by James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Algonquin Highlands council wants a say in the naming of a road in a Kennisis River subdivision. But first, council will task the township’s museum committee for discussion…
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Carbon tax and tribalism
by Jim Poling Sr. Our federal government is running out of lipstick to put on the pig it calls its carbon pricing policy. But as the famous proverb notes – when you put lipstick on…
Minden Mercantile’s chicken day goes egg-cellently
by Thomas Smith Minden Mercantile’s first chicken day goes egg-cellently By Thomas Smith The Minden Mercantile & Feed Company had their first chick pick-up day of 2024 on April 3, 2024. An exciting day of…
ARC to launch new name at spring fundraiser
by Vivian Collings Soon, Abbey Retreat Centre will no longer be ARC. They’re getting ready to reveal a brand new organizational name during a spring fundraising concert, No One Dances Alone, on Friday, April 12…
Fourcast Addiction Centre breaks the stigma
by Thomas Smith Anybody in the catchment area of Fourcast’s five offices including Lindsay, Minden, Campbellford, Cobourg, and Peterborough can attend counselling and services offered. All of their services are offered 1-on-1. “All of our…
Ins and outs of ice
by Jim Poling Sr. Many of us got fooled with ice out predictions this year. The mild, almost non-existent winter, had many predicting ice off the lakes in March. There just wasn’t enough really cold…
Decriminalize possession and use of substances
by Thomas Smith Everyone has their vices, one way or another. Some people drink soda all day every day and have not had a glass of water in years. Some people eat a bowl of…
Kate’s Burger Counter awaits hot, hot, hot weather
by Thomas Smith Kate’s Burger Counter first began in July of 2020. Tanya Smith and partner Jon Tulk began their business to keep Jon busy after working as a teacher for 10+ years in Toronto.…
12 Months Swimmers make splashes year-round
by Thomas Smith Joleen Thomas and Amanda Austin started swimming together 16 years ago. “I had a couple of babies and I was looking for something to do in the summertime that was easy in…
Politics and evangelicals
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. What used to be a source of pride for me has become a source of shame. My father’s family had evangelical roots since coming to North America almost…
Be wary of measles, says Public Health
by James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Students are out of the classrooms this week and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is advising residents to be cautious traveling…
Free wood: Minden’s lumber reuse program
by Thomas Smith The Lumber Reuse Program at the Scotch Line Landfill started in late October of 2023. A large amount of high quality, usable lumber was being shipped out of the Scotch Line landfill. …
Libraries are lifesavers
by Thomas Smith Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card. I love libraries. Ever since I was a kid, libraries have been a happy and welcoming space. Every time I enter, I…
A time for ad blockers
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. It’s the curling bonspiel season and I’ve been watching a lot of the games on television. Exciting to watch, but too much time in front of the TV…
We’ve been depressed: HCSA trail closures
by Thomas Smith The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association has wrapped up their season. It lasted for eight weeks. “We’ve been depressed,” says Paul Wilson, treasurer of the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA). “It’s a beautiful…
The bird warning us
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. It’s been an odd winter and as it fades into spring it seems to be getting odder. One of this winter’s oddest things is the absence of birds.…
Local tattoo artists bring apprentice under their wings
by Thomas Smith Bronwin Ironside and Samina Khokhar opened their dream custom electric tattoo studio in Minden in October of 2022. Both artists operate their businesses at the 105 Bobcaygeon Road location under the names…
Minden considers new fire department dispatch service
by James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Minden Hills may single-source emergency fire dispatching from a Smith Falls service. Township council decided Feb. 29 to consider an agreement with the Smith Falls Fire Dispatch Centre.…
Health coalition says province starves public hospitals
by James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Allowing some medical procedures to be done at private facilities starves public hospitals, says the Ontario Health Coalition. A new report, entitled Robbing from the public to build…
A mean-spirited ministry
From Shaman’s Rock By Jim Poling Sr. I’m in deep doo-doo with the Ontario government bureaucracy. I awoke today to a Ministry of Natural Resources email telling me I am being fined for not reporting…
Free income tax clinics remove barriers in the…
by Thomas Smith Central Food Network knows that filing your taxes can be a scary, complicated, and stressful process. In collaboration with the Canadian Revenue Agency, free income tax clinics will be offered in Wilberforce,…