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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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  • Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #1

    Date: Monday, March 31, 2025

    Time: 3:30 p.m.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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 25-30 Road Conditions Update

    For Immediate Release

    Minden, Ontario
    March 19, 2025
    3:30 PM
    Release #25-30

    Subject: 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.
  • MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch - March 19, 2025

    The 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.
  • Community Engagement Final Report March 2025

    The 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.

Contact Us

Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne Street
BOX 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0
Phone 705-286-1260
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