Health

Local paramedic honoured for her bravery
On Wednesday evening the Ontario government honoured paramedics from across the province with the inaugural Ontario Medal of Paramedic Bravery…. Continue reading “Local paramedic honoured for her bravery”

$50,000 attempting to be raised by May 23 to fight Minden Hospital ER closure
Opponents of the Minden emergency room closure, scheduled for June 1, are trying to raise $50,000 by Tuesday, May 23… Continue reading “$50,000 attempting to be raised by May 23 to fight Minden Hospital ER closure”

Health services organization in Haliburton announces more detailed consolidation plans as Minden ER set to close
Following the public announcement that Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) would be consolidating its emergency services at its Haliburton site… Continue reading “Health services organization in Haliburton announces more detailed consolidation plans as Minden ER set to close”

Protest confirmed for today in front of MPP’s office over Minden ER closure decision
Dave Glover wants to see a big crowd in front of MPP Laurie Scott’s office at 14 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay, on Friday May 12 from 10 am till 1 pm

Protestors against Minden ER closure disappointed in lack of response from local MPP, Ontario government
When opponents of the closure of the Minden emergency department travelled to Queen’s Park yesterday, they had two real goals.

Hundreds of local protestors headed to Queen’s Park tomorrow as Minden’s ER closure plan looms
Hundreds of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton residents are expected at Queen’s Park tomorrow for a rally protesting the scheduled closing of the Minden emergency department on June 1.

Rally to save Minden ER to be held tomorrow at village’s fairgrounds
'A catastrophic event that will leave thousands of residents without accessible, emergency health care'
With only 25 days left until the scheduled closing of the Minden Hospital emergency department, opponents of the closure right across the region will hold a rally tomorrow from Noon to 4 pm at the Minden Fairgrounds.