Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Armour Heights Pharmacy, Senior Showcase and Trent University
/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…
Faster Care Closer to Home: Armour Heights Pharmacy Joins Ontario's Access to Care Program
Armour Heights Pharmacy in East City has partnered with a new program called Access to Care, expanding the scope of pharmacist-led clinical services. Through the program, pharmacists can assess and prescribe for select acute conditions, including strep throat testing and treatment, shingles management, epipens, and symptom management for fever and malaise.
The pharmacy has also introduced a Travel Health Clinic, offering individualized risk assessments, travel vaccinations administered on-site, and prescription therapy for traveler’s diarrhea. Preventative services include prescribing and administering vaccines such as shingles, pneumonia, RSV, and HPV. Pharmacists can also prescribe medical devices and supplies, including diabetic sensors, test strips, inhaler spacer, and more. Appointments and online assessments forms are available via https://www.bookmypharmacy.com/7057400080.
Prescriptions are subject to clinical assessment, which through the Access to Care program involve fees for service. Armour Heights Pharmacy looks forward to supporting the community through this expanded range of services.
Booth Sales Open for 10th Annual Living Well Senior Showcase.
Booth sales are now officially open for Peterborough’s Living Well Senior Showcase, a full-day event dedicated to active aging resources, services, products, and workshops for seniors, their families, and community members.
Organized by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce (PKCC) in partnership with Age-Friendly Peterborough and lead sponsor Living Well Home Medical Equipment, it caters specifically to those planning retirement or already enjoying their golden years.
The event takes place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre (775 Brealey Dr.). It will feature more than 100 exhibitors showcasing everything from health and wellness solutions to financial planning, home care, recreation, technology for independent living, and future-planning services.
Last year, the event drew more than 1,000 visitors, highlighting Peterborough's vibrant senior community (over 27,000 residents aged 65+). With the region's aging population
growing rapidly, this showcase is a prime outreach opportunity for businesses and organizations serving aging adults.
Exhibitor booths are selling fast so book yours now at pkchamber.ca/seniors-showcase or email Liam at liam@pkchamber.ca for details.
Level Up Your Skills Fast with Careerspace’s Winter Micro-Credentials
Trent University's Careerspace is kicking off its winter lineup of micro-credentials: short, flexible online courses (6–30 hours) that build in-demand skills with a shareable digital badge for your LinkedIn or resume.
Designed for professionals, business owners, nonprofit leaders, and anyone ready to level up, these courses are taught by local industry experts and emphasize practical tools plus networking opportunities.
Upcoming highlights include:
Optimizing Fundraising Efforts – Starts Feb. 2, 2026
Digital Marketing for Business Leaders – Starts Feb. 3, 2026
AI for Business Leaders – Starts Feb. 5, 2026
Intercultural Communication for Public Leaders – Starts Feb. 7, 2026 (Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Traill College for in-person elements)
Project Management Basics – Starts Feb. 9, 2026
Grant Writing for Nonprofits – Starts March 2, 2026
