By Jenn Watt Published July 18 2016 The first thing you notice when you walk into Stone 21 the new restaurant in Pinestone Resort is the walls. The dining space that was once almost aglow…
Scotiabank VP gets an earful inWilberforce
By Chad Ingram Published July 13 2016 Scotiabank's district vice-presidentfor central east Ontario was mocked for his scripted non-answersduring a meeting with residents of Wilberforce July 12. Scotiabank announced last month it willclose branches in…
First health and wellness expo featuring local practitioners
By Jerelyn Craden Published July 5 2016 More than 20 years ago Haliburton County resident Val Balaski struggled to earn a living as one of the first wellness practitioners of reflexology reiki and massage in…
More than just a shopping centre
Story and photos by Angelica Ingram Published June 28 2016 This is the first instalment of a feature series on general stores in the Highlands. There isn’t a face or name that Bill Burden doesn’t…
Wilberforce community stands unitedto open a new bank
by Angela Long June 29 2016 After news that the WilberforceScotiabank will be closing its doors as of January Wilberforce israllying to put their money where their mouth is – in a bank thatunderstands small-town…
Startup getWyred wins incubation contest
By Darren Lum June 21 2016 Haliburton’s Cole Rowden is moving forward with his business partners on making his venture getWyred a reality after having his business selected as a winner of the small business…
Highland Restaurant and Bar offers a Taste of…
By Angela Long June 21 2016 With a new menu and new management downtown Haliburton’s Highland Restaurant and Bar is gearing up for a busy summer. Owner Chintan Patel is on the phone with suppliers…
A&W restaurant eyes Haliburton
By Angelica Ingram June 21 2016 Fast food chain A&W has set itssights on Haliburton with a representative telling the Echo that a restaurant might be constructed in the area sometime in thenext year. Franchise…
Wilberforce Scotiabank to close
By Jenn Watt June 21 2016 Scotiabank’s branches in Wilberforce and Maynooth will be closing as of January with operations consolidating in the Bancroft branch. Customers’ preference for online and mobile banking have forced the…