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Hook, Line and Sinker patio build up in air
Dysart et al council will take some time to consider an application from Highland Street restaurant Hook, Line, and Sinker to establish a new...
HCDC ‘the go-to’ for County businesses
The Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) processed 53 loans for Highlands businesses in 2024, totalling just over $6.5 million - helping to save or...
One with nature at Lakeview’s new Dome
Glamping has taken on a whole new meaning at Lakeview Motel & Resort in Haliburton, with the business recently unveiling its new geodesic dome...
Mixed summer for Highlands businesses
On a Tuesday morning, business is brisk at Castle Antiques in downtown Haliburton. It’s farmers market day, and customers have spilled in to get...
Getting the scoop on Kawartha Dairy
A household name in Haliburton County has now expanded into western Canada – as well as opened three new retail stores this year.
Kawartha Dairy...
Minden mainstay marks 45 years in business
When Minden’s Riverview Furniture first opened its doors, it was the year Bill Murray starred in the movie Meatballs, filmed at Camp White Pine...
Owners say they’ll put $2M into Pinestone
Aurora Group president Shawn Aurora has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to Haliburton County, saying he hopes to see demolition of the Wigamog Inn property...
Brazen daytime theft from new business
Just nine days after Handmade Heaven in Haliburton opened its doors, a brazen daytime theft has left owner Sam Milne and staff “shocked.”
However,...
A one-stop shop with local experience
Lauren Wilson officially opened her Pharmasave store in the Beer Store plaza Aug. 6.
Wilson has spent months renovating the former Cordell Carpet space....
A taste of France at Features Brasserie
County restaurateurs Alex McCracken and Steve Rowell are aiming to do more than just fill bellies at Fort Irwin’s Features Brasserie.
“I believe a...
New marina owner plans resort
The new owner of the former Wedgewood Marina on 12 Mile Lake is planning to build a small resort on the property.
Ronen Ifraimov...
Finding handmade heaven in Haliburton
Highlanders now have another prime space to showcase their home-crafted goods, with Handmade Heaven the latest addition to Haliburton’s downtown business community.
The new...
Minden Collision passes to next generation
Instead of turning into the parking lot on the corner of Bobcaygeon and Deep Bay roads in Minden each weekday morning, Jim Carrell will...
Council to let Boshkung party in summer
Boshkung Brewing owner Mathew Renda expressed his “disappointment” on June 27 with a council decision two weeks prior to deny his request to close...
When one door closes another opens
The day Kyle Bradley left SolidState in Haliburton was the same day he walked into his new business – TechMedix – at 195 Highland...
Fashion on the runway in downtown Minden
BUSINESS: A fashion show June 22 is designed to bring people to downtown Minden.
Great Haliburton Plant Pot Drive wrapping up
BUSINESS: It's the last weekend to drop off small plant pots at Grounded.
Pharmacy an extension of a calm household
A familiar face from Todd’s Independent Grocer in Haliburton will soon be opening her own pharmacy in the Beer Store plaza.
Lauren Wilson, who...
New era at Wilberforce Service Centre
When Todd and Lindsay Watling were looking to escape the city in 2018, they turned their attention to Wilberforce - hoping it could be...
Changing lives one smile at a time
Volunteer Dental Outreach co-founder Dr. Bill Kerr said money the local non-profit is receiving from Tim Hortons’ smile cookie campaign will be immediately reinvested...
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