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…

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…

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…