The Discount Office Supply Store has been in Peterborough since 1988, offering office supplies and copying. On March 31st, they will open at their new location at 655 The Queensway—the old Mr. Bob's location.
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Talize Mississauga
[UPDATE February 27th 2014: Talize will officially open March 8th at 9 a.m.]
[UPDATE November 8th 2013: They are slated to open the beginning of 2014]
Talize (see pics above and below from Mississauga store) is coming to the Portage Place mall in Peterborough, which means new jobs (you can email Talize your resume). So what exactly is a Talize anyways?
Talize store under construction at Portage Place
Well, there are already five Talize stores in Western Ontario, with a new stores under construction in Portage Place. The stores offers vintage, new and nearly-new fashionable merchandise—with part of the proceeds going to support the Children's Wish Foundation. The selection ranges from housewares, books, toys and electronics to men's and women's clothing.
You can follow Talize on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as well as sign up for their quarterly newsletter.
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A St. Louis Wings and Ribs franchise will be moving in beside the new Tim Hortons and Shoppers Drug Mart in the West end of Peterborough. Located at the Rockhaven Centre at 1875-1913 Lansdowne Street West, take a look at the Oshawa menu to see what this restaurant will offer. No word on when it's opening.
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Here's a "rant" style video by the GPAEDC on what makes Peterborough a great city to live, work or start a business. It's hosted by Jef Dueck.
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Shelley Hermer snapped this hilarious picture at Paris Marine near Lakefield. If you see a funny sign in and around Peterborough, take a picture and email it to us or tweet us.
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There is a special public meeting at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Office (1994 Fisher Drive), on Monday, March the 4th at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting provides a chance for Peterborough to suggest and discuss revisions to the City of Peterborough Official Plan, which covers everything from land use to growth management strategies.
"The meeting will include a brief presentation from City Planning Staff to present the findings of the Plan It Peterborough Official Plan Review public consultation program which commenced in 2011 and to highlight planning changes that have occurred since the last comprehensive review of the Official Plan."
Learn more through the City of Peterborough's Plan It website.
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Head over to the Board Room at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board office (1994 Fisher Drive) on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m. to join the discussion on the possibility of a casino coming to town—and the pros and cons of such a decision. This is a special public Planning Committee Meeting and the city would like your input. So make sure to give it.
[Related: Case Study: What Happened When Springfield Opened A Casino; The Peterborough Casino: What the OLG Isn't Telling You; Casino Would Be One Of Largest Employers]
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Jennifer ChambersJennifer Chambers is celebrating 10 years of service in Peterborough as owner of Century Health, now located at 291 Charlotte Street—a building which her and her husband, Nathan, purchased in 2011.
Century Health relocated to their current location after moving from their original space on Park Street, known then as Clinic 288. Their building on Charlotte has undergone some beautiful upgrades and renovations, creating a calming, welcoming environment for clients.
There will also be more renovations to come as Jennifer and Nathan plan to restore the building to its orginial look on the exterior.
Along with five treatment rooms and 10 Registered Massage Therapists, there is also a beautiful studio space available upstairs. Ideal for yoga classes, seminars, group sessions and photographers, it is available for $25/hour and can be booked both online or by giving them a call.
You can reach Jennifer and the Century Health team at 705.749.3337, by emailing info@centuryhealth.ca, or connect with them on Facebook.
The Tennis Ball Massage: 3 minute fix
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You can pick up your copy (or send one to a friend) of the 2013 Peterborough & The Kawarthas 2013 Experience Magazine. Available for free at the Visitor Centre, the mag showcases events, places and activities to take part in locally. It is a great publication to promote tourism here in the area.
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