Haliburton Highlands Health Services

04/23/2026

Happy !
Thank you so much for all that you do, team!!

04/22/2026

Bridges Scheduled to Reopen on April 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Inspections have been completed on the Sunnybrook Bridge and the Loggers Footbridge both have been approved to reopen.

04/22/2026

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
April 22, 2026
3:00 PM
Release # 26-40

Subject: Update #12 State of Emergency Flooding 2026 on April 22, 2026

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a State of Emergency in response to the flood conditions and the impacts to our community and infrastructure.

Bridges Scheduled to Reopen on April 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM
The bridges in downtown Minden are scheduled to reopen on April 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Inspections have been completed on the Sunnybrook Bridge and the Loggers Footbridge both have been approved to reopen.

Fluctuating Water Levels
Water levels in the Minden watershed continue to fluctuate. As water moves through the system from the north, the Township continues to collaborate with MNR and Parks Canada in as they monitor and manage conditions.

Road Conditions
Township Roads have been impacted by flooding conditions. We thank the community for patience as Township staff work to address the numerous issues.

Warming Centre
The Warming Centre is located upstairs in the Community Centre operating 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena (55 Parkside St., Minden). The Warming Centre will continue to offer shower facilities, refreshments, as well as spots for charging devices (bring your cables).

As the community is recovering, the Warming Centre will be open on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. and the service will as of 4:30 p.m. Then the Community Centre will resume normal operation.

Other Resources Available:
• If there is immediate danger at any time, call 911.
• Anyone needing assistance with evacuation should contact the municipality during business hours via flood2026@mindenhills.ca. If there is an emergency, contact 911.
• Call 988 for Mental Health Assistance available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
• Call 811 for Non-Urgent Medical Assistance – connect with a Registered Nurse Day or Night.

Public Inquiries
We ask the community to direct flood related questions to the Public Inquiry Centre via email flood2026@mindenhills.ca or call 705-286-1260. Visit our website for up-to-date information at www.mindenhills.ca/news.

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Contact Information:
Township of Minden Hills
Public Inquiry Centre
flooding2026@mindenhills.ca or call 705-286-1260

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

🚨 Drinking Water Advisory Issued – South Lake (Minden Hills)

A fuel oil spill has impacted South Lake. If you draw water from the lake, do not use it for any household purposes.

🚫 Do not use for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing food, bathing, or dishwashing
⚠️ Boiling will NOT make it safe
💧 Use bottled water or another safe source

A fuel sheen is present on the lake and may move with changing winds. The situation is being actively monitored.

Visit, LakelandsPH.ca/BWA for more information.
📞 1-844-575-4567

Updates will be shared as they become available. The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills County of Haliburton

04/21/2026

The Evacuation Centre will transition to a Warming Centre and will be located upstairs in the Community Centre operating 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily (as of April 21, 2026) at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena (55 Parkside St., Minden).

The Warming Centre is open today, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 until 8:00 p.m.

There will be signage placed at the facility to direct people to the area. The Warming Centre will continue to offer shower facilities, refreshments, as well as spots for charging devices (bring your cables) during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

New family physician for the Haliburton Highlands

The County of Haliburton, in partnership with Haliburton Highlands Family Health Organization (physicians practice) and Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS), is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeet George will be joining the Haliburton Highlands Family Health Organization, as a primary health care provider, and HHHS as of May 1, 2026.

Dr. George practiced medicine in the UK for 8 years before relocating to Australia. He has been practicing a combination of family, emergency and GP anesthesia in Australia for the past 17 years.

Dr. George will be rostering 700 new patients in Haliburton County and has committed to provide medical services here for 6 years.

For more information, visit: https://www.haliburtoncounty.ca/en/news/new-family-physician-for-the-haliburton-highlands.aspx

Please join us in welcoming Dr. George to the Haliburton Highlands!

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

Sunnybrook Bridge (Bobcaygeon Rd - Main Street) and Loggers Footbridge (near Canadian Tire) remain closed to all traffic until further notice, including pedestrians and vehicles.

Visit our website for up-to-date information, including detour routes at www.mindenhills.ca/news.