Business

With local real estate prices spiralling into the stratosphere, Peter Wallace wants Kawartha Lakes to allow the construction and full-time occupancy of tiny homes.

By William McGinn and Roderick Benns Local businessman and owner of Burns Bulk Foods, Dan Burns, died May 2 after… Continue reading “Popular local business owner’s death prompts outpouring of grief, good will”

Nearly 23 years ago, a small shoe store in downtown Lindsay opened but soon grew to carry clothing as well…. Continue reading “Brittany N Bros believes shopping in person will be popular again after pandemic”

A new Downeyville-based online clothing boutique is combining family and fashion. Bonita Clothing & Co. launched in March. Emma Scully… Continue reading “Online clothing boutique launches by mother-daughter team”

Trease, the first legal cannabis dispensary in Bobcaygeon, has opened. Priding itself on community and collaboration they have already made… Continue reading “Trease: First legal cannabis dispensary opens in Bobcaygeon”

Seventy-five per cent of businesses fail, says local author and business consultant Dennis Geelen. Rather than being a brand that… Continue reading “New online course helps businesses build a brand”

Another lockdown is upon Ontario due to an acceleration of COVID-19 variants – and two local businesses are facing different… Continue reading “Lockdown: Small businesses scramble again to counter COVID and its variants”