By Thomas Smith Dan Manley and his partner Collin Burke opened Russel Red Records in 2019. Manley has a lifelong love of music and is active in the arts community of Haliburton as music director…
Local photographer recognized on international stage
By Emily Stonehouse We repeatedly hear about the importance of disconnecting from the online world, but in reality, it’s nearly impossible to do. The world is fast-paced these days; a swirling buzz of colour and…
A&W opens its doors in Haliburton
By Emily Stonehouse It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The long-discussed A&W Restaurant has opened its doors at 10 Hops Drive in Haliburton. With rumours circulating around town leading up to the opening,…
Thinking outside the snow globe for winter tourism
By Emily Stonehouse It’s no secret that the security of winters is unstable. Climate change is impacting our snowy certainty with a vengeance, and as a result, many of our local businesses have thrown in…
Out cold; a decision to press pause for…
By Emily Stonehouse It’s not something she takes lightly, but the owner of Mixtape Vintage, Heidi Hudspith, has made a big decision. She will be closing her doors until spring. “All of my costs are…
Celebrating One Year of Self care at Willow…
By Lisa Bucher Special to the Echo Located in the heart of Haliburton, Willow Organic has become a go-to spot for wellness and self care. Co-founded by Sylvia Holland, an experienced spa owner, and Shannon…
Chamber optimistic about year ahead, despite deficit
By Emily Stonehouse The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce (HHCOC) held their 63rd AGM on Dec. 12 via Zoom. The short and sweet meeting included highlights of the past year, as well as projects for…
Snowmaker settles in at Winterdance
By Emily Stonehouse “We’re ready.” Two words from Tanya McCready, the owner of Winterdance Dogsled Tours in Haliburton. An optimistic sentiment from a tourism provider who was quite literally stuck in the slush last year. …
Seeing the world from Haliburton; Linda Coneybeare hangs…
By Emily Stonehouse Through the years, the colours, sights, and sounds of downtown Haliburton have shifted and changed. Kosy Korner changed locations, Sharpley’s became Algonquin Outfitters, a variety of restaurants and boutiques have shifted gears…
Features Brasserie: comfort food refined in the Highlands
By Emily Stonehouse When I first scheduled an interview at Features Brasserie in Fort Irwin, I set aside an afternoon. Not because I planned to spend the entire day out there, but because I assumed…
Boshkung takes silver
By Emily Stonehouse Boshkung Brewing has once again been recognized for their outstanding beers - and this time on a national stage. The Haliburton County company recently took home a silver prize in the English…
Haliburton Foodland dives into alcohol sales
By Emily Stonehouse Brad Park, the owner of Haliburton’s bustling Foodland, believes that liquor sales at the store will benefit business. “It’ll boost sales for sure,” he said. “There’s no downside to that.” Park was…
Lakeview Motel and Resort; ‘home sweet home’ for…
By Emily Stonehouse With mid-October temperatures just scraping above the freezing point, pulling into the Lakeview Motel and Resort parking lot is a welcome haven. As the orange-tinted leaves swirl through the gray skies, a…
New Italian restaurant moves ahead in Haliburton
By Emily Stonehouse The main street in Haliburton is about to have a taste of Italy on it. 210 Highland Street will be the new home of Juna Restaurant, an upscale Italian restaurant with artisan…
HCDC AGM highlights community growth
By Emily Stonehouse A meeting with some hellos and some goodbyes. Haliburton County Development Corporation’s (HCDC) annual general meeting was held on Oct. 4 at the still shiny Link building off County Road 21. Following…
A century of memories made at Bonnie View…
By Vivian CollingsFor a century now, the Bonnie View Inn has been a staple business in Haliburton County, welcoming generations of families to stay at the iconic lodge on the shores of Kashagawigamog Lake.It was…
Halco Electronics to close shop this month
By Vivian Collings Halco Electronics, a staple storefront of Haliburton’s downtown for the past few decades, is getting ready to power down and close up. Owner Don van Nood said it’s time for retirement after…
BIA ready for a fresh, new year
By Vivian Collings Brandon Nimigon joined the Haliburton Business Improvement Area (BIA) board in 2016 with the desire to see downtown grow and flourish. After eight years of participating in decisions, helping hang flowers, put…
Tourism group plans survey of industry stakeholders
By James Matthews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization put the cap on another successful season. The OHTO, which began in 2010, is one of 13 regional tourism organizations created by the…
Take the Leap at the Wellness Hub
By Vivian Collings A new Haliburton County resident is eager to dive into the wellness of the community with a new workshop series. Kim Huard, certified professional Neuro-Linguistic Programming coach, has brought Take the Leap…
Ethel Curry Gallery to close permanently
By Vivian Collings A piece of Haliburton history will be shutting its glass door and locking up, indefinitely, in just two months. The era of the Ethel Curry Gallery is coming to an end on…