Tag: local business
Bethany Welcomes New Retail Outlet: Kawartha Fireplace & More
The former TD Bank building in Bethany has received a tasteful transformation into a new retail outlet. Located at 1475 Highway 7A beside the general store, Kawartha Fireplace & More will open its doors…
Christmas 2020!
The Millbrook Agricultural Society hosted a Santa Claus parade in the fairgrounds in mid-December. Rain did not deter visitors eager for some Christmas cheer. The event drew 285 cars whose occupants were treated to…
Millbrook Retailers Take Top Awards in Annual Peterborough Competition
While the main retail section of King Street in Millbrook may be in a period of transition, three of our relatively new businesses have caught the attention of shoppers in the Peterborough region. Three…
Some Traditions Weather the COVID Storm
The family-owned and operated Dawson Tree Farm on Zion Line opened for the season last weekend with as many as 100 happy customers taking home trees to decorate. Apparently they should expect a good…
Update #2 Nexicom Fibre Overbuild in Millbrook
Phase 1 of Nexicom’s fibre overbuild in the village of Millbrook was completed last month. This phase involves the construction of the “backbone” of their main transportation route throughout the village, which required locating…
Pandemic Allows Local Couple Time to Launch New Business
Amy Howley has always had a creative bent and her husband Dean loves working with wood. Amy would find inspiration on Pinterest, and ask her husband – can you make this? Of course he…
Clarke’s Café Continues the Family Tradition
The reprieve provided by the pandemic crystallized Jule’s Kitchen owner/operator Julie’s desire to move on from the restaurant she operated for – years in the family-owned building that houses Clarke’s Service Centre, the gas…
New Vet Joins Peterborough West Animal Hospital
Dr. Katie Richardson knows the area well, having attended Bethany Hills School and later, Lakefield College School. After graduating, she moved to Scotland for post-secondary education, acquiring an undergraduate degree from the university…
BIA Shopping Passports Encourage Shoppers to Spend Locally This Season
The first Passport draw winner was Kathy Powers. Congratulations, now get shopping, everyone! BIA Christmas in the Village committee members Charlotte, Deanna, Kate, and Louise looked for another way to encourage local shopping and…