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Business owner enjoys ‘small town living’
A chance dalliance with Haliburton County in 2021 helped convince Timmins-based entrepreneur Jimmy Singh to pick up his life, move nearly 600-kilometres south, and...
Four-day work week a ‘huge success’
When the idea of transitioning to a compressed, four-day work week was brought to him in early 2022, Trevor Chaulk didn’t think the idea...
Help ACM Designs choose the restaurant needing a makeover
ACM Designs has announced the three finalists in its HALI Restaurant Makeover competition.
Maple Avenue Tap and Grill, The Mill Pond, and Truss Foodworks Smokehouse...
A little Mexican in the Castle to spice things up
What started as Tacos and Tunes on a Friday night has morphed into Poquito Loco making Castle Antiques its permanent home.
After the Mexican restaurant...
Frame store finishing piece to artist’s growth
Ever since artist Scott Walling relocated to Haliburton County in 2015, he’s dreamed about finding a way to serve and support an arts community...
A little Mexican to spice up the Castle
BUSINESS: Poquito Loco has found a permanent home in Castle Antiques
Chaulk outlines aggressive growth plan after rebranding
Minden’s Trevor Chaulk believes he has found a way to take his cabinet-making business to the next level, outlining a multi-year vision to become...
Robinsons General Store in Dorset shelved for time being
NEWS: The owner of Robinsons General Store has spoken to The Highlander about the store's closure.
Chamber awards return with a splash
“It doesn’t matter who takes home the awards this evening, you are all winners tonight,” said Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce executive director Bob...
Operating with heart and a calculator
Disbursing more than $3.1 million in loans, the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) continues to be the most active lender of 61 community futures...
Eagle View event centre opens
The view from atop the hill at Sir Sam’s Ski/ Ride is about to get even better after Dysart et al council rubber stamped...
New owners continuing Bonnie View legacy
Andrea Hagarty has been working at Lake Kashagawigamog’s Bonnie View Inn for 30 years, owning it since 2005.
So, when her kids grew up and...
A peaceful tradition continues at Shalom
When patriarch Joe Kegel passed away, his son-inlaw Chris Lawson felt a calling to take on the family business.
Despite originally not wanting to own...
Korean food served with a side of smiles
Doona Kim is frying up fragrant South Korean food in West Guilford, a community that feels like her hometown in Gangwon-do, South Korea, which...
Chamber of Commerce rolls out fresh strategy
The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) is implementing a new strategic plan with a fresh team in 2022.
During the organization’s July 26 annual...
Local angler reels in bait success
For Colt Taylor, reeling in a fish on a bait he made himself was a special feeling.
“I tied it on and I was catching...
Gelato on the rocks in Haliburton
Walk inside Tipples North and you’ll find a fluorescent flamingo, frosty gelato and cocktail ingredients for any occasion.
Owners Jessica Hardie and Liam Maloney hope...
Hidden Gem 118 now open to the public
When Andre ‘Junior’ Cleroux says the new Hidden Gem 118 is a family business, he isn’t joking.
His dad, Andre ‘Senior’ Cleroux has been doing...
Haliburton Highlands OPP launch project safe trade
NEWS: Minden OPP are setting up a safe trade area at the detachment.
The Drop Zone coming to West Guilford
If you build it, they will come. That’s the mantra being used by three long-time County residents who have established a new popup arcade...
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