StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring De.Kor & More!

PTBOCanada is delighted to to be running StooNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

De.Kor is Karen LaRiviere’s new business. Described as a specialty shop with a focus on lighting, Karen also offers decorative furniture accessories, area carpets, throws and more, Karen brings a strong background in the local home décor business, as well as a strong design background. De.Kor is located in East City at the corner of Hunter and Mark streets, across from Mark Street Church. Stop in Monday through Saturday, or find them on Facebook here.

Lots of people are checking out a new restaurant in Lakefield. Called Shakers Diner (98 Queen St.), owner Rebecca Shakespear and her mother Lynne recently moved their business from Bobcaygeon to Lakefield, where Rebecca grew up. Located in the former Debbies Restaurant location, the building was virtually rebuilt over the last several months to create a fresh, bright new space for Shakers to serve their homestyle cooking. Open for breakfast and lunch, you’ll find classic family dishes such as meatloaf, mac and cheese, soup and sandwich specials, omelettes and more. You can find them on Facebook here.

Jane Bischoff’s company is called Nutritionistjane. A holistic nutritionist since 2005, Jane moved her company from Toronto to Peterborough. Jane can help with ulcerative colitis, crohns, and other digestive issues, and specializes in helping those on the autism spectrum. Jane can come to your home for an appointment or you can visit her home office in the North End of Peterborough. So whether it’s dealing with a specific diagnosis, or you simply want to lose a few extra pounds, you can find Jane Bischoff on Facebook, call 705.740.5092, or at her website nutritionistjane.com.  

If you are looking for some office or clinic space for your business or practice, Dr. Jeff Lustig has some space available for rent within his Active Chiropractic and Wellness Centre at 401 McDonnel Street. You can reach Jeff by calling 705.743.1661.

And if you are a military veteran or a first responder, local veteran Ron LaChapelle is putting together a series of special evenings at the Branch 52 Legion on Lansdowne Street. Mark February 25th and March 31st on your calendar if you want to meet some like-minded people, and maybe even win some Leaf’s tickets. There is no charge, just show up at the Legion anytime after 7 p.m.

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