Two New Stores Open in Brookdale Plaza

Brookdale Plaza (809 Chemong Rd North), is home to two new stores...

Bellies & Babies

Bellies and Babies' Grand Opening was November 1st and they offer baby and maternity products as well as studio space. You can follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

Almost Perfect Food Outlet

Almost Perfect offers a wide selection of frozen foods. They currently have a store at 982 Highway #7, and have now opened a second location.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Peterborough Vintage Store Planet Of Stuff Is Pure Pop Culture Retro Awesome

Vintage books, toys, comics, games, collectibles—you name it, and Peterborough gem Planet of Stuff (286 Hunter Street West) has it. After a soft launch this summer, they are having their Grand Opening Friday (October 31st). Feast your retro eyes on a bunch of pics from the store of the kind of amazing stuff available...

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Here Are Photos Of The Sears Store Opening In Peterborough From 1954

It was a day to remember! Thanks to Scott Cisco for sending us these terrific photos from his parents slide collection of the Simpsons-Sears store opening in Peterborough on August 26th, 1954. Also included below is a photo of the store under construction.

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Whistle Stop Cafe Launches Social Media Twitter/Hashtag Wall To Inspire Ideas

Twitter wall

Whistle Stop Cafe in downtown Peterborough has launched an innovative social media wall meant to become a hub for ideas pertaining to the city.

Local businesses and organizations can get their Twitter handle and/or hashtag on the wall/window of the cafe by contacting whistlestopcafe@bellnet.ca for details.

Owner Peggy Shaughnessy tells us the Twitter/hashtag wall is meant to "create dialogue", to inspire people to create conversations around their city pertaining to culture, politics, sports—whatever. Peterborough is known for having one of the more active communities on Twitter—Twitter Canada was here this summer—and this is another example of its power here.

Our @Ptbo_Canada handle is already on the wall so tweet us a picture when you see it in there, or when you're having conversations pertaining to the city and downtown.

Follow @WhistleStopLife on Twitter for more information, or email whistlestopcafe@bellnet.ca.

Peggy Shaughnessy unveils Twitter wall

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T-Elle Boutique Is Moving From George To Charlotte

Update: November 6th, 2014 - T-Elle is open in their new location at the corner of 131 Charlotte Street.

Downtown clothing shop T-Elle Boutique (located at 351 George Street) is having a moving sale. Items are up to 70% off as they prepare to move to their new location at 131 Charlotte Street.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Parkhill On Hunter Closing After 25 Years In Business

After 25 years in business, Parkhill on Hunter will be closing the doors of the landmark Peterborough restaurant on Monday, September 29th. “It is with both sadness and excitement that I make this decision,” owner Emma Cox says in a press release. “After 12 years of working at the restaurant, four of which as owner, the time has come for the next phase.” Cox will be transitioning her focus, skill and experience to her new catering and event planning business, EC Catering. “I am so excited about this change. Although we won’t be in a brick and mortar restaurant, our food and event planning services will still be available."

NOTE: EC Catering says they will honour all Parkhill on Hunter gift certificates for one year from closing date.

Share your memories of Parkhill on Hunter over the years on our Facebook page.

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The Iconic Bud's Music Centre Purchased By Long & McQuade

Bud's Music Centre on Alymer St., which first opened in town in 1968, has been purchased by Long & McQuade as the owners are retiring.

As of October 6th, Bud's Music will be no more, and the well wishes and memories from loyal customers over the years are coming in on the Facebook announcement (see below) posted by Bud's. There will be no job losses, as the employees will now be Long & McQuade employees.

[h/t Beth McClelland]

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