Tag: local people
Local Firm Comes to the Rescue of Women’s Institute
This year, the local Women’s Institute was the beneficiary of some generosity from a local firm which stepped in to clean up an unusual mess. Early this winter, a fire extinguisher fell off the…
Towerhill North Information Meeting Draws Little Interest
Only ten members of the public participated in the virtual meeting hosted on behalf of the Towerhill North developer by members of Innovative Planning Solutions (IPS) and other advisors. The event was an unusual…
Milbrook Christian Assembly Finds Ways to Connect
“Lockdown does not mean shutdown,” Pastor Mark Smallwood In a time where social interaction is impermissible, the need for connection remains. As businesses, organizations, governments and households have had to figure out new…
Local Author Pens Historical Novel Series
Tony Parks is working on his fifth book now. He writes his stories long-hand, and his very patient wife Patty transcribes his stories. She jokes that it makes for interesting Friday evenings, but she…
Decorating Committee Brings Christmas Cheer to the Village
Pictured are members of the decorating committee during the early days of November as they updated the streetscape with winter décor. The beautiful boughs were purchased locally from Puddleduck Farm. The Community Garden gave…
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…
Pony Club on Hallowe-en – 2020
The Kawartha Pony Club enthralled youngsters in the afternoon on Hallowe-en strolling through the Highlands subdivision with costumes and treats. The community gave right back during the evening festivities with enthusiastic displays of lights,…
A Virtual Book Launch for Janet Stobie’s New Book
Janet Stobie is launching a new book this month called Breakthrough Moments. It’s her second short story collection for adult readers and is divided into occasions- some religious and some secular, like Mother’s Day. …
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…