News and Events
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State of Emergency Update
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 morning update:
The Township of Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency on March 31, 2025 in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area and the escalating impacts.
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Apr 01, 2025
Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #2 Media ReleaseTownship Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #1Fire Restrictions During Fire SeasonFire 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).
Mar 31, 2025
Media Release 25-33 Declaration of Significant Weather EventMinden, Ontario
Friday, March 28, 2025
3:00 PM
Release # 25-33Subject: Declaration of a Significant Weather EventIn 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.
Mar 28, 2025
MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch March 26, 2025Updated 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.
Mar 27, 2025
Notice of Public Meetings - Zoning By-law Amendments on April 10, 2025Notice 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, 2025Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Hybrid Meeting (In-person and Electronic via Zoom)The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to consider Zoning By-law Amendment Applications.
Mar 26, 2025
Media Release 25-30 Road Conditions UpdateFor Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
March 19, 2025
3:30 PMRelease #25-30Subject: Road Conditions Update
Please by advised that the following roads are closed due to spring conditions.
- Milburn Road is closed to through traffic due to localized flooding and washouts.
Mar 19, 2025
MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch - March 19, 2025The Ministry of Natural Resources have issued a Bulletin - Flood Watch for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect in portions of the District until Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
This message will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the District of Muskoka and County of Haliburton, within the area of the Burnt River, Black River and Severn River watersheds, including Sparrow Lake.Mar 19, 2025
Community Engagement Final Report March 2025The Township of Minden Hills worked with Arising Collective on a successful Community Engagement Project.
During December 2024 and January 2025, the community was asked to share their feedback through several initiatives that included an online survey, focus and stakeholder sessions along with town hall events.
Mar 18, 2025
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Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne Street
BOX 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0
Phone 705-286-1260
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