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…
A new chapter for Occurrence owners
By Emily Stonehouse It’s the end of an era for Haliburton County locals Brigitte Gall and Michael Bainbridge as they head off to pursue a new adventure in Ottawa.Bainbridge was recently offered the position of…
A ‘happy and peaceful home’ for everyone
By Emily Stonehouse Karinya: an Australian Aboriginal word that can be translated to “a happy and peaceful home.”This is the vision of Abby Gordon, the founder of Karinya Home Care Inc., based out of Minden.The…
Finalists announced for restaurant makeover
By Emily StonehouseIt’s no secret that the number one industry in the area is tourism. That’s why ACM Designs wants to start giving back to the community with their upcoming restaurant makeover contest.“After the pandemic,…
Plant and flower shop blossoms downtown
By Vivian CollingsTwo weeks in to opening her doors in Haliburton, Gillian Taylor said she’s overwhelmed with the amount of support she’s received and the love shown for her business, Snaffle and Mane.The horse and…
Haliburton BIA is ready for a new year
By Vivian CollingsBoard members of the Haliburton Business Improvement Area (BIA) met on Thursday, Feb. 9 for their AGM and celebrated the return of nearly all their signature events in 2022.2022 was Luke Schell’s final…
Schell bids farewell to BIA after long tenure
By Angelica Ingram For more than 20 years, Luke Schell has been a fixture in the downtown of Haliburton Village, and not just as the business owner of a specialty photo and framing shop. For…
All in, Hook, Line & Sinker
By Vivian Collings The wait is over. Hook, Line & Sinker is now open for business, and the Haliburton community’s overwhelming excitement far exceeded the expectations of owners Taylor Pridham and Veronica VanLeeuwen. After only…