by Adam Frisk

The Beer Store (TBS) has confirmed the closure of its Haliburton location at the start of the new year.

The beer retailer confirmed to the Echo Thursday that the Hops Drive location will shutter on January 11.

“We are making the difficult decision to close the Haliburton Beer Store. We know this is disappointing news for staff, customers, and the local community. This decision reflects specific local circumstances – the Haliburton Beer Store will continue to serve customers and collect empties until January 11th, 2026,” Ozzie Ahmed, VP Retail TBS, said in a statement. “We want to thank customers for their patronage in Haliburton.

“The Beer Store recognizes the contributions our employees make to the business and in the communities where we operate. All efforts will be made to support employees through this process in alignment with commitments and agreements,” Ahmed said.

The announcement comes just days after a sign was erected at the entrance to the Hops Drive plaza, announcing a new Pet Valu store opening along with the revitalization of storefronts.

Please see next week’s issue of the Haliburton Echo for the whole story.