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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”

COVID-19

Public urged to be vigilant as local COVID cases spike

Until everyone has been vaccinated, the new local medical officer of health, Dr. Natalie Bocking, is urging people to remain… Continue reading “Public urged to be vigilant as local COVID cases spike”

Schmale doesn’t see election happening anytime soon

Schmale doesn’t see election happening anytime soon

Local MP Jamie Schmale believes there is “no hope” for an election any time soon, and that there “is no… Continue reading “Schmale doesn’t see election happening anytime soon”

Schmale and O’Toole in minority on climate change recognition

Schmale and O’Toole in minority on climate change recognition

Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MP Jamie Schmale found himself in the minority last month when a majority of Conservative delegates refused to… Continue reading “Schmale and O’Toole in minority on climate change recognition”

Additional options for COVID-19 vaccine

Additional options for COVID-19 vaccine

Local residents who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now have more options available for vaccinations. On Thursday, the provincial… Continue reading “Additional options for COVID-19 vaccine”

A Place Called Home to be reimagined as old building set to be torn down

A Place Called Home to be reimagined as old building set to be torn down

The century-plus residential buildings of A Place Called Home – as well as the shelter office – are set to… Continue reading “A Place Called Home to be reimagined as old building set to be torn down”

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”