StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring The Capital PTBO, Wagg's, Levantine Grill and Compass
/PTBOCanada is delighted to be running StoosNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
Congratulations to brothers Mark and Justin Million on the official opening of their new store on George Street. Called The Capital PTBO, you’ll find sports-related hats, tees, hoodies, collectibles and more!
They carry the Electric City Football Club line of clothing and they are building a library of sports-related books along with a spot to enjoy them. Open Tuesday through Sunday, stop at 370 George St. N. or online at thecapitalptbo.ca or on Facebook and Instagram.
Wagg’s Ltd., a fifth-generation Orillia-based company, recently announced that they have acquired Grainger Uniform Rental.
Wagg’s provides floor mats, mops, aprons, towels, napkins, shop towels, industrial coveralls, lab coats and gowns. The purchase does not include Grainger’s dry-cleaning division. For details visit waggs.ca
The Levantine Grill just opened last week at 356 Charlotte St. at the Corner of Park Street.
They serve a variety of Mediterranean food including sandwiches, bowls, pizza, shawarma, halal, falafel, tabouleh, soups, salads and catering platters. Owners Hashem Yakan and Imad Mahfouz describe Levantine as a gathering of family, friends and guests to experience the rewarding taste of a home eatery. Stop at Charlotte and Park or find the Levantine Grill on Facebook.
Compass Early Learning and Care has announced the Newcomer Home Child Care Expansion in Central Ontario program.
Funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada, this project hopes to address systemic barriers while licensing 30 new Home Child Care Providers across Central Ontario.
It brings together multiple local agencies, municipal governments, the New Canadian Centre, the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre and more to ease entry into this career pathway for low-income and newcomer women entering the field of childcare. For details visit compasselc.com/wagegrant.
