Business

Save community banks, save the post office: Time for postal banking in Canada

One of the first things that the new Dominion of Canada did as a country, way back in April 1868,… Continue reading “Save community banks, save the post office: Time for postal banking in Canada”

Tourist town: To close or not to close in Fenelon Falls

When the Fenelon Falls business that has survived the longest in one location, under the same ownership first opened, the… Continue reading “Tourist town: To close or not to close in Fenelon Falls”

Kawartha Financial Solutions ready to help

Kawartha Financial Solutions is a new accounting business, specializing in bookkeeping, business analysis, and personal tax returns. Traci Kemp’s new… Continue reading “Kawartha Financial Solutions ready to help”

Lindsay Downtown BIA sparks successful ‘shop local’ holiday passport program

On November 16, 2018, the Lindsay Downtown BIA launched the Holiday Passport program, to encourage both the local community and… Continue reading “Lindsay Downtown BIA sparks successful ‘shop local’ holiday passport program”

Need for carpenters rising in Kawartha Lakes — just ask Madeline Carey

If StatsCan and the Peterborough Workforce Development Board are correct, kids entering high school this year and hoping to live… Continue reading “Need for carpenters rising in Kawartha Lakes — just ask Madeline Carey”

Nesbitt’s Meat Market: Hayward’s hard work ethic reflects success of downtown business

The sign reads “Nesbitt’s Meat Market,” but though Jim Nesbitt still drops in for a chat on Saturday mornings, for… Continue reading “Nesbitt’s Meat Market: Hayward’s hard work ethic reflects success of downtown business”

First council meeting goes to pot — and committee appointments

A week after being sworn-in, City of Kawartha Lakes Council assembled around its custom-designed triangular conference table in the heart… Continue reading “First council meeting goes to pot — and committee appointments”