Tag: local business
Local Entrepreneur Builds a Business with a Social Conscience
How would you like to purchase some cozy, colourful Christmas gifts that support the local economy as well as artisans abroad who are sustaining ancient local traditions while sustaining their families? Alpaca Sweaters and…
What Pandemic? New Bobcat Dealership Opens in Cavan-Monaghan
This May, Jeff Traynor opened a new Bobcat dealer on Whittington Drive in Cavan-Monaghan. It was an unlikely moment to launch a new business, but this owner/operator thinks long term and this isn’t his…
Armstrong Farm Photo – Wilson Family
The Wilson family dropped in to the Armstrong farm last week in search of a local taste of fall. They just arrived in the community and so far, so good. 18-month-old twins agree and…
Cavan-Monaghan Transfer Station
It’s always fun at the Cavan Monaghan Transfer Station with Scott and Tom. To keep us all in the Hallowe’en spirit, Scott and Tom created a scary creature with found materials. Go check it…
New Bridal Shop Brings Some Glamour to Downtown
Downtown Millbrook just became a little classier with the arrival of a new Bridal shop called Menzies House. The atmosphere in the shop is not uptight, and tears are not required while making the…
COVID’s Impact on Township Finances
For months now, local news broadcasts repeatedly mention the dire financial impact of the pandemic on the finances of the City of Kawartha Lakes, indicating the combination of lost revenues and increased expenses has…
Fern’s Flowers Closes
After a long attempt to maintain the flower shop, Gwen and Bill made the difficult decision to close Fern’s Flowers last month. The decision was sparked by many factors, both internal and external, leaving…
