Category: Jan 2016
Your Will: A Final Gift to Your Family
Robert Hiseler, LL.B. I spend a good portion of my time helping people with wills and estates. Which leads me to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) more often than you would think. I…
Buck or Two Plus Re-Opens February 1st
Karen Graham Our local dollar store is getting new management and new inventory as Bill Clarke assumes responsibility for the fledgling retail outlet. The store will be managed by his daughter Julie, along with…
Local Organic Farm Expands Produce Line
Maryann Caldwell Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock are the owners and operators of the 100 year old farm known as Puddle Duck Farm which they purchased in 2012. Since then, they have been busy with: house…
Jordan Landry and Tim Belch Host Town Hall Meeting
Karen Graham With school cancelled because of blowing snow, hosts Landry and Belch were uncertain if many would turn out for their Town Hall meeting Monday evening to discuss their concerns about issues facing…
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team Celebrates 5th Anniversary
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team celebrated its fifth year during which they have brought new health care professionals and health programs for patients in our area including nurse practitioners, family health…
Three Millbrook Teams Compete in the largest Atom tournament in North America
Karen Graham What began as a typical one day, 8 team tournament in 1958 has blossomed into a five day event as this year’s Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey tournament includes 116 teams, up more…
Greg Ret Joins Local ReMax Office
Karen Graham In his previous career as an Operations Executive for a major international retailer, Greg Ret racked up lots of travel points, taking 60 flights per year visiting stores for his employer. With…
Mr. October: Norm Lamothe of Woodleigh Farms
Karen Graham It’s not a position Norm ever expected to be in- the face of October on a glossy calendar. But there he is, selected to represent Ontario Grain farm operators who are finding…
Hard Working Youth Establishes Successful Business
Maryann Caldwell Many of the most successful people in business started out as teenage entrepreneurs. If that is true, then Josh Roberts, of Josh’s Property Maintenance is well on his way. At the…