtown.
{Fighting wildfires on Dragon Mountain }

Fighting wildfires on Dragon Mountain

Chris Giatti was on one of his few days off when he was told he d be heading out to British Columbia to help fight the province s ongoing wildfires.
{Fish dinner this Friday at the Minden Legion}

Fish dinner this Friday at the Minden Legion

This week s events are as follows: Friday August 11 at 7:30, after our fish dinner, we have Fred & Linda s Karaoke. Don t miss the hottest spot in town for entertainment. You will be surprised at the talent we have in this town. Come out and showcase your
{Appeals result in lowered assessment for 'big box' businesses }

Appeals result in lowered assessment for 'big box' businesses

A series of province-wide appeals and settlements have decreased the assessed value of certain kinds of businesses within Ontario, and a settlement with one popular restaurant chain means that renovations at its buildings qualify as rebranding, and so d
{Flooded property owners can apply for reassessment through MPAC }

Flooded property owners can apply for reassessment through MPAC

Any residents whose properties were severely affected by flooding in May have an option to request their properties be re-evaluated by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
{No interest from county in pilot project for firefighters}

No interest from county in pilot project for firefighters

Haliburton County will pass on a provincial pilot program where firefighters will perform some paramedic duties.
{Garbutt not impressed with tipping fee changes }

Garbutt not impressed with tipping fee changes

Jim Garbutt, owner of J. Garbutt Enterprises waste disposal company, is not happy about the new tipping fees for compactor trucks at the Scotch Line landfill in Minden Hills.
{Haliburton County warden term to remain at one year}

Haliburton County warden term to remain at one year

The term length for warden of Haliburton County the head of county council will remain at one year. Haliburton County council is comprised of eight councillors, who are the reeves and deputy-reeves of the county s four lower-tier municipalities.
{Ready for a close-up on Main Street }

Ready for a close-up on Main Street

Maternity leave has been a catalyst for creativity for Cheryl Smith.
{Controlling fall colours traffic }

Controlling fall colours traffic

Algonquin Highlands township will request that the Ministry of Transportation install no parking and no stopping signs along Highway 35 near the Dorset tower in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and associated safety concerns at the site during t
{Writers tell diverse tales at public reading }

Writers tell diverse tales at public reading

The theme was Canada 150, but the seven writers sharing their works at the Tall Pine Tales public reading on July 19 all approached it differently.
{Minden in bloom for visiting judges }

Minden in bloom for visiting judges

For the second year, Minden Hills is participating in the national Communities in Bloom (CIB) program, hoping to repeat the five out of five blooms score the town received last year.
{Changes to legislation to address climate change}

Changes to legislation to address climate change

A meeting with the environmental commissioner of Ontario got local politicians talking about upcoming legislation that will affect municipalities. However, specifics about how that change will happen is still unclear.
{Twilight through the eyes of a young artist }

Twilight through the eyes of a young artist

For those people in our long-term care facilities who are in their twilight years, works of art can help to brighten up a day. That is the sentiment that Shannon Munro took to Hyland Crest in Minden, where she was commissioned to paint murals on two sets
{Provice funds HHHS infrastructure project }

Provice funds HHHS infrastructure project

Plans are in the works to improve health facility infrastructure in the county with a $293,500 investment from the provincial government.
{Selling cyber liability insurance }

Selling cyber liability insurance

The internet brings with it various threats, threats municipalities may want to protect themselves from through insurance.
{Troy Optical sets sights on Minden }

Troy Optical sets sights on Minden

After years of talking about opening his own optical store, when it all came together for Troy English, it happened quickly.
{Slow down minimum wage process: chamber }

Slow down minimum wage process: chamber

The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is advocating for a slower implementation of the $15 minimum wage being proposed by the Ontario government.
{Exhibition challenges traditional idea of the tent }

Exhibition challenges traditional idea of the tent

Artist John Notten invites the public to see the tent in an entirely new way when they come to see his show, The Tent Project.
{Writers present versions of Canadiana in new book }

Writers present versions of Canadiana in new book

Patricia Miller has cottaged in the Highlands her whole life. Her parents bought land on Lake Kashagawigamog in 1968, the same property that she and her family now visit throughout the year.
{Radio show explores Indigenous issues }

Radio show explores Indigenous issues

Despite having Métis lineage on both sides of his family, Minden Hills resident Larry O Connor said he still knows much less than he d like about his background and the culture of his ancestors.