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Total Fire Ban Lifted in Haliburton County
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:48 PM
With recent rainfall, effective immediately on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, the total fire ban that was enacted throughout the County of Haliburton on Aug. 5 has been lifted. This means that outdoor nighttime burning is once again permitted between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. in the townships of Minden Hills, Algonquin Highlands, Highlands East, and Dysart et al.
The fire season extends until Oct. 31 and daytime burning between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. remains prohibited until then. Please ensure all fires are fully...
Media Release 25-88 Water Street Dock Closed
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:45 PM
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Thursday August 28, 2025
12:45 PM
Release #25-88
Subject: Water Street Dock Closed
The Township of Minden Hills is advising residents that the Water Street dock is closed, due to the Gull River water levels being low.
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Media Release 25-87 Outdoor Movie Night Update
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 10:00 AM
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
10:00 AM
Release #25-87
Subject: Outdoor Movie Night Update!
Our screening of The BFG on Thursday, August 28, 2025 has been moved indoors to the Welch Room at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre. The movie will begin at 8:00 p.m.
Admission is by donation. No pre-registration is required. The film is rated PG.
The Minden Hills Cultural Centre includes the Minden Museum & Heritage Village, Nature’s Place and the Agnes Jamieson Gallery. The...
Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Hearing August 25, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 03:45 PM
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of Minden Hills will hold a Public Meeting on:
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Hybrid Meeting (In-person and Electronic via Zoom)To Watch: Members of the public are welcome to watch the Committee of Adjustment meeting by joining YouTube at: https://youtube.com/live/CAMx6BRM82Y?feature=share.
To Participate: Members of the public wishing to participate and make comment/speak at the Public Hearing must pre-register by...
Forest Fires in Areas Around Haliburton County - August 11, 2025
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2025 02:44 PM
Update: Monday, August 11, 2025
The County of Haliburton and local member municipalities continue to monitor updates on active forest fires in the areas around Haliburton County. • Haliburton 16 (HAL016) is 4.5 hectares and under control • Haliburton 17 (HAL017) is 1.6 hectares and under control • Haliburton 18 (HAL018) is 12.8 hectares and not under control • Haliburton 19 (HAL019) is 27 hectares and not under control (Information available as of 12:20 p.m. on Monday, August 11th) These fires are...

