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Bakers rise across Kawartha Lakes
Isolation has given us more time for our thoughts, and apparently there were more than a few locals who pondered their dreams of owning their own bakery, and decided to take the leap.
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The latest Business stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
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Puffer named Canadian compounding pharmacist of the year
Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) has named Cathy Puffer of Remedy’s Rx on Kent in Lindsay, as its 2021 Canadian Compounding Pharmacist of the Year.
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Kawartha Wholesale Bakery: Local business has been enduring success story
Jeff Strybosch says the day at the bakery starts at about 3 a.m. Photo: William McGinn.
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Lindsay Chamber celebrates small businesses at annual Awards of Excellence event
The Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 50 people to the Chamber’s annual awards event that honours local businesses.
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Advocate wins Media Excellence award for second year in a row
The Lindsay Advocate won the Media Excellence award at the Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards of Excellence.
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Jon Perrin wins Citizen of the Year award; Diane Steven takes home Business Leader of the Year honours
Former police officer Jon Perrin won the Citizen of the Year award last night at the 2021 Awards of Excellence held by the Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce.
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Steam cleaning business based in Dunsford serves entire region
Concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic, Stephanie Welch realized that disinfecting and cleaning was going to become a very important part of people’s daily lives.
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Area chambers of commerce are 'keepin it local'
Developed with funding through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Keepin’ It Local aims to energize the local businesses of the Kawartha Lakes, Trent Lakes and Haliburton County by encouraging individuals to prioritize shopping local.
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Chambers of commerce address local labour shortage
The proportion of workers participating in jobs locally is almost 15 per cent lower than in the rest of the province and the median age of workers is about 10 years older here than across the rest of Ontario, according to data provided by the Workforce Development Board.
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Register now for small business summit
Kawartha Lakes Ecosystem Network (KLEN) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) present The 2021 Small Business Summit taking place virtually and featuring a keynote address, local business panel, and dedicated networking time.
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RN opens The Beauty Lab Medical Cosmetics
A 20-year nursing veteran, Crystal Connell, has recently expanded into private practice and opened her own medical cosmetic business – The Beauty Lab Medical Cosmetics.
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Kinmount frozen yogurt truck brings cool treats to village
A new frozen yogurt truck parked in downtown Kinmount has been offering up cool treats to locals and tourists all summer.
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In the struggle to find staff, what are the reasons behind the labour shortage?
One of Lindsay’s premier dining spots, Hobart’s Steakhouse, is closed until the fall -- despite restaurants getting the green light to open from the province. That’s because they can’t find enough people to make the food.
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Lindsay Chamber of Commerce hires summer tourism ambassadors
Thanks to a grant from the City of Kawartha Lakes, the Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce was able to hire two tourism ambassadors this summer.
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Home bakery specializes in cookie decorating kits
According to Leaha Denney’s website, she’s never met a cookie she didn’t like. She certainly went into the right business then, opening A Dash of Denney in April of this year. The business is a home bakery in Lindsay that specializes in cookie decorating kits. “I began to bake seriously in January,” Denney says.
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Country Cupboard celebrates 40 years in Fenelon Falls
If Julia Taylor had her way, one of the best-loved stores in Fenelon Falls would simply be called “Jars.” After all, getting so many people to give up their plastic habit in favour of reusable glass jars is one of her favourite accomplishments since she took over as owner of Country Cupboard in early 2018.
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Lindsay Business Hub will ‘reinvent' town's workspace’
The Lindsay Business Hub had its grand opening recently, with Mayor Andy Letham and local MP Jamie Schmale in attendance. Ramona and Larry Kozak, owners of the Lindsay Business Hub, say in a media release that the building will “reinvent Lindsay’s workspace.”
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Hypnotherapist aims to help people discover more fulfilling lives
Hilary Leehane, consulting hypnotherapist, originally trained as an industrial designer — someone who develops concepts for manufactured products. The job would have combined art, business and engineering.
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Award-winning facility management drawing company located in Lindsay
Engineering drawings are the lifeblood of managing any facility.
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Health unit encourages caution with move to reopening
As the province lifts a number of COVID-19 restrictions for some stores, services and activities in coming days, the local health unit asks people to continue staying safe every step of the way. As of 12:01 am on Friday (June 11), Ontario will enter Step 1 of its Roadmap to Reopen. In this first step, non-essential retailers will be able to reopen for limited in-person shopping, limited outdoor dining on restaurant patios will be allowed, more outdoor activities like camping, fitness classes and religious services can resume, and outdoor gathering sizes will double to up to 10 people.
