Business

Popular local business owner’s death prompts outpouring of grief, good will

By William McGinn and Roderick Benns Local businessman and owner of Burns Bulk Foods, Dan Burns, died May 2 after… Continue reading “Popular local business owner’s death prompts outpouring of grief, good will”

Brittany N Bros believes shopping in person will be popular again after pandemic

Nearly 23 years ago, a small shoe store in downtown Lindsay opened but soon grew to carry clothing as well…. Continue reading “Brittany N Bros believes shopping in person will be popular again after pandemic”

Online clothing boutique launches by mother-daughter team

A new Downeyville-based online clothing boutique is combining family and fashion. Bonita Clothing & Co. launched in March. Emma Scully… Continue reading “Online clothing boutique launches by mother-daughter team”

Trease: First legal cannabis dispensary opens in Bobcaygeon

Trease, the first legal cannabis dispensary in Bobcaygeon, has opened. Priding itself on community and collaboration they have already made… Continue reading “Trease: First legal cannabis dispensary opens in Bobcaygeon”

New online course helps businesses build a brand

Seventy-five per cent of businesses fail, says local author and business consultant Dennis Geelen. Rather than being a brand that… Continue reading “New online course helps businesses build a brand”

Lockdown: Small businesses scramble again to counter COVID and its variants

Another lockdown is upon Ontario due to an acceleration of COVID-19 variants – and two local businesses are facing different… Continue reading “Lockdown: Small businesses scramble again to counter COVID and its variants”

Fenelon stores try to hang on as construction to go past mid-June

Downtown Fenelon Falls can anticipate traffic interruptions right to the beginning of summer as the village accepts short-term pain for… Continue reading “Fenelon stores try to hang on as construction to go past mid-June”