Council started their new term in office with a review of the township’s financial situation during a day-long meeting last month, where Director of Finance Kimberley Pope presented a preliminary draft of current budget. In her initial draft, Ms. Pope indicated a rise in the municipality’s Operating budget of 5.8… Continue reading
After a two-month closure, Kawartha Downs re-opened in time for Christmas with 150 slot machines and 21 racing dates for the 2019 Harness Racing Schedule. This was no small achievement with staff, management and the operator working around the clock to make this happen. Current operating hours are noon to… Continue reading
You might perceive quilting as a creative and relaxing pastime, a throw back reminiscent of the slower pace of times past. That might be true for many, but not for Quilter’s Bolt owner Kate DeKlerck. A wife and mother of two daughters ages 8 and 10, she owns and operates… Continue reading
The Millbrook Gallery hosted Yvon and Johanne Lemieux on December 13, 2018, for a meet and greet. The sale of some of Yvon’s compelling artwork raised a significant amount last year for Peterborough’s Brock Mission and many of those who came out to see him were familiar with his artwork. … Continue reading
It started in the basement of owner Jamie Molloy’s home in Pontypool a mere seven years ago. The business soon outgrew that space and for the past six years it has operated out of a trailer in Molloy’s yard. With twelve full time staff, four part time staff, eight trucks… Continue reading
Corey Beach has gone out on his own with apprentice Aaron Horton, launching an electrical service business servicing the area. They may be new kids on this block, but with fourteen years of experience under his belt, Beach is not new to the business, just new to being a business… Continue reading
Oasis Boutique owner Nancy Fallis is becoming more discriminating in choosing the clothing line selection she offers at the store. No longer satisfied to offer stylish, reasonably-priced women’s clothing and accessories, she is striving to streamline her product lines to focus on those produced in Canada or at least under… Continue reading
