Business
Hustle culture is centuries in the making, but we do have a choice
Did we ever stand a chance? We have gotten to a point where we feel the constant need to be busy.
Small business spotlight in Kawartha Lakes
Diane Steven has played a role in launching many successful local entrepreneurs
The decision to take an entrepreneurial or small business path can be sparked for many reasons, including a paycheque that doesn’t go as far as it used to, a job that no longer challenges, or unexpected unemployment.
New Mickael’s bakeshop location near Lindsay’s LCBO
Deck oven coming from Germany for artisan bread baking
Mickaël’s Cafe Librairie is on the move, but don’t expect to find discounted, day-old baked goods at the new location.
Future union strength will depend on new approaches
Does hope for a union renaissance lie with women, new Canadians, self-employed and youth?
From the end of the Second World War until the turn of the new century, the towns and villages that would soon make up Kawartha Lakes were home to thousands of unionized workers.
City’s first ever business count shows employer openness for working from home
A third of businesses are looking to hire
Council is about to learn more than they ever knew before about small business in the city – including that nearly three quarters of local businesses will continue to let employees work from home after the pandemic is over.
Bobcaygeon’s Lavish Locks a cut above
Kim Murphy never thought she’d own her own business at 30.
No need to panic on food supply issues, say grocers
Back when COVID first spread to Canada in March 2020, people panicked by the unknown emptied grocery store shelves nationwide.
