StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Mr Brock Barbershop, The Play Cafe & 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…

Mr Brock Barbershop opened recently at 221 Brock Street. Owned by Marsel Khakimi, you’ll find brothers Jack and Aiden Wilson ready to provide classic cuts, buzz cuts, a beard trim, or a hot towel shave. Both licensed barbers, Jack is also a licensed hair stylist. Walk-ins are welcome and they have a virtual reality room to play in if there is a wait. Book online at mrbrock.ca.

The Play Cafe is reopening at 1434 Chemong Road. Play Cafe offers a cozy, warm environment for children and their caregivers to create, explore, play, and connect with new friends, with developmentally appropriate toys, puzzles, books, and gross motor equipment. They host a variety of classes from Yoga for kids and adults, Mom + Baby Groups, and Family Paint Nights. Plus they offer birthday party and event packages! Stop in this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. for some re-opening free play, cupcakes and prizes. playcafepeterborough.com

The Canoe and Paddle in Lakefield is starting a new Ball Hockey Tournament next weekend (December 6th). It’ll be held during the annual Christmas Street closure in Lakefield. There is no entry fee and they are looking for 12 teams. Details at the Canoe and Paddle (18 Bridge St.) in Lakefield.

Congratulations to Tina at Tiny Greens, who recently renovated in order to give the shop more room and add a lunch bar, so you can quickly order your lunch and have it freshly made right in front of you! 431George Street. Find Tiny Greens on Facebook here.

Whether you’ve got retail therapy plans for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday, or maybe you’re holding out for Boxing Day, I only have one suggestion—keep your town in business, by keeping your business in town. Everyone loves a bargain... just make sure that bargain comes from a local store that employs local people, pays local taxes, and not only gives on giving Tuesday, but every other day of the year by sponsoring local charities or sports teams. Hashtag #LovelocalPtbo on social media.

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