New owner for Dan Joyce Classic Clothing

Dan Joyce’s Classic Clothing, the iconic women’s wear store in Peterborough has a new owner.

Nancy Wiskel recently took over ownership from Dan and Sally Joyce, who have built a legacy business over the past 40 years.

Wiskel’s history with the store goes back to helping her dad pick out gifts for her mom.

She also has a background in the online fashion world with her company styleyesfashioncrate.com.

Wiskel plans to maintain all of the wonderful staff and clothing lines, while adding a few new lines here and there. Congratulations to her on her new adventure and to the Joyces on their retirement.

Visit danjoyces.com.

Purveys turns 100

Speaking of anniversaries, how about 100 years.

It was 1919 when the first Purveys opened in Toronto. In 1956 Jeff Purvey opened in Peterborough on Rubidge Street, and later added a second location on Chemong Road.

Manager Brian Tillie, himself marking 33 years with the company, is planning a big celebration all day this Saturday, with everything tax-free, free appetizers for eat-in customers, cake and more.

Congratulations!

See jeffpurveys.ca.

Gates College

Gates College recently opened a campus on Lansdowne Street. In Cobourg since 1993, and Sault Ste. Marie for five years, the Peterborough location is at 1135 Lansdowne St. W.

Gates College offers programming in advanced business management, police foundations, and personal support worker and medical office assistant programs.

Visit gatescollege.ca.

BiosphereGPS

Many of us are increasingly tied to our smartphones. How about an app designed to encourage you to disconnect, get outside and explore?

BiosphereGPS is Jordan Ahee’s new business — a mobile app with a mapping feature that shows 10 different environment types across southern Ontario, from agriculture, to coniferous, grassland, wetland, water and more.

BiosphereGPS, which is in beta testing mode right now, includes interactive features and is available on the Apple App Store.