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. …
Haliburton Forest Biochar announces $10 million expansion
By Vivian Collings A $10 million expansion of Haliburton Forest Biochar (HFB) is bringing 20 new jobs and a product that can be used to help fight climate change to the Highlands.Haliburton Forest Biochar is…
Rogers outage causes an onslaught of problems
By Vivian Collings A recent national connectivity outage is making local organizations and businesses think about the what-ifs around a repeat situation.With service provider Rogers experiencing an outage on July 8 across the country, there…
HCDC Incubator open for businesses
By Vivian Collings The Haliburton County Development Corporation’s (HCDC) renewed Incubator space is giving the necessary tools and support to fledgling local businesses so they can soar to success.HCDC recently refurbished their Creative Business Incubator…
Savour sweetness of Italy on Highland Street
By Vivian CollingsTipples North is opening its doors to offer the Highlands gelato and cocktails.It’s an atypical offering in one location, especially in Haliburton County, until Tipples North started.The new business is located at 201…
Overall Complete Detailing is ready to come to…
Have all your detailing needs serviced by Overall Complete Detailing.The mobile detailing company’s owner Christine Adrianne said her service is unique for the complete list of services it offers.“We not only come to you with…
A.P.E. Training offers Haliburton County option
By Stephen Petrick A Haliburton Highlands Secondary School graduate is raising the bar for fitness and high-performance training with a plan for a new larger location a short drive away in Minden.Owen Flood, who graduated…
Opportunity for businesses to enhance digital marketing with…
By Darren LumAn upcoming workshop is looking to help businesses stand out in the 21st Century with a series of “how to” digital marketing workshops.Organized by the County of Haliburton Economic Development and Tourism department,…
Return to modified Stage Two affecting business community
By Chris DrostWith the recent move by the Province of Ontario to return to a modified Stage Two in its ongoing efforts to protect the hospital system, business owners in Haliburton County are feeling the…
Cordell Carpets’ new owners set sights on the…
By Nick BernardCordell Carpet spent 40 years under the creation and ownership of Brad Sales, before he handed the keys over to home improvement gurus Tim and Wendy Pringle. In that time, Cordell has maintained…
Council talks commercial development in Dysart
By Chad Ingram A commercial development being proposed for Hops Drive in Haliburton would include a gas bar, 10,000-square-foot retail building and drive-thru restaurant, councillors for the Municipality of Dysart et al heard during a…