Business

Ballroom Beauty Recycled Formal Wear has moved. The public is invited to their Re-Launch Party on Sept. 13 from 5 pm… Continue reading “Re-Launch party for Ballroom Beauty”

On any given day it’s easy to see the City’s business getting done. No, we’re not at City Hall right… Continue reading “Independent coffee shop has become vibrant community hub”

Many of us who work at The Advocate spend a lot of time thinking about how life could be better… Continue reading “How much is enough? The politics of capitalism and wealth”

Joe Valas never intended to be a full-time beekeeper, but for 60 years, honey fans in the Kawartha Lakes have… Continue reading “Joe Valas has been the ‘bee’s knees’ to customers for 60 years”

Small ‘c’ conservatism runs deeply in Kawartha Lakes. Government is largely seen as something to be wary of, even when… Continue reading “We need public policy for the common good, in common purpose”

It’s Christmas all year at the Purple Door  Craft and Christmas Store.  Inspired by the Frankenmuth, Michigan tradition across the… Continue reading “‘Christmas in July’ at the new Purple Door in Kirkfield”

Ali and Rozina Tirmizi, wanting to get away from the unrelenting hustle and bustle of Toronto, have brought big town… Continue reading “Ark Hair and Beauty: Salon for individuals, supply store for retailers, stylists”