Tag: local business
New Year, New Business for Bethany Couple
It’s not news that the pandemic has wreaked havoc on restaurants everywhere. After ten months of financial pressure, Rob Foster and Sherry-Anne Smith, owners of Coach’s Diner and Pizzeria in Bethany, decided it was…
OREA Strategy Focused on Rural and Northern Growth Opportunities
After analyzing a survey conducted this summer to investigate the impact of the pandemic on the residential real estate market, last week the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) issued a new policy report describing…
Christmas Tree in Seasonal Glamour
Sitting just outside the Millbrook Legion, the spruce tree in front of the Millbrook Legion held its side of the bargain spreading holiday cheer thanks to the efforts of the Decorating Committee. This Christmas…
Kawartha Credit Union to Investigate Interest in Mobile Branch Service in Cavan-Monaghan
Early in December, representatives from Kawartha Credit Union (KCU) made a presentation to Council following up on an earlier expression of interest in delivering banking services to the community through its Mobile Solutions Unit. …
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…