New owners for popular, iconic Stoney Lake store
Here’s a roundup of what’s going on in the Peterborough business community
The Log Cabin Store and Snack Bar has new owners. The iconic store, better known to many as Mrs Reid’s store, is located on County Road 6 at the far end of Stoney Lake.
The new owners are the husband and wife team of Kevin Huckell and Toni Emerson. They are busy with a significant renovation of the property and hopes to be up and running with the gas pumps soon, followed by the convenience store, as well as a coffee bar and kitchen with some home-cooked meals.
The store was started by Bud Bedore, and now Marylin Reid is enjoying a well-earned rest after running the store for decades.
Spa Euphoria
Spa Euphoria has just completed the rebranding of their Starbucks and Gelato Café. Called Canoe Café Ptbo, the new name pays tribute to the fact that the building was the former home of the Peterborough Canoe Company, which was founded in 1892 and manufactured wooden canoes from the corner of King and Water Streets until 1961.
The space has been renovated, and while they can’t welcome you inside just yet, they are getting ready to open a walk-up/ takeout window soon.
Owner Simone Dobson wants to thank Amy Leclair Graphic Design for the new logo and Signarama for the new sign.
Opti Solve
Local company OptiSolve is in the news again. OptiSolve developed a proprietary surface imaging technology that can produce high-quality images that reveal where pathogens remain before and after cleaning.
Think about the germs on your keyboard, door handles, your television remote control, your cellphone. This groundbreaking technology was recently written up in a four-page article in the Canadian Journal of Infection Control, considered the most credible journal on the topic. For details visit optisolve.net.
Staffing Connection
The Staffing Connection and Level A Professional Group are joining forces to honour local front-line workers. Beginning today, you can visit their websites and Facebook pages to nominate front-line workers who have displayed extraordinary bravery, response and compassion during the COVID-19 crisis. Each week for four consecutive weeks, six front-line workers will each receive a $100 gift card redeemable at any downtown Peterborough business. One local hero will be awarded $1,500 in Visa gift cards. Check it out at thestaffingconnection.ca or levela.net or find them on Facebook. Stuart Harrison is general manager of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. To submit your business news, send an email to stoosnews@nexicom.net or call 705-7489771 ext. 202. Please note, Harrison does not test any of the products mentioned, or endorse any of the businesses mentioned in The Business Beat.