By Grace Oborne Robinson’s General Store in Dorset is celebrating an important milestone.As the store turns 100 years old, new owners Mike and Katie Hinbest acknowledged the milestone on July 10 alongside former owner, Brad…
New optometrist feels she ‘found the perfect fit’…
By Mike Baker When Amardeep Bhogal took her first drive through Haliburton a little over a month ago, she felt right at home in the community.Having recently joined the team at Haliburton Vision Care Centre,…
Bittersweet’ move to fuel growth at Cedar Winds…
By Mike Baker It was always going to take something special for Glenn Evans to give up his space on Highland St. in Haliburton.The owner of Cedar Winds Design and Build recently relocated his business…
Algonquin Outfitters celebrates 60 years, moves to new…
By Mike Baker With a milestone 60th anniversary to celebrate this year and a brand new expanded space in downtown Haliburton, things are looking good for Algonquin Outfitters.The business has enjoyed great success since it…
Haliburton Foodland set for grand reopening
By Mike Baker Following months of renovations at Haliburton’s Foodland, the store is set to host a grand reopening this coming Thursday, June 24.Local owner Brad Park is excited to show off his new upgraded…
Haliburton’s patios and stores ready for business as…
By Sue Tiffin As restrictions began to lift across the province on Friday with the launch of Step 1 of Ontario’s COVID-19 economic recovery framework, much-needed rain in Haliburton County fell, but did not dampen…
Gardens of Haliburton opens for tours
By Darren Lum It’s been a few weeks since the Gardens of Haliburton, a retirement residence located on Sunnyside Street near Maple Avenue in Haliburton officially opened its doors to its new residents on May…
Dimensions ‘committed’ to 5-star tourist resort on Maple…
By Mike Baker The ownership group of Dimensions Health Centres, who recently completed the purchase of a 40-acre resort on Maple Lake, has poured cold water on suggestions it plans to transform the property into…
Roasty Toasty Campfire Wood focus of 11-year-old entrepreneur
By Sue Tiffin Olivia Irvine is Haliburton County’s newest business owner.The 11-year-old Haliburton resident describes her entrepreneurial pursuit as being “really cool,” a project that launched after she read a book recommended by her dad,…
Unprecedented lumber situation part of perfect storm of…
By Darren Lum Rising lumber costs in North America have seen record setting prices and there are multiple aspects to it that need to be considered, say affected industry members.There was a confluence of actions…
Keep the empties coming for Snowflake Meadows Rescue
By Darren Lum Founder of the not-for-profit Snowflake Meadows Rescue on Ritchie Falls Road, Kristyn Begbie is picking up where the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association left off by continuing a bottle drive to help with…
Welcoming the wolves: five pups born at Haliburton…
By Sue Tiffin At the beginning of the month, Luna, the alpha female at Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre began exhibiting denning behaviours – she wasn’t seen much when the rest of the pack was in…
NFTC brings $1 million high-speed expansion to residents…
By Darren Lum Silver Beach residents are looking forward to getting in the fast lane when it comes to internet connectivity this summer after the North Frontenac Telephone Company officially announced they were adding $1…
Walkers thank community as they prepare to sell…
By Mike Baker Dale and Jerry Walker have made some tremendous memories through their years owning and operating Haliburton’s Home Hardware.Purchasing the business back in 2014, the Walkers have spent the past seven years serving…
Embrace the flavours of Mexico at Poquito Loco
By Darren Lum A new restaurant owner is hoping to share her love and passion for Mexico with the Village of Haliburton when it opens on May 20.Claudette Pitre said opening her eatery, Poquito Loco…
Farmers’ Market essential, going ahead with season
By Darren Lum Whatever the Ontario government decides regarding the current stay-at-home order, set to run until May 20 as of press time, the Haliburton County Farmers’ Market, which is considered an “essential service,” is…
Zygoptera aiming to be ‘environmental voice’ for Haliburton…
By Mike Baker While their company name may translate directly as damselfly, the trio of women who have recently come together to form Zygoptera Consulting are anything but your stereotypical damsels in distress.Launching a new…
Haliburton’s Cockwell hopes to use new role to…
By Mike Baker Having recently taken on a leading role with provincial non-profit Forests Ontario, Haliburton’s Malcolm Cockwell is committed to protecting what he believes is Canada’s greatest natural resource.The long-time managing director of the…
Optimism for better times despite poor maple syrup…
By Darren Lum Area producers are finding the golden colour to an otherwise less-than-sweet season for maple syrup production in what can only be described as a down year when it comes to yields.The website…
New respite service ‘plugging the gap’ in Haliburton…
By Mike Baker While many families have been struggling since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic more than a year ago, those who relied on community supports and services to care for vulnerable individuals have…
New initiative looks to honour frontline and essential…
By Mike Baker Carolina Barberi and Joel Ideson have taken the pledge – now they’re looking for the local community to do their part.The couple, who recently announced they had taken ownership of Haliburton Solar…