HKPR District Health Unit Advises Air Quality Health Index Considered Moderate Risk

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) have issued Media Advisory - Air Quality Health Index Considered Moderate Risk for the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County. 

The outdoor air quality health index or ‘haze’ is caused by the ongoing forest fires in Ontario and Quebec and is considered moderate risk. Please refer to the Media Advisory for more information.

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Media Release 23-40 MHCC Spring Programs

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario Monday, June 5, 2023 8:00 AM Release # 23-40

Subject:        Minden Hills Cultural Centre Spring Programs

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is pleased to announce that the Museum, Heritage Village and Nature’s Place is now open to the public Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Stop by the Heritage Village for a self-guided tour. Throughout May and June there are also hands-on activities taking place every day including exciting nature experiments, early settler...

Notice of Special Council Meeting - June 5, 2023

Take Notice there will be a Special Meeting of Council held Monday, June 5, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chambers, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON.

The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss the Kawartha North Family Health Team announcement regarding the submission of an Expression of Interest to Ontario Health to facilitate an Urgent Care Clinic at the Minden Emergency Site.

Please note the live-stream link provided for the meeting will only be activated for the duration of one...

MNRF Restricted Fire Zone effective June 1, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have implemented a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) as of 12:01 AM June 1, 2023 which affects the Township of Minden Hills.

This is instituted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry under the Forest Fires Prevention Act. All burning permits within the municipality are suspended until the RFZ has been lifted. For more information, please refer to the material listed below or visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/outdoor-fire-restrictions.

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Total Fire Ban - Effective June 1, 2023 9:00 AM

The Fire Chiefs within the County of Haliburton have issued a Fire Ban Press Release for a total Fire Ban within the entire area of Haliburton County, effective June 1, 2023.

Please contact the Fire Chief for more information.