New Fire Hall Site Approved
After being sent back to further investigate the costs and other constraints surrounding developing the new fire hall on the township owned lands adjacent to the Municipal Offices, Greenview Environmental presented their results last week. The ideal location facilitates the quick assembly of volunteer fire-fighters to minimize their response times; is close to a…
Supporting Local Artisans and Craftspeople
As you can imagine, when you buy from big retailers, already wealthy shareholders and overpaid executives barely even notice. It is a very different experience for local artisans, a customer really does count and is cause for celebration because you are truly making a difference in real people’s lives. Not only are you recognizing them for…
Nourishing the Body and Soul
Spring Bloom Orchard is a new family farm operation launched in the fall of 2019 by Amanda Rice and her father on Carmel Line in the fall of 2019. As the name suggests, the operation produces annual and perennial flowers to produce cut flower bouquets throughout the season, as well as a variety of…
Wild Ginger Farmstead Joins Producers Satisfying Appetites for Local Food
After working several years at a local market garden operation, Harmony Evans decided to go out on her own. Recognizing the growing appetite for local food, last year she took the plunge on a small farm on the edge of town. She was raised on a farm outside of Lindsay, so she was well…
New Hair Salon Coming to Millbrook
With the province allowing salons to open this week, Chloe Dewhurst’s timing is good. After working in salons in Peterborough and Bowmanville, Chloe chose to bring her hair styling and colour skills closer to home. She and her family moved into the new subdivision last year and after a whole lot of encouragement from…