Fire Restrictions During Fire Season

Fire Restrictions During Fire Season

April 1 to October 31 of every year is considered fire season. During fire season the fire restrictions are from 7:00 AM till 7:00 PM daily (daytime burning). No person shall start a fire outdoors during the restricted time in fire season. 

The Open Air Fires By-law regulates open air burning including when and what materials can be burned. The by-law permits the burning of piled wood, brush, leaves, or discarded wood products, note that burning of garbage and...

Media Release 25-33 Declaration of Significant Weather Event

Minden, Ontario
Friday, March 28, 2025
3:00 PM
Release # 25-33 Subject: Declaration of a Significant Weather Event

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The Township of Minden Hills, The Township of Algonquin Highlands, The Municipality of Highlands East, The Municipality of Dysart et al, and the The County of Haliburton have all declared a Significant Weather Event at 3:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to...

MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch March 26, 2025

Updated MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch, March 26, 2025

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect for all watersheds in the District until Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

The Flood Watch will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, which includes portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Territorial District of Parry Sound and the County of Haliburton.

Notice of Public Meetings - Zoning By-law Amendments on April 10, 2025

Notice of Public Meetings Concerning Zoning By-Law Amendments 

Take Notice that the Township of Minden Hills has received two (2) complete application to amend the Township’s Zoning By-law. The Township of Minden Hills will be holding a Public Meeting, as required under the Planning Act, and as follows: 

Date:              Thursday, April 10, 2025 Time:              9:00 AM Location:      Hybrid Meeting (In-person and Electronic via Zoom) 

The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to consider Zoning By-law Amendment Applications...

Media Release 25-32 We Were Taught Differently, the Residential School Experience

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Monday, March 24, 2025
10:00 AM
Release # 25-32

Subject: Bakaan nake’ii ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin: We Were Taught Differently, the Residential School Experience

Bakaan nake’ii ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin: We Were Taught Differently, an exhibit created by The Muse, Lake of the Woods Museum, in conjunction with the NeChee Friendship Centre and the Lake of the Woods Ojibway Cultural Centre in Kenora, Ontario, will be on display at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre...