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Tag Archives: local business
New Bingo Hall Proposal Receives Council’s Support
In June, Council received a proposal to open a new bingo centre in the existing facility of Kawartha Downs in Fraserville from Richard Weldon, the Managing Partner of Kawartha Downs’ new owner, Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund. Gaming facilities are regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and… Continue reading
Interest is High for Lots at Syer Line Industrial Park
After being selected as the successful bidder for the property at 1066 Syer Line last month, the new owner is preparing for the development of an industrial park which is expected to bring many new jobs to the community. While the sale has not yet closed, the buyer is fielding… Continue reading
New Dance Studio Opens This Month
Local Photographer Receives Starter Company Grant
Jessica Blair was one of twelve entrepreneurs who completed Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Economic Development business training program in June, and earned a $5000 grant based on the strength of her business plan. It was a huge step towards turning her passion into a business. The business is called Follow… Continue reading
Move Well, Feel Well with Well Lyfe Pilates
When COVID shut down in her professional life as a Registered Massage Therapist, Carron took her energy in a different direction and pursued instruction as a Pilates instructor. The dream goal was to open a home-based business as a Pilates instructor and a Register Massage Therapist. She has arrived. She… Continue reading
Clarke’s Service Centre is Moving
Mike Clarke and his staff will be moving to a new location in Campbellcroft at the end of the month. Only ten minutes south of Millbrook, the new shop, located at 5164 Ganaraska Rd., will open in early October. Customers will enjoy the same great service at this new location. … Continue reading
Buyer Selected for Municipally-owned Syer Line Property
In closed session at this week’s meeting, Council voted on a staff recommendation from an earlier Request for Proposal to sell 70 employment acres to SLIP DEV Corp that have Memorandums of Understanding to bring hundreds of jobs to the Township. The property, located at 1066 Syer Line that backs… Continue reading
Dave Bourgeois Cycles Back to Launch Drumlin Cycle
Dave Bourgeois has come back to the community with some new skills he is eager to share. Growing up in Millbrook, he explored the area extensively, cycling along local roads and trails, and has intimate knowledge of the local hills and terrain which put a strain on bicycle and… Continue reading
