StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Lavender Moon, Zeebon's Signs, Kawartha Food Share and Ashburnham Foot

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Lavender Moon is a new store in Downtown Peterborough. Owned by Derek Morley and Bethany Telford, the store features products that have been hand-picked from markets and bazaars from around the world. You will find clothing, crystals, tarot, incense, plants and more.

Located at 181 Charlotte St., next to Tribal Voices, Lavender Moon is a sister store to Modern Primitives in Kingston, Ottawa, Smith Falls and Cornwall. You’ll find @lavendermoonptbo on Facebook and Instagram

Zeebon’s Signs is now a division of Ricart Promotions and Recognition. Warren Davis started Zeebon’s 39 years ago and is still involved under the new ownership.

The companies are now located in the same building at 259 Lansdowne St. with Zeebon’s offering the same great custom signage products and services that they are known for. zeebonsigns.ca or ricarts.ca

The Porch Pirates for Good are gearing up for their annual food drive in support of Kawartha Food Share. Meg Murphy and her merry band of bandits will be spreading out across the City on Oct. 30 looking for bags of non-perishable food items that citizens have left on the porch.

Local businesses can also participate in the new business-to-business challenge. Business donations will be picked up on Oct. 29. Please register for the business challenge with Susan Dunkley at susan@suzihomemaker.ca or call 705-768-7894. If you would prefer to make a cash donation, just look for porch pirates for good on Facebook.

Congratulations to Peter and Kathryn Ferguson who after more than 30 years in the footcare business recently handed over the keys to Ashburnham Foot and Ankle Centre to Chiropodists Kurtis Borland and Krista Harris.

Located at 120 Hunter St., Kurtis and Krista are continuing to operate the full-service clinic, offering everything from orthotics, to various therapies, to diabetic foot care, to surgery. Healthyfeet.ca

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List of City Services Open on Thanksgiving

The City of Peterborough has released a list of the many City facilities that will be closed or offering modified services on Thanksgiving Monday, October 11.

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City Hall 

City Hall, including Building Services, the Clerk’s Office and the Tax Office, will be closed. Online services are available at www.peterborough.ca. 

Public Works 

Public Works can be reached at 705-745-1386. This line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Arenas Division 

The Arenas Division office will be closed. 

The Peterborough Memorial Centre and Kinsmen Arena will be closed. 

The Healthy Planet Arena will be open for user groups from noon to 10 p.m. for scheduled ice time.  

The Healthy Planet Arena will host a walk-in vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, October 11. 

Art Gallery of Peterborough 

The Art Gallery of Peterborough will be closed on Monday, October 11. 

For information about gallery exhibitions, programs and how to book a visit, please visit www.agp.on.ca.

Downtown Youth Space 

The Downtown Youth Space at 201 McDonnel St. will be closed. To learn more about free, drop-in programs for youth aged 13 to 18, visit www.peterborough.ca/DYS. 

Garbage, recycling and green waste 

There will be no change to curbside collection of garbage, recycling and green waste. 

The Peterborough County and City Waste Management Facility (landfill) and the Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be closed on Monday, October 11. 

The Pido Road Recycling Depot remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

For more details, please call the City of Peterborough Waste Management Division at 705-742-7777 ext. 1657. 

Marina 

The Marina will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 11. This is the final day of Marina operations for the 2021 season. To contact the Marina, please phone 705-745-8787 or email marina@peterborough.ca. 

Peterborough Museum and Archives 

The Peterborough Museum and Archives and gift shop are open from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, October 11. 

Information about current exhibitions, programs and COVID-19 protocols for visitors is available online at www.peterborough.ca/museum. 

Peterborough Public Library 

The Peterborough Public Library will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday. Information and digital resources are online at www.ptbolibrary.ca. 

Provincial Offences office 

The Provincial Offences office at 99 Simcoe St. will be closed on October 11. Fine payments can be made online at www.peterborough.ca/POA. 

Social Services office 

The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. will be closed.  

Child care centres 

City-operated child care centres will be closed on October 11. 

Emergency shelter services 

Emergency shelter services remain open: call 705-926-0096 after hours, during weekends and on holidays. 

Sport and Wellness Centre 

The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will be closed. Visit www.peterborough.ca/pswc for information about schedules and programs at the Wellness Centre.

Transit 

Peterborough Transit will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on October 11. 

The Customer Service desk at 190 Simcoe St. will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for pass sales and inquiries only.  

Visit the website www.peterborough.ca/transit or call 705-745-0525 for detailed schedules. 

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Habitat Restore, Baked4U, Petebororough & Kawartha Chamber

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… 

Habitat Restore recently opened a new clothing-only Thrift Shop in Lansdowne Place Mall! Located on the lower level next to Sport Chek, the shop promises lots of sustainable fashion with recognizable brands for a fraction of the price!

Habitat Restyle is open seven days a week. Please note that donations will not be accepted at the Lansdowne Place location but you can drop off clothing or any other donations at your local Habitat Store.

Friday was a big day for Janet and Brian Healey. It was the last day as owners of Baked4U, the west-end bakery they started six years ago. Oct. 4 is a big day for Sandi Wiggins as she is the new owner.

Baked4U offers tarts and pies, squares, cupcakes, cookies, bread, muffins, gluten-free and lots more. Stop by at 1837 Lansdowne St W. or visit baked4u.ca

The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, recently confirmed that they will consolidate their operations at the end of this year.

Following a member vote that demonstrated 97 per cent support for the move, a provisional Board of directors will work throughout next year to ensure a successful transition. The Chamber both operate within the County of Peterborough and provide their members with advocacy, marketing and curated business information.

Both Chambers are putting the finishing touches on their annual business excellence awards. The Chambers asked the community to rally behind our businesses this year and both received a record number of entries.

The Peterborough Chambers virtual event will be held on Oct. 20. Details are at peterboroughchamber.ca The Kawartha Chamber event goes on Oct. 28 with details at kawarthachamber.ca.

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New Non-Profit Organization Launches in Peterborough

Hearts 4 Joy, a non-profit organization servicing adults over 21 with intellectual exceptionalities, celebrated their official launch on Sunday.

Artists Carly, Derek, Jessica, Jory, Josh, Kacee, Karsen and Luke celebrate Hearts for Joy official launch with MPP Dave Smith on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Hearts 4 Joy.

Hearts 4 Joy is a volunteer-run group that meets three times a week in President Norma Christensen’s backyard to create hand-crafted items.

Christensen and a group of parents started this group to help their kids and others gain independence, build relationships and gain experience in a workplace setting. Profits from sales go to paying participants a wage and purchasing more supplies.

“The idea is to provide something that families with intellectually exceptional young adults can have something to aspire to or become interested in,” said Christensen. “They can develop some real working skills and that’s what we hope to grow in the future.”

The group is currently working on their fall and Christmas inventory.

“We try to use recycled or environmentally-friendly supplies,” said Christensen.

The group sells hand-painted journals, wine glasses and lanterns. Their seasonal items include decorative pumpkins for Halloween and gnomes and Santa plates for Christmas.

“This gives them the idea that they all can be so productive,” said Christensen. “We just need to find the thing they’re passionate about. It’s about providing them those opportunities so that they can learn and they make money while they do it.”

Christensen hopes that soon their organization can find a space to host their meetings and store their inventory so they can continue working even through the winter.

“I actually considered moving my furniture outside so we could work in my house,” said Christensen. “We’ll do whatever it takes to keep it going.”

Hearts 4 Joy is having a pop-up sale at Avant-Garden shop on Sherbrooke Street, Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

You can e-mail hearts4joyptbo@gmail.com for questions or more information.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Blossom Home Care, Wild Collective, Billyard Insurance and PRHC Foundation

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… 

Janet Nicholls has been working with seniors in the health care field for almost thirty years. After completing her Personal Care Assistant Certificate this summer she recently launched her own home care services business. Blossom Home Care Services will provide in-home care in Peterborough and the surrounding area.

Services include companionship, meal prep, light housecleaning, assistance with activities of daily living, post-op assistance, medication reminders and more. blossomhomecare.ca or call/text 705-761-8332.

The Wild Collective Peterborough is a women's group-health program that was developed by a naturopathic doctor and run out of the Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine.

Facilitator and nutritionist Rebecca Kerrivan says the program includes 10 group sessions - discussing topics such as: hormonal health, sleep, stress, thyroid health, blood sugar, mental health and more. It includes boot camps with a relationship expert, and a mindset coach, and a strategy session with Rebecca.  Details at pcnm.ca

Local Peterburger Steve Nicholls recently launched Billyard Insurance Group. Steve offers home, auto, business, life and travel insurance. Billyard Insurance group, also known as BIG, has over 50 locations across Ontario.

Check out their new and innovative space at 1600 Lansdowne, Mon. to Fri. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit thebig.ca/peterborough or on Instagram @thebig.peterborough.

The PRHC Foundation recently announced its own online 50/50 Lottery in support of world-class patient care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

The grand prize winner will be announced on October 28, plus there are bonus prizes, early-bird draws and more. Tickets start at $10 for ten tickets and are available online only at prhcfoundation5050.com

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring I Stop Defamation, The Marketing Guy, ClearlyThen Inc. and Habitat for Humanity

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… 

If you have ever experienced online bullying or defamation, there is a new service that you might be interested in. istopdefamation.com utilizes in-depth knowledge of online platforms and website building to help anyone recover from everything from a toxic breakup to an online bully. 

Reputational repair tools include having the content removed for violating platform policies, to starting a suppressive content campaign, such as creating new, specially coded content to help bury defamatory posts or messages. A full list of services and free advice is available at their official website.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­After 19 years of working in the marketing and communications world, local entrepreneur, Phillip Jolicoeur has branched off on his own as “The Marketing Guy”.

Jolicoeur is offering a one-stop shop for social media management, website and graphic design and copywriting - a marketing concierge to handle all your business marketing month to month. Call 289-251-7445 (PHIL) or follow him on social media @PJTHEMARKETINGGUY.

Jonathan Bennett recently announced the launch of a coaching practice under the banner, ClearlyThen Inc.

Recognized as the founder of Laridae, a successful training and strategic planning consulting group, Jonathan will now focus on coaching leaders of progressive businesses and organizations.

From group coaching, including Boards of Directors, to individual coaching, Jonathan promises reliable support to keep you at your creative and strategic best.

Congratulations to Susan Zambonin, the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region. Susan brings 19 years of award-winning experience within Canada’s Habitat community.

Congratulations also to Sarah Budd, who hands over the reins on October 4th after 15 years of stellar leadership and vision.

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Instructions Issued To Dining Establishments For Patron Information Collection

Peterborough Public Health has issued instructions to dining establishments on collecting diner information due to recent large-scale COVID-19 exposures in the community announced on Thursday.

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These instructions, effective immediately, enhance the provincial requirements and are directed toward owners, operators and persons responsible for food premises with indoor and/or outdoor dining areas according to the press release.

Names, phone numbers, location of dining establishment and server name are the information dining establishments are urged to collect.

Collection of patron information is mandatory under O. Reg. 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and the Roadmap Exit Step.

As a result of recent large-scale exposures and insufficient patron contact records, Peterborough Public Health continues to follow a significant number of people who have been deemed high-risk contacts of a person with COVID-19. Two of the recent large exposures occurred at two different local food premises.

“Case management and contact tracing are essential components of our local COVID-19 response to prevent transmission and protect our community,” said Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health. “These instructions, which ask operators to use the template that we have created for the collection of patron information, will help to ensure that sufficient and thorough details of exposure are provided to our office, which will allow for efficient and timely follow-up, when large-scale exposures occur. And I want to remind everyone choosing to dine out that you must provide accurate contact information to the operator. It won’t work if the data is wrong.”

Dr. Salvaterra noted that these instructions are an extension of a requirement that currently exists in the legislation governing Step Three of the current provincial restrictions.

The instructions aim to prescribe the exact information that restaurants should be collecting for patrons who remain onsite to dine. The instructions do not apply to food premises that require patrons to order and pay for their food, prior to sitting at a table such as cafeterias and fast food establishments.

Julie Ingram, Manager of Environmental Health advised the community that the Instructions are mandatory and enforceable under the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA).

“Public Health Inspectors are educating restaurant operators to ensure that they are aware of the importance of adequate record-keeping and to ensure that these Instructions are implemented within their establishments,” she said.

Ingram noted businesses are not the only ones that could face consequences for non-compliance.

“It’s important for the community to know that not only business owners and operators be charged but for failing to complement these instructions but customers themselves can be charged with obstruction under the Reopening Ontario Act,” she added.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Cottage Toys, Living Local Marketplace, Custom Lit Designs and World Alzheimer's Month

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 Donna and Andrew Rork of Cottage Toys as they have started the construction of their new retail location at the corner of Queen and Concession Streets in Lakefield.

Donna, who started the business more than 30 years ago, says the new building will provide the space they need, more parking and high visibility for their watersport equipment like kayaks and paddle boards, as well as their multiple clothing and swimwear lines.

Four Points Construction has been awarded the building project and is working towards a May 2022 opening.

Living Local Marketplace will be opening a storefront in Peterborough this month. Owner Alicia Doris has secured space at 1179 Chemong Rd., across from Portage Place, to add another dimension to her business.

Living Local provides gift boxes featuring artwork, bath and body, food and drink, and lifestyle products from artisans and small businesses in Peterborough & The Kawarthas.

You can subscribe to a seasonal box, build your own, and now stop into the shop. Watch for news on the opening soon at livinglocalbox.com or on social media.

Bennet Foster is setting up a manufacturing facility for his company Custom Lit Designs. Located at 2085 Whittington Dr., Unit 7B, the company utilizes a large variety of LED products and control systems to add dramatic elements to onyx stone.

They can retrofit an existing application or help you design something from scratch. There is an open house this Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. where you can tour the facility, view the samples and meet the maker. Just look for Custom Lit Designs on Eventbrite or check out customlitdesigns.com

September is World Alzheimer’s Month and Doctor Jenny Ingram is encouraging everyone to raise awareness by painting social media purple.

Pull out your purple pants, dresses, shirts, cowboy hats, pansies, whatever is at hand and put together a purple post, encouraging everyone to donate to the Alzheimer Society.

Dr. Ingram is the founder and medical director of the Kawartha Centre and a recognized expert in Redefining Healthy Aging.

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PTBOCanada Makes East City Their New Home With a Studio

It is home sweet home for PTBOCanada as they officially opened their new studio space and office in East City on Friday.

(left to right) David Bui (Editor), Kirtus Evoy (Owner), Angela O’Grady (Journalist) in PTBOCanadas new studio space. Photo by Pete Dalliday.

PTBOCanada owner Kirtus Evoy says the location is perfect for the new studio and is grateful to Ashburnham Realty for providing him with the space.

“We are super excited to bring a modern spin to local media and are looking forward to bringing a new dynamic of digital marketing and journalism to the area,” he said.

The Hunter Street building will provide office space for the journalists as well as a studio to host guests for interviews.

“I think this studio is going to open up a world of opportunities for PTBOCanada,” said David Bui, PTBOCanada editor. “ With the studio in East City, we’re going to be right in the heart of the city and really be integrated as part of the community.”

Love the new @Ptbo_Canada digs in East City. Their team is moving in there this week. Congrats to owner/publisher @EvoyKirtus & Editor @DavidTuanBui44 (pictured). pic.twitter.com/qm9N34OU9I

— Neil Morton (@neilmorton) September 7, 2021

The studio is decorated with a giant mural that celebrates Peterborough’s timeline by local artist Jason Wilkins of Art of Wilkins.

The paintings timeline features the Peterborough Petes, Centennial Fountain, the Lift Lock, Trent University, Fleming College, The Quaker Factory and The Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park.

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