Best of 2025: Most read Business stories

As 2025 comes to a close, here are some of the best-read business stories of the year:

When a new business comes to Huntsville’s Downtown, everyone rejoices, especially if it involves food. This business story, out of the Planning Council, gave people hope despite the threats of tariffs from south of the border.

French Bistro and outdoor patio planned for former Topiary location

Not that it wasn’t before, but this business is putting Muskoka even further on the map with its distinct Muskoka products – especially their amazing garlic sauce, which happens to be one of our personal favourite.

Hidden Gem in Huntsville

This family-owned business has been part of the fabric of Huntsville, Muskoka, for a very long time and it shows.

All in the family at Muskoka Rent-All

Tariffs and their effect on our economy and local businesses have been on many people’s minds. This story was encouraging and showed how companies are building resilience in the face of adversity.

Local businesses finding ways to trump tariffs

Business expansions and job creation are always good news in any community, and so was the announcement of a $70 million expansion by Daiken, formerly Panolam.

Daiken announces major expansion in Huntsville

A Lithium Battery Energy Storage System proposed in Armour has certainly garnered the attention of area residents. The project (a 4.99 MW lithium-ion battery energy storage system) has secured approval from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to be established at 219 Peggs Mountain Road in Armour Township. This approval from IESO is a key regulatory step for connecting to Ontario’s electrical system. However, local municipal approvals — including amendments to the Official Plan, zoning bylaws, and site plan approval by the Township of Armour — are still in process and have not yet been finalized.

Lithium Battery Energy Storage System proposed in Armour

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