PTBOCanada is delighted to be running StoosNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
Ancient Trail Soap is Bay Morgan’s new online retail company. Bay offers milk soaps that are all natural and handmade in small batches using locally sourced ingredients first.
Goat’s milk, olive oil and coconut oil are used as the primary ingredients and no palm oil or synthetics are added. Each batch of soap is made using the “cold process” with botanicals and clays for colour, taking a cure time of six weeks. Choose from many different types, colours, exfoliants, and fragrances from their online shop ancienttrailsoap.com
Jim Riches has taken his years of experience in the charitable sector and turned it into a unique new online shopping experience that features a percentage of every online sale going to a charity of your choice.
Nationwide, the website is designed to bring businesses, consumers and charities together in an everybody-wins scenario. When you visit the site you can explore the charities, the businesses, the products, and when you make a purchase, a percentage goes to the charity you choose. So, whether you are a charity, a business, or a consumer, check it all out at friendlilyshop.com
Roxanne McDonald-Brown created Renew MediSpa to deliver high-quality medical aesthetic services and advanced spa treatments to her clients.
Roxanne is a Registered Practical Nurse, with specialized certificates in Advanced Foot Care and Medical Aesthetic Practitioner. She and her staff offer a suite of services including laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, deep moisture facials and many more. Located at 755 Lock Street, check out renewptbo.com
Congratulations to Anne Marshall of Elmhirst Resort on her recent induction into the Tourism Industry Association of Canada Hall of Fame.
Peterborough is teeming with people who deserve this sort of national recognition, and Canada’s Volunteer Awards is currently looking for nominees. Recognizing the contributions of volunteers for not-for-profits, social enterprises, businesses or individuals. Just search for volunteer awards at Canada.ca.