StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Terry Guiel, Chatime, Arc Motor Company and Hometown Aesthetics Jamie

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 Terry Guiel on being named the new Executive Director of the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce.

Guiel had a great 10-year run with the Peterborough DBIA, introducing innovative and award-winning programs and events such as Win this Space, Live and Local Lunches, Big Band Day, Naloxone Training Sessions, the One City Clean Team, Green Team and Outreach Team, Hootenanny, Taste of Downtown and many more. He takes over the Lindsay and District Chamber from Allyssa Adams. Congratulations Terry!

Congratulations Kanza Ghazanfar on opening a Chatime franchise here in Peterborough.

Located at 1447 Water St., next to Osmow’s, Chatime offers dozens of drink combinations from milk tea, fruit tea, specialty drinks, smoothies and slush, jelly and juice and more. Chatime is fully staffed by Trent Students! Stop in or visit Chatime.ca for details.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Peterborough has been called The Electric City, perhaps because it was home to General Electric for many years or because it was the first City in Canada to introduce electric streetlights but the moniker is being revisited with the introduction last week of the ARC Motor Company.

The brother and sister team of Sloane Paul and Tom Chep, who grew up in the South end, describe ARC as a green-tech start-up that transforms and upcycles iconic classic cars into modern and powerful electric vehicles. For details visit arcmotors.com.

Photo by David TUan Bui.

Hometown Aesthetics Jamie recently relocated her business from Indian River to 950 Lansdowne St. W. in the Walmart Plaza at Lansdowne and The Parkway.

Jaime started sugaring in 2015 and has since obtained over 20 certifications in services such as lash lifts, tinting, brow laminations, semi-permanent mascara, classic lash extensions, volume lash extensions, henna brows, microblading, body treatments and facials. Having obtained her certification as a Master Educator, Jamie is one of only five Ontario Sugaring Educators with Alexandria Professional. To book an appointment visit hometownaesthetics.ca.

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Peterborough Business Network Donates $15,000 to the YMCA's 'Strong Kids Campaign'

The Peterborough Business Network (PBN) has donated $15,000 to the YMCA of Central East Ontario for their ‘Strong Kids Campaign’ in a cheque presentation on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Business Network.

“A core mandate of the Peterborough Business Network is supporting organizations that help grow and elevate our Peterborough community,” said Alex Archibald of the PBN. “The YMCA of Central East Ontario is exactly this type of organization and we couldn't be happier to support their Strong Kids campaign as they work to make a positive difference in our community.”

The campaign is an annual fundraising campaign to allow everyone, especially children, youth, and families, access to the YMCA, regardless of their financial situation. Accessibility includes opportunities to participate in programming, membership and day camp opportunities.

“I believe that every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential to live healthier, happier lives today and grow into productive, healthy adults in the future, regardless of their financial situation,” said Dave Morello, Strong Kids chairman. “The efforts of the Peterborough Business Network, to do great community work to ensure this is a reality.”

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Local Hockey Coach Michael Farrugia Hired to Oshawa Generals Coaching Staff

AAA Petes head coach Michael Farrugia is joining the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals as an assistant coach announced by the team on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of the Oshawa Generals.

Farrugia spent three seasons as the head coach with the minor bantam, U15 and U16 Peterborough Petes AAA program.

Last year, he coached the U16 Petes to the 2023 OMHA Championship and had 13 of his players taken in the most recent OHL Priority Draft.

The Brampton native spent the beginning of this season as the head coach of the U15 Prep Team with Okanagan Hockey Ontario.

He was the associate coach of the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Wellington Dukes, where they were finalists in the 2018 RBC Cup and with the Cobourg Cougars in 2017 as a skill development coach.

“We wanted a coach that would come in and be able to adapt quickly and work on the finer details of development and we thought Michael was the perfect fit,” in a statement made by the Oshawa Generals.

Farrugia had his first practice with the team Thursday before his first full weekend with the team in their three-in-three weekend.

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Fleming Phoenix Roundup: Nov. 23

Both Fleming Phoenix volleyball teams could not get a win in Toronto over the home team George Brown Huskies on Wednesday.

The Fleming Phoenix logo was unveiled for the college on Sept. 8, replacing the Fleming Knight. After a community naming contest, Fleming has revealed the mascot’s name to be ‘Blaze.’ Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The Phoenix men’s team almost took the first set but was swept in three sets by the Huskies. Scores were 27-25, 25-13 and 25-13. 

The women’s team could not improve as they lost in straight sets, 3-0. Scores were 25-8, 25-10, and 25-14.

Both teams are at home to host the Loyalist Lancers (Belleville) at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on Saturday. The women play at 1 p.m. and the men take to the court at 3 p.m. 

The Phoenix men’s basketball team is in action Friday to take on their rival Durham Lords. The tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. 

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Former Liberal Party Candidate Greg Dempsey Gives Endorsement For Upcoming Leadership Race

Former 2022 Ontario Liberal Party Peterborough–Kawartha candidate Greg Dempsey has officially endorsed Bonnie Crombie to lead the Ontario Liberals for the province.

Photo courtesy of Zachary Hatton.

Crombie vies to become the Liberal leader for the upcoming provincial election in June of 2026, challenging current Premier Doug Ford (Conservatives).

Crombie currently serves as the Mayor of Mississauga and has been an MP for Mississauga-Streetsville from 2008-11.

“We came close to winning Peterborough–Kawartha last year but just didn't have the leadership we needed,” said Dempsey. “Bonnie’s been elected as an MP, she’s led a city, she’s competent, strong, inclusive. But most importantly, she scares the heck out of Doug Ford. With Bonnie as leader, I believe that we’ll beat Dave Smith, evict Doug Ford from the Premier's office and make our province the caring place it can and should be.”

“I am so grateful to have the support of Greg Dempsey,” said Crombie. “Everywhere I go, I am seeing a spark across the Liberal Party. People are proud to be Liberal again. We are re-energized and ready to win in 2026!”

Former Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca (left) endorsed Greg Dempsey (right) during the last provincial election last year. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Liberal leadership election votes are this Saturday. Citizens in the Peterborough—Kawartha riding can vote at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre (347 Burnham St.) from 2 - 7 p.m.

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Petes Snap Winning Streak With Dominant Play From the Windsor Spitfires In 5-2 Loss

The visiting Windsor Spitfires leave town with a win over the Petes, snapping the hometown team’s winning streak with a 5-2 loss at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.

The Petes still maintain a four-point lead in the East Division with a game in hand to the second-place Brantford Bulldogs. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

Windsor had a one-man show during the first period as Jacob Maillet went coast-to-coast and scored 5:32 into the frame for a 1-0 lead. He was not done as late in the period, Maillet corralled a loose puck off a Konnor Smith hit and backhanded it in for a 2-0 Windsor lead at the end of the first.

Peterborough was able to counter in to kick off the second period, and the Petes could sustain pressure in the offensive zone. They were rewarded with a one-timer goal from Owen Beck to Donovan McCoy, keeping their hot streak going and cutting the deficit to one. Beck made another big play, stick-lifting a Spitfire and turning the puck over. Tommy Purdeller got the loose puck and in transition, passed it to Beck for the one-timer and the game was tied at two.

The Petes were on a power play five minutes later but it became a turning point in favour of the Spitfires. After Windsor cleared the zone with a flip dump, Cole Davis won the race to get the puck in the Petes zone and beat Zack Bowen five-hole for a shorthanded goal and a 3-2 lead after two.

Windsor kept their foot on the gas in the third period as there was nifty movement from Davis and he drop-passed it for Valentin Zhugin, corralling the puck from the backhand. The latter got the puck under control and snapped it past Bowen for a 4-2 lead with under six minutes left in the game. The Petes had a power play with just over two minutes in regulation but the Spitfires deposited an empty-net goal and won 5-2 over Peterborough.

The Petes are getting little rest between games as they are back in action on the road to place the Mississauga Steelheads for 7 p.m. at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Fans can attend the Official Road Game Watch Party at Shoeless Joe’s Peterborough.

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Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation Helps Fulfill Kids' Christmas Wishlist Launching Santa's Sleigh

Children’s Christmas lists are getting checked and fulfilled through the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation (KHCAS) 2023 Santa’s Sleigh Program launched at the Chemong Road Walmart on Thursday.

Bella Myers, 5, gets a ‘Merry Christmas’ from Santa Claus as several children got a visit from Father Christmas to give him their Christmas wishes. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The program is in conjunction with the Central Lakes Association of Realtors, East Peterborough Lions Club, 101.5 The Wolf, Global Peterborough and 100.5 Fresh Radio.

The program has 900 children involved in the foundation with gift requests written on tags and placed on a Christmas tree in Walmart. Shoppers can grab a tag, fulfill it and put it in a drop-in sleigh ion the store. The program runs until Dec. 4 at 1 p.m.

For the past 34 years, KHCAS’s Santa’s Sleigh Program has helped make the holidays brighter for local children and youth involved with the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society.

“We are inviting the community to choose a child’s gift suggestion from our tree at Walmart, and then shop for that gift in order to fulfill the child’s holiday wish,” said Carrie Truman, KHCAS executive director. “The gifts will go directly to children in our community so that together we can put smiles on the faces of local children this holiday season.”

Presents, gift cards and monetary donations are being accepted during the program’s duration. Donated money is being used to purchase gifts and gift cards for children and youth involved with the KHCAS according to a press release.

Donors can make online monetary donations on the foundation’s website.

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Starter Company Plus Program Provide $39,000 In Grants to Eight Local Small Businesses

Eight local small businesses were given micro-grants of $39,000 combined from the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) to help support sustainable business growth in a cheque presentation at the Venture North Building on Thursday.

(Top) Madeleine Hurrell, Manager of the Business Advisory Centre; (Middle left to right) Cody Lewis, Mackenzie Caldwell, Meaghan Kynock, Katie Jackson (Bottom left to right) Iola Taylor, Sara Scheuermann, Jordan Lyall, Joe Crowley. Since its launch in 2017, the Starter Company Plus program through the BAC has assisted over 230 entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. These small businesses have created over 220 jobs in the local economy. Photo courtesy of PKED.

The funding was through the provincial government’s Starter Company Plus program.

Twelve small business entrepreneurs completed the five-week full-day business training course the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre (BAC) offered. According to PKED, based on the strength of their business plan, cashflow forecast, and business pitch, the following businesses were each awarded a micro-grant of up to $5,000:

• Iola Taylor – Cold Duck Creamery, City of Peterborough

• Joe and Liz Crowley – Crowley Acres, Township of Otonabee South-Monaghan

• Sara Scheuermann – Steaped Slow Ceramics, City of Peterborough

• Katie Jackson – Wanderlight Luxury Farm Stay, Douro-Dummer Township

• Jordan Lyall – Jordan Lyall Photography, City of Peterborough

• Cody Lewis – Cody Lewis Carpentry, City of Peterborough

• Meg Kynock – muttmixx, Township of Havelock Belmont-Methuen

• Mackenzie Caldwell – Grace&Glow Beauty Studio, City of Peterborough

“Now in its tenth intake, the Starter Company Plus program has directly contributed to the growth and development of small businesses in Peterborough & the Kawarthas,” said Madeleine Hurrell, Business Advisory Centre (BAC) manager. “Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development understands how critically important our small business sector is to our local economy; these businesses support our workforce, attract visitors and invest back into the community.”

As part of the Starter Company Plus program, all participants receive ongoing business support from the BAC to stimulate growth and scale their businesses. They are also pre-conditionally approved for a micro-loan through partner agency Community Futures Peterborough. They will receive a complimentary six-month trial to the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

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Hometown PTBO: Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Paul Wilson On His Tenure With Trent University and City Council

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame inductee Paul Wilson about his effect on Trent University and its athletics program, his squash career and his tenure as a member of City Council.

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Local Wildlife Photographer Dave Ellis To Release 2024 Calendars For Christmas Season

Local wildlife photographer Dave Ellis has released his calendars for 2024 depicting some of his best shots of nature taken throughout the year for the upcoming holidays.

Photo courtesy of Dave Ellis.

“It is that time of year when we start looking ahead to the coming of the New Year,” said Ellis. “Astrid and I have designed our 2024 wildlife calendars featuring some very special photographs of our Kawartha Lakes wildlife.”

The calendars have been printed locally to support Kawartha Lakes businesses according to Ellis.

There are three different calendar designs to choose from. Ellis is requesting that those interested to see a preview of the calendars or to place an order can email wildlife@eastlink.ca.

“I really enjoy sharing my photos of our local wildlife with all of you and I look forward to meeting you when we deliver the calendars,” said Ellis. “We hope you like the calendars and thank you for your support.”

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