Tag: local business
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…
New Business Hopes to Provide Custom Cannabis Production for Retail Users
November 2nd will mark a first for the township. It’s the day a business moves into the township with the plan of becoming a local cannabis producer. Ivan Lloyd is the founder of Green…
CIP Plan Stimulates Local Investments
The results of the 2019 Millbrook Community Improvement Plan (MCIP) were reviewed at the October 5th Council meeting. It was established to stimulate investments in businesses within the downtown Millbrook business area through incentives…
Millbrook Farm Supply Directing Funds from Bottle Returns
Since July, the Millbrook Farm Supply has been directing donations from bottle returns to a variety of local causes. The community has embraced this effort, and the recipients have been very appreciative. Millbrook Community…
New IDA Opens in Bethany
After months of planning, permissions and renovations, a new IDA drugstore opened in Bethany a few weeks ago. It will be operated by members of the Pervaiz family, originally from Pakistan. Zahid is moving…
NOW OPEN! – New Café Owners
NOW OPEN!!! The restaurant at Clarke’s Service Centre will reopen under new management. Clarke’s Café will be managed by Taylor Post, pictured left, and owned by Heather and Mike Clarke. The café will be…