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Located on County Road 19 between Chemong Road and Hilliard Street just north of the Peterborough city limits, Northview Gardens is an outdoor wedding and event venue featuring a lush garden of greens and perennials, an outdoor ceremony area with a natural wooden archway, a 150-seat reception hall, a rustic outdoor patio and bar, a cozy garden house, and everything else needed for a picturesque wedding or special event. (Photo courtesy of Northview Gardens)

Northview Gardens celebrates 10 years of hosting outdoor weddings and special events

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Owners Rose Farthing and David Quist transformed their property just north of Peterborough into a beautiful hidden oasis for celebrations.
Peterborough's second Loaded Pierogi restaurant will open at 89 Hunter Street in East City on May 20, 2023. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s second Loaded Pierogi restaurant opens in East City on Saturday

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Founded in Ontario in 2014, restaurant chain has 15 locations across Canada with plans to expand.
Although The Pizza Factory in Peterborough closed in January 2023, onwer Peter Bouzinelos will once again be making his signature World Famous Caesar Dressing (pictured in 2021) available in Peterborough at Foodland and Sobeys locations, at Farmboy on Lansdowne Street West, and at Taso's Restaurant and Pizzeria on George Street North. It will also be available in Bridgenorth at Pizza Villa and in Norwood at Ralph's Butcher Shop. (Photo courtesy of Peter Bouzinelos)

There is life after The Pizza Factory in the form of wide availability of Peter’s signature World Famous Caesar Dressing

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Peter and Anna Bouzinelos continue to give back to Peterborough as keepsake and auction proceeds raised $17,140.12 to purchase food for Kawartha Food Share.
These seven rural entrepreneurs in Peterborough County all overcame pandemic challenges to operate successful community-focused businesses with the help of Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Lisa Burkitt of Burkitt's Gardening & Home Services, Lisa Mace of Eco Cabins, Patrick and Deanna Leahys of Leahy's Leor Farms, Katie Jackson of Wanderlight Alpaca Experience, Julie Drain of Your Furever Friend, and Jena Trimble of Zen Home & Cottage Cleaning Services. (Photos: Jenish Odigsk)

A commitment to community brings success to seven Peterborough County entrepreneurs

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Lisa Burkitt, Lisa Mace, Patrick and Deanna Leahy, Katie Jackson, Julie Drain, and Jena Trimble all overcame pandemic challenges with the help of Starter Company Plus.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) has announced its new 'The Golden Goose Chase' retail incentive program during April and May that rewards shoppers who find 'golden eggs' designed by local artists that are hidden at more than 50 participating downtown retailers. Pictured from left to right: DBIA intern Whitney Paget, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism visitor experience officer Jocelyn Gilmour, DBIA executive director Terry Guiel, and DBIA communications and marketing manager Hillary Flood. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

‘Golden goose chase’ scavenger hunt encourages people to shop in downtown Peterborough this spring

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Shoppers who spot 'golden eggs' at downtown retailers in April and May can earn a ballot for a chance to win a $1,500 Boro gift card shopping spree.
These six Peterborough entrepreneurs have taken their creative ventures to the next level by participating in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Matt Anderson of Chemong City Greens, Debra Ragbar of Kawartha Spice Company Inc., Angela McDonald of The Florest, Mike Frampton of Tragically Dipped Donut, Alicia Doris of Living Local Marketplace, and Lewis Parker of East City Guitar Co. (Photos: Jenish Odigski / PKED)

Six Peterborough entrepreneurs take their creative ventures to the next level

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Matt Anderson, Debra Ragbar, Angela McDonald, Mike Frampton, Alicia Doris, and Lewis Parker each have thriving maker-based businesses.
These six Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses providing in-demand services. Each particpated in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Desiree Bandi of 1.5 Degrees Composting Solutions, Karen Kearney of K9 in Motion Wellness, Jenish Odigineyev of Odigski Media, Lyle Saunders of Peterborough Disability Tax Services, and Shawn and Jolene Morris of Trim Time. (Photos: Jenish Odigski)

Pandemic inspires six Peterborough entrepreneurs to establish sought-after service-based businesses

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Desiree Bandi, Karen Kearney, Jenish Odigineyev, Lyle Saunders, and Shawn and Jolene Morris have realized their entrepreneurial dreams and a growing number of clients is being very well served as a result.
Specializing in shop-made confections, Peterborough candy store Flossophy is adding flour-based treats to its product line of hand-spun cotton candy, gourmet popcorn, homemade chocolate, candy apples, soft-serve ice cream, gummies, and novelty candy. Pictured is a Japanese mochi donut topped with chocolate and Skor pieces. (Photo: Flossophy)

Peterborough candy shop Flossophy gets even sweeter by adding flour-based confections

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Owner Danielle McIver is realizing her vision by expanding her product line with cookie dough, mochi donuts, cake truffles, brownies, and more.
The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association's Maple Weekend takes place on April 1 and 2, 2023, when many producers offer trips to the sugar bush, free samples of fresh maple syrup and confections, pancake breakfasts, sugar-making demonstrations, taffy on snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and more. (Photo: Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association)

Maple syrup season is in full swing in the greater Kawarthas region

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Season culminates first weekend of April with Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival and Maple Weekend.
These four Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses with a focus on helping people. Each particpated in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Michelle Godfrey of Discover Trager, Kate Griffin of Mental Wealth Counselling, Caitlin Smith of ReCreate Space, and Ineke Turner of Turner & Pooch Dog Training. (Photos: Jenish Odigski)

Four Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses with focus on helping people

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Entrepreneurs Michelle Godfrey, Kate Griffin, Caitlin Smith, and Ineke Turner have each built successful businesses.
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