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…
Baby’s first Snowball
by Thomas Smith This weekend marked my first ever Dorset Snowball. I must say, I am thoroughly impressed. Mother Nature luckily cooperated for my first ever Snowball and provided said snow to make said balls.…
1st Annual Student Art Exhibition a success
by Thomas Smith Archie Stouffer Elementary School and Agnes Jamieson Gallery were ecstatic to showcase local young artist’s talent this past weekend at the opening reception of the 1st Annual Student Art Exhibition. There was…
Making memories in Minden
by Thomas Smith I have big shoes to fill. Emily Stonehouse will be going on maternity leave soon and I will be stepping in as her replacement as editor and journalist for the Minden Times…
‘The Movie Man’ comes home to Kinmount’s Highlands…
By Adam Frisk The highly anticipated documentary “The Movie Man” made its way home to Kinmount’s Highlands Cinemas on Saturday with two private screenings of the film. Hosted in what arguably is the most unusual…
Bookapalooza is back
By Emily Stonehouse Calling all readers and writers! The literature event of the year in Haliburton County is just around the corner. The second annual Bookapalooza will be held on Sept. 15 and 16 at…
The Movie Man ready for release
By Emily Stonehouse Many have heard murmurings of the much-awaited “Movie Man” documentary coming out soon. The film, which features the beloved Highlands Cinema in Kinmount and the heart and soul behind the movies, Keith…
Poetry for everyone
By Emily Stonehouse Have you ever wanted to dabble in poetry? But not sure where to start? This may be your chance. Minden local Dave Wilfong would like to kickstart a Poetry in the Park…
The music in us
By Vivian Collings You might have noticed - music is alive and abundant in the Highlands this summer. The My Haliburton Highlands calendar is packed full, almost everyday, with live music events happening at resorts,…
National Indigenous History Month in the Haliburton Highlands
By Emily Stonehouse The month of June has been identified as National Indigenous History Month, with National Indigenous People’s Day falling on June 21, to tie in with the summer solstice. The date was put…
Celebrate the Solstice with a circus
By Emily Stonehouse While normally Razzamataz Kids’ Shows wind down for the summer months, this year, an opportunity came up that they just couldn’t pass up. “This is the first time we've partnered with Dance…
Ctrl-ART-Del’s World Premiere of “Cherubs” shines!
By Jerelyn Craden Without hoopla or fanfare, something momentous took place on March 31/April 1 at theNorthern Lights Pavilion – the launch of Haliburton’s new millennial-based theatre company,Ctrl-ART-Del, its world premiere of Cherubs, a wickedly…
MH debates budget money for cultural centre repairs
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Minden Hills Cultural Centre needs work from top to bottom. Even as budget talks progress, an effort is afoot to tender work on some of the municipality’s…
New beginnings at the Cultural Centre
By Emily Stonehouse There’s a new face at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre. Robert Wong is the programming coordinator at the centre, and hopes to bring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and further community involvement to…
A refresh in the theatrical world
By Emily Stonehouse Make way for young adults in the community - they’re about to take centre stage. Ctrl-ART-Del is a new theatre company that’s sprung up in the Haliburton Highlands, with individuals between the…
Focusing on the Finn details
By Emily Stonehouse Perhaps 2023 is the year to finally dabble in the art world, and cross that off your bucket list. Nationally-acclaimed artist Carole Finn has returned to the Haliburton Highlands for the winter…
Razzamataz kicks off 2023 with dance
By Emily Stonehouse Razzamataz Kids’ Shows is kickstarting the new year with colour, culture, and dance. On Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, Razz will present two special events featuring the Indigenous dance group,…
Abbey Gardens Holiday Night Market: bigger and better
By: Jerelyn Craden It’s a market. It’s a Food Hub. It’s a café. An organic garden. A magical forest. A home to chickens and ponies. It’s hiking trails. Educational displays. Local businesses. It’s a caring,…
Highlands Christmas Shindig is back
By Jerelyn Craden The show must go on, and it did, and it will again on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Northern Lights Pavilion! Now in its ninth year, Fuel for Warmth’s signature community fundraiser…
Highlands Festival Singers Christmas concert is back live
By Jerelyn Craden The expression, they “sang their hearts out” is what the Highlands Festival Singers (HFS) will be doing at their much-anticipated Christmas concert, Hallelujah! We’re Back Live! on Dec. 4 and 6, at…
Highlands Chamber Orchestra presents Welcome Back!
By Vivian Collings The Highlands Chamber Orchestra is back for a momentous 10th season concert after a long, COVID-instilled pause in gathering.The group got back together for the first time in two years last fall.“It…