Store making quitters

New e-cigarette, e-liquid shop opens on George St.

Ontario Vapes is a new e-cigarette and e-liquid store in Downtown Peterborough.

Owner Jeff Westwood is focused on helping people quit smoking, so he bills his store as a vaping retail and education destination. Jeff will be starting a smokers anonymous support group within the store. He carries dozens of different brands from starter kits to advanced devices and products. Located at 443 George Street just North of Brock, you’ll find Ontario Vapes on Facebook Instagram and Twitter.

Company growing

Lifestyle Home Products celebrated their move to Peterborough with a big party last week. Brothers Bill and Keith Carroll purchased the 150,000 square foot former NHB building at 944 Crawford Drive where they manufacture sunrooms, windows and doors, porch enclosures, metal roofing and awnings. The growing company is giving back with a donation to Brock Mission. www.lifestylesunrooms.com

New studio opens

Lyndia Ramsay’s business is called Pretty Petal Designs. She has just opened a new studio to showcase her work. Lyndia’s designs are one of a kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings at affordable prices. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or by appointment, be sure to stop into the Grand Opening/Open House this Wednesday (August 30) anytime between 9 and 4. Pretty Petal Designs is located at 854 Wentworth Street in Peterborough, call 705-977-4891 or visit www.prettypetaldesigns. ca

New season

New Stages has announced its new season with four staged readings of remarkable plays and a cabaret evening, plus an added bonus event for subscribers only – a reading of a new play by Dave Carley. The season subscription is just $100. Details at www.newstages.ca

Biz expo returns

And be sure to book your booth for the Love Local Business Expo. The annual business trade show for chamber of commerce members is a good way for local businesses to reach over 1000 potential customers in one afternoon. The Expo is September 27, but book your booth soon as there are only about ten left. Just call Karen August at the Chamber or visit www.peterboroughchamber.ca

PAT MARCHEN/ SPECIAL TO THE EXAMINER Next Generation Leahy members Cecilia, 10, Angus, 12, Gregory, 13 and Adele Leahy, 15, wowed the crowd at the Greenbridge Celtic Folkfest on Friday with music and fancy footwork. The children of Doug and Jennifer Leahy were joined on the stage by...