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John Rufa (middle) with his daughter Donna and her husband Daryl Coombs in July 2024 celebrating the 20th anniversary of their award-winning family-owned business Kawartha Country Wines. Located just north of Buckhorn in Peterborough County, the winery has always made it a priority to support local by sourcing fruits and berries from Ontario farms, selling its products to local restaurants and businesses, stocking the gift shop with products from local makers, and inviting local small business owners, artists, and musicians to lead events and workshops in their event space. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Country Wines)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Kawartha Country Wines is pouring local pride

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The family-owned winery near Buckhorn uses Ontario-grown fruit and berries and regularly supports other local businesses.
Bobcaygeon Brewing Company is celebrating 10 years of success with an all-day party on April 26, 2025 at its Peterborough taproom featuring live music, pie from Peterborough's Kia Ora Pie Co., and the launch of four brand new brews. The party is part of a week-long celebration of special events including a multi-course dinner with beer pairings, Bobcaygeon-themed trivia, a cornhole tournament with pizza, and a Sunday brunch. (Photo courtesy of Bobcaygeon Brewing Company)

Know Your Locals: Bobcaygeon Brewing Company to celebrate 10 years with a party and launch of four new beers

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April 26 party at Peterborough taproom is part of a week-long celebration of the craft brewery co-founded by Richard Wood in 2015.
Denise Gater and Kerrigan Hogan of Shop The Lake in the outdoor furniture retailer's indoor showroom at 1525 Chemong Road in Peterborough. Owned by local entrepreneurs Niki and Jason Pulchinski, Shop The Lake offers a wide selection of high-quality product lines at a variety of price points, including from Canadian makers and suppliers like Ratana and Cabana Coast and Protégé Casual. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Shop for outdoor furniture at Shop The Lake in Peterborough and support Canadian businesses

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Conveniently located near cottage country, the locally owned outdoor furniture store offers custom orders, design services, and affordable delivery.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's ReStore in Lindsay is hosting a spring-cleaning donation drive to help residents get their homes and cottages summer ready, while keeping unwanted items out of the landfill and supporting the non-profit organization's work to provide affordable home ownership. Donations of gently used furniture, building materials, and home décor can be dropped off or scheduled for free pick-up. All donations made in-store are eligible for a 25 per cent off voucher that can be used at any of the three ReStores in Lindsay, Peterborough, and Lakefield. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

Know Your Locals: Habitat’s Lindsay ReStore is hosting a spring-cleaning donation drive

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All donations made in-store are eligible for 25% off your next ReStore purchase, or enjoy free donation pick-up.
Psychotherapist Arynne Boyes has moved her independent practice, Boyes Psychotherapy, to the North Hastings region where she was born and raised to meet clinical service needs of the rural community. As a general practitioner, she services a diverse range of adults, couples, and teenagers with various backgrounds and goals. She is virtually available to clients across Ontario and will be offering in-person sessions at downtown Peterborough's Restore Healthcare. (Photo: Mare Wilkins / Wild Lace Photography)

Know Your Locals: Boyes Psychotherapy in North Hastings brings trauma-informed approach to fill a local need

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Psychotherapist Arynne Boyes offers virtual sessions for clients across Ontario and in-person sessions at Restore Healthcare in Peterborough.
Northumberland-based spa and beauty supplier L'Moor is hosting two hands-on courses for estheticians and nail technicians at Venture13 in Cobourg on March 3, 2025. "Perfecting P+ Gel Polish" and "Mastering JimmyGel" fulfill the 300-level course requirement for the Light Elegance University Bachelor's Degree. (Photo courtesy of L'Moor)

Know Your Locals: Gel Manicure and Nail Extension Training with L’Moor on March 3 in Cobourg

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Bonnie Annis and William Roderick's Northumberland-based spa and wellness supply company is hosting two certificate courses at Venture13 for estheticians and nail technicians.
In February 2025, young Peterborough entrepreneurs Mallory Cardinal and Dylan Stadtke are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their business Pristine Plumbing. Combining Cardinal's business experience and Stadtke's plumbing expertise, the business provides clients in Peterborough, Lakefield, Stoney Lake, and surrounding areas with responsive and high-quality services, including for emergencies and sewage backups as well as water treatment systems, renovations, and more. (Photo courtesy of Pristine Plumbing)

Know Your Locals: Pristine Plumbing celebrates one year of customer-focused and high-quality service

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Young Peterborough entrepreneurs Mallory Cardinal and Dylan Stadtke believe in educating clients on how they can avoid future plumbing issues.
Emma-Lee Harrison, owner of The Harrison Hill Farm just outside Lakefield, suggests the dramatic increase in followers of the farm's Threads account is because "People came for the cows, but they're staying for the political commentary." Between posting educational comments as well as promoting that the farm is a "safe space," the owners share pictures of their animals and anecdotes of life on the farm. The account has gone from about 200 followers to more than 18,500 within just two weeks. (Photo: The Harrison Hill Farm / Facebook)

‘People came for the cows, but they’re staying for the political commentary’ says Lakefield farmer

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Emma-Lee Harrison's Threads account for The Harrison Hill Farm has gained more than 18K followers in just a couple of weeks.
Tracy Minnema checks out the inventory at her Keene business A River of Yarn, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025. Located at 353 Kents Bay Road on the Otonabee River, the destination yarn shop and studio offers high-quality and affordable yarn, including top brands like Schoppel Zauberperlen and Fibra Natura, and also hosts regular workshops. (Photo courtesy of A River of Yarn)

Know Your Locals: Keene’s A River of Yarn celebrates 10 years as a destination yarn studio

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Owner Tracy Minnema will be marking the occasion with sale prices and an open house for Local Yarn Shop Day in April.
Peterborough author, writing coach, and founder of Open Sky Stories, Erica Richmond leads a presentation all about the power of writing and sharing stories for students at Keith Wightman Public School in Peterborough. The author of the Pixie series and the co-author of the Mail Art Stories Project, Richmond is available to be booked as a speaker for a variety of engagements and audiences. In a tailored approach, she uses interactive presentations, readings from her books, and her own experiences to encourage people to approach writing from a place of safety rather than a place of fear. (Photo courtesy of Erica Richmond)

Know Your Locals: Open Sky Stories founder Erica Richmond inspires audiences to unlock their creative potential

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The Peterborough author is available for tailored speaking engagements and is launching her three-month online writing group in February.
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