Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Margot Van Sluytman, LAWS Doggie Dash and Showplace Performance Centre

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

A story of love, creativity, and adventure is coming with the launch of local author Margot Van Sluytman's newest book, The New Adventure of Ms. Maggie.

The book launch will take place on Saturday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Needle Happy Tattoos and will feature a book signing and community gathering with the author. This event is also dedicated to helping support newcomers settling in Canada, and proceeds from book sales will benefit the New Canadians Centre. Those interested in purchasing a copy can contact Margot at margot.vansluytman@yahoo.com

Animal lovers and their four-legged friends are invited to take part in the 2026 LAWS Doggie Dash on Sunday at Isabel Morris Park in Selwyn.

This community fundraising walk supports the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society's efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need. Participants can choose between 1.5 km and 2.5 km routes and are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 to support the cause. Registration opens at noon, with the walk beginning at 1:00 p.m. The event will also feature live music, games, food vendors, and local exhibitors, making it a fun day out for the whole family and their pets. For more information, please visit lakefieldanimalwelfare.org

Country music fans won't want to miss an evening with Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Hess, who will bring Songs That Wrote Country Music to Showplace Performance Centre on June 17.

Throughout his career, Hess has shared the stage with legendary artists including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson. Tickets and additional event information are available at showplace.org

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