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    Selina Reevie’s peaceful protest in support of BLM. Lisa Miller’s Cat and Fiddle makes take-out work. A (not so) slight change in wedding planning. An update from hairstylist Kim Murphy. Students wei

    As of September 22nd, certain local establishments are required to ask for proof of your vaccination to allow your entry. We know it's been a frustrating time for everyone, small business owners incl

    A promotional video created during the COVID-19 pandemic while the Lindsay Downtown area was under heavy reconstruction. The video is one of many promotional materials made to support downtown busine

    Kountry Kitchen Home Style Cooking, Lindsay, posted heart-shaped positive messages in its street front window for passersby to read.

Morris, Jamie, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 22 Nov 2020     Greg Nisbett shared how he is in survival mode, having lasted through previous recessions in 1981, 1991, and 2008, and how he's in it for the long haul.

Geelen, Dennis, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 5 Jun 2020     A description of how two downtown Lindsay businesses rapidly pivoted their business models to continue serving their customers, keep their businesses open, and give back to their community.

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Whitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 2 Jun 2020     Lindsay Drive-In theatre owner Danny Zita was thrilled to be back in business, reopening the doors of the outdoor theatre on May 31, 2020. It was a difficult decision as the snack bar had to remain c

Whitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week (Kawartha Lakes, ON: Kawartha Media Group, 2004), 16 Dec 2020     The John Howard Society's 2020 fundraiser built on last year's milestone anniversary celebration and helped support the United Way while promoting local businesses. The organization sound clear glass

    The local district health unit released a guide of common health and safety measures to follow for businesses reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures included physical distancing, scre

    Dvine Laboratories, a manufacturer of vaping liquids, re-tooled 2 of their automated lines to help with the increased need for hand sanitizer. As one of the recommended products for Canadians and glo

VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 13 Nov 2020     Two Fenelon Falls businesses partnered to create a unique, pandemic safe shopping experience, allowing up to eight people in the same social bubble for 45 minutes.

Sobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week (Kawartha Lakes, ON: Kawartha Media Group, 2004), 27 Nov 2020     Kawartha Lakes businesses owners and the mayor talk about not stigmatizing out-of-town visitors coming from high-COVID-19 areas as "sick" as restricted holiday shoppers head out of lockdown areas for

Lindsay Advocate, Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns, 201804), 21 Jan 2021     Connie Powers, Rude Awakening Granola owner, looked for ways of connecting to others in their home kitchen during COVID-19 and wanted to share more of her cooking and baking beyond granola and jellie

Whitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week (Kawartha Lakes, ON: Kawartha Media Group, 2004), 27 Jan 2021     Chris and Kali Schmidt respect businesses' rights to adhere to provincial masking regulations, but pointed out that there were legitimate exceptions that needed to be made.

    Walsten Marine, Kinmount, closed temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, but remained accessible via phone and email contact.

Winter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 14 Jun 2020     Kirk Winter encouraged readers to shop at local businesses owned by friends and neighbours for Father's Day while following COVID-19 safety protocols.

Lindsay Advocate, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 10 Nov 2020     Small businesses in Kawartha Lakes were able to apply to the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund through the Kawartha Lakes Community Development Corporation for loans for fixed operating expenses.

    On July 28, the City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development team hosted an information session for operating your business safely. Stage 3 is a significant step towards fully restarting our economy.

    On July 29, City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development hosted an information session for restaurants, events and entertainment businesses. The province's plan will allow for activities such as indoo