Tag: local business
Capture the ‘Special Glow’ of Loving Moments
Photographing and capturing the precious moments in peoples’ lives is what local photographer Alicia Armstrong does – and it’s as fun as you might think. “I get to relive a bit of my wedding…
The Detailed Art of Inspecting Homes
“A house is like a body,” says home inspector Dianne Guzik of The Art of Inspection. She compares herself to a ‘house doctor’, saying that over her experience inspecting homes she examines houses…
Traditional Local Business Reinvents itself to Compete in International Projects
Karen Graham You’ve probably seen the occasional elegant canoe sitting out front of Voyageur Canoe in downtown Millbrook. Established in 1969 by Glenn Fallis, it is a testament to his love of the paddling…
‘Don’t Be Sheepish About Coming In’ Williams Design Studio
Sarah Sobanski The Williams didn’t find art, so much as art found them. “If [art] is in you, you have to do it,” according to Paul Williams of Williams Design Studio, explaining regardless of…
Animal Surgical Patients Need Blood Transfusions, Too
Karen Graham Business in the emergency practise of local veterinary clinic, Cavan Hills, has picked up significantly over the past few years. Dr. Audrey Chouinard believes pet owners are taking more dramatic (and expensive)…
Buck or Two Plus Re-Opens February 1st
Karen Graham Our local dollar store is getting new management and new inventory as Bill Clarke assumes responsibility for the fledgling retail outlet. The store will be managed by his daughter Julie, along with…
Local Organic Farm Expands Produce Line
Maryann Caldwell Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock are the owners and operators of the 100 year old farm known as Puddle Duck Farm which they purchased in 2012. Since then, they have been busy with: house…
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team Celebrates 5th Anniversary
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team celebrated its fifth year during which they have brought new health care professionals and health programs for patients in our area including nurse practitioners, family health…
Greg Ret Joins Local ReMax Office
Karen Graham In his previous career as an Operations Executive for a major international retailer, Greg Ret racked up lots of travel points, taking 60 flights per year visiting stores for his employer. With…