Aunt Laura’s Tea Room

By Karen Graham A traditional red brick Ontario farm house on the south side of Highway 7A in Bethany has housed a bustling business since 1983. The home has been in the Morton family since 1868, when the great grandfather of current owner Kathleen Morton purchased the property and built… Continue reading

International Clematis Expert to Share his Expertise with Garden Club

Peter Keeping is clematis enthusiast and an internationally renowned expert on Clematis.   Along with his wife Sheila, Peter operates Peter and Sheila’s Country Garden in Bowmanville, Ontario. He was introduced to the species in 1982 when he received two plants for his birthday, and soon joined the International Clematis Society… Continue reading

Shorelines Casino Seeks Relocation to the City of Peterborough

By Karen Graham Ontario Gaming East Limited Partnership (OGELP) announced on Tuesday that it is moving forward with proposed plans to develop and operate a new, multi-faceted entertainment property in the City of Peterborough, which means the current operation at Kawartha Downs will be relocated.   This announcement follows a recent… Continue reading

A Chair of a Different Colour!

By Lynn Osborne With Spring-like weather approaching (hopefully), Brook Taylor of Taylor’s Recycled Plastic Products is in full swing with production. Taylor’s recycled plastic products are hand crafted furniture pieces, and are custom made- no 2 pieces are exactly the same. Brook Taylor, the Owner of Taylor’s recycled Plastic products… Continue reading

Spring Changes at the Pastry Peddler

With the arrival of spring, comes gardening, dining al fresco, Blue Jays’ games, soccer and….construction! At one of our local eateries, the Pastry Peddler, owners Deanna and Colin are ready to serve with their trademark dishes, exotic beverages and stylish environment. Open six days a week and offering freshly prepared… Continue reading

4th Line Theatre Receives 2015 Annual Heritage Award from Peterborough Historical Society

Last week, the Peterborough Historical Society announced the winners of its 2015 Heritage Awards on at its Annual Fundraising Dinner. Among the recipients was our own 4th Line Theatre, which was bestowed with the J. Hampton Burnham Award, established to recognize the completion of a major project that promotes awareness… Continue reading

Tradition of Service and Quality Gives Roka TIM-BR MART a Competitive Edge

By Karen Graham The Roka family has a long history in the business of selling wood.  In 1963, John’s father Rudy Roka began selling firewood on the side, bringing logs in from Bancroft and crown land locations in the surrounding area, eventually setting up a saw mill as well.  The… Continue reading

What’s On Tap at Staples’ Sugar Bush

By Karen Graham This time of year, you can find the Staples family working together in their sugar shack located on Highway 7A between Cavan and Bethany. Producing world class maple syrup is a long standing family tradition, dating back seven generations to 1813, but this year for Jill and… Continue reading