By Darren Lum The following is one in a series of stories, depicting Haliburton Highlands Secondary School co-op placements. Ever since she was a young girl, Brooke Stover has loved animals. The Grade 12 Haliburton…
Grant funding available to local start-ups
By Angelica IngramSpecial to the Times Since signing up for ShopCloseBuy.ca, Kyla Grexton has been amazed at the local support and assistance she has received. The creator behind Keep Me In Stitchez, Grexton makes handmade…
Open for takeout
During the current government restrictions, the following businesses are still open for takeout. Due to the evolving situation with COVID-19, please call ahead before venturing out to any of the businesses listed below, to ensure…
Moose n’ Paddle offers a year-round bite for…
By Alex Gallacher The town of Dorset is the gateway to Muskoka and Haliburton County depending on which way you’re going. Robinson’s General Store has been a landmark in Dorset for years. Located right on…
Minden River Cone owners plan ‘pure magic’ downtown
By Sue Tiffin A dead-end road could one day become the site of a bustling outdoor public skating rink next to the Gull River. Monica and Ben Scott, the owners of The Minden River Cone,…
Gaining insight through co-op experience
By Darren Lum Getting experience as a pharmacist assistant through the co-op placement at Shoppers Drug Mart in Haliburton has given Alyssa Morissette the reassurance to pursue her goal of becoming a pharmacist. The Grade…
Minden Auto Care moving right along under Pennie…
By Alex Gallacher Right at the corner of Water Street and Prince Street stands one of Minden’s most iconic buildings. Founded originally as a Ford dealership, it then became a Texaco gas station. Dave and…
HHHS, HHCC announce new board appointments
Haliburton Highlands Health Services Dr. Jan Walker has been appointed to the position of chair of the executive committee of the board of directors for Haliburton Highlands Health Services, following the resignation of David Gray. …
Arrangement of treasures ready to enjoy
By Darren Lum Come down Red Umbrella Road to a well-appointed and warm home where you’ll find the specialty catering company, Prosciutto Brie and Charcuterie, which produces boxes of beautifully cut and arranged delectables that…
Development to bring 30 rental units to Minden
By Chad Ingram A $6.8 million development the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation plans to build at the intersection of Highway 35 and County Road 21 will bring 30 additional affordable rental units to Minden.During…
Strong season for farmers’ market despite COVID-19
By Darren Lum As the Haliburton County Farmers’ Market nears the end of their year, the vendors and organizers thank shoppers for the season’s success.Farmers’ market president and Minden farmer Andrew Graham said it’s important…