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BBQ artist brings the smoke to Fort Irwin
Chef Shannon Brown’s passion for barbecue is a life-or-death affair.
When packing up for a catering gig in October, right before the planned opening of...
A Blue Moon rises with new Haliburton online retro store
Shawn Butchart spent many hours in a small shed on his parents’ property near Redstone Lake this year, poring over topographical maps of Haliburton’s...
End of an era as Bishops sell Sir Sam’s
Some of Chris Bishop’s earliest memories at Sir Sam’s ski hill were falling off the T-bar because he didn’t know how to use it....
Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride has been sold
BUSINESS: The Bishops have confirmed the sale of Sir Sam's Ski/Ride
Clinic taking care of ‘freshies’
Looking for a fresh take on self-care and wellness? Consider the Fresh You Clinic, with locations in Haliburton and Bancroft.
“Fresh You centres the patient...
Another ‘stellar’ year for HCDC
The Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) continued to invest money in the Highlands throughout the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, distributing more than...
Eatery ‘fabulous fit’ for new owners
When Baked and Battered reopens in the spring, it will have rebranding to go along with its new owners.
The mother and son team of...
Pandemic sparked property care business
Clare and Jordan Kadlosvki had wanted to work for themselves for a while. It was the pandemic and accompanying shutdowns that gave the couple...
Nurse pivots from ER to aesthetics
Looking for a lift in life? Registered nurse Jenn Emmerson has a solution. In fact, the former emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur can offer...
Algonquin Outfitters paddles to new milestone
In 1961, 40 cedar canoes arrived at Algonquin Highlands’ Oxtongue Lake.
Shipped all the way from New Brunswick, they kickstarted Bill Swift Sr and forester...
New enterprise lighting up the Highlands
Brandi Hewson is shining stylish light on design for local consumers and trades through her new company, Kohara + Co.
Hewson will officially launch the...
Skin Tech expands in new location
It's been an exciting 15 months for business owner Yvonne Kreuzwiesner.
During that time, the Halls Lake cottager moved to the County full-time, ran a...
It’s all about the wood at The Toolbox
Opening a side door to The Toolbox in Minden, one is greeted by T-Rex, the German Shepherd, and the smell of wood.
There are trademark...
Kennisis Lake Marina aims to be community ‘destination’
On a sunny Saturday in August, Kennisis Lake Marina and Storage is full of conversation and laughter. People play corn hole with a scenic...
New owners to resurrect The Rockcliffe
During a gathering on The Rockcliffe patio Aug. 12, new co-owners Mark Dracup and Dan Gosselin were seated at a picnic table when a...
Co-owner feels post-prohibition excitement
Pending getting their Internet sorted, Minden cannabis products’ store, Northern High, is anxious to open its doors.
Dale Schumacher and Beverly Primrose have purchased the...
Saucey chef brings the bacon to Kennisis
The owner of a little-known Highlands dining establishment is quietly working to serve up great food and perhaps change the way we see fine...
International chef is at home in the Highlands
Richard Perks, the new executive chef at Pinestone Resort and Conference Centre, has come ”home” to Halliburton County by way of Britain, Europe, Hong...
Spotlighting the best in Haliburton Highlands business
Did an organization, business, business owner or employee exceed your expectations last year?
You can recognize and spread the word about that excellence by nominating...
A new era for vinyl and vintage shops
When Russell Red Records and Mixtape Vintage opened in 2019, neither owner thought their shops would be a permanent fixture on Haliburton’s main street.
Two...
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