The Township of Algonquin Highlands has adopted a $19.2 million budget for 2025. Officials say just over $7 million will be collected in property taxes. Residents should expect to see a 4.1 per cent tax hike, which equates to an increase of about $32 for the average homeowner. Along with funding for...

The SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena is getting a new zamboni. At a meeting last week, council approved the trade-in of the current unit, and the purchase of a 2025 Olympia Millenium Ice Resurfacer, at a cost of $100,000. Officials say the Township last purchased a zamboni in 2016, and the life...

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...