Captain Robert’s Table offering gourmet brunch with view at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene
Do you like eggs benedict with ham? How about eggs benedict with avocado? How about eggs benedict with a view of Penetanguishene harbour and tall ships? Well, now you can have it all. Executive chef Sarah White and Geoff White are the new proprietors of Captain Robert’s Table Restaurant at Discovery Harbour. They took possession […]
Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture makes generous donation to provide boost to long term care and seniors services
On July 29th, the County of Simcoe recognized the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, which recently provided a $10,000 donation in support of the County’s four long term care and seniors services facilities located in Beeton, Collingwood, Orillia and Penetanguishene. “We are so grateful and truly humbled by the thoughtfulness and generosity of our partners […]
Boutique beauty salon opens in Penetanguishene
Michelle Sauve opened her Penetanguishene beauty studio June 24, so COVID-19 safety measures were a part of the design. “We took all precautions,” the owner said about her 29 Main St., Unit C, shop. Timeless Design Nails and Spray Tan Studio, decorated in blush pink and white with crystal light fixtures, is Sauve’s dream studio […]
Café Kittyhawk opens in former Larder and Pantry in Penetanguishene
What do you call it when you walk into a coffee shop and feel like you’ve been there before? Déja-brew. Café Kittyhawk opened on July 4 in the former Larder and Pantry’s 4 Robert Street West location. “People are so excited there is a café again in Penetanguishene,” said general manager Matt Schaap. Larder and […]
Shopping locally, supporting small businesses ‘more important now than ever’
Businesses and organizations across north Simcoe are urging residents to invest in their communities to help the local economy rebound from the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is always important that people shop locally, but it is crucial right now,” said Debbie Levy, a Penetanguishene councillor and owner of The Reading Room bookstore. […]
Industrial Filter Manufacturing: The man behind the masks
Our world is changing and businesses are being forced to adapt. Dan Williams saw the need for face masks in our community and jumped right in! Dan quickly tooled up Penetanguishene’s Industrial Filter Manufacturing to start producing 2,000 face masks a day, with more equipment coming soon to ramp up production to 6,000 per day! […]
Penetanguishene manufacturer to start producing mask sanitization device
The device, called the Puro, uses ozone gas to kill bacteria. Magna Techform is in the process of retooling its operation in order to start mass production of a device which can be used to disinfect masks and other personal protective equipment. Magna International Inc. had developed a device, called the Puro, for commercial and […]
Penetanguishene manufacturer adjusts operations, begins producing masks
Industrial Filter Manufacturing, a Penetanguishene company that makes specialty and custom liquid filtration bags, has retooled its operations to begin producing masks. The business, located on the corner of Robert Street and Fuller Avenue, is doing its part to help fill the need for more medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Dan Williams reached […]
Penetanguishene company ready to begin manufacturing masks
Industrial Filter Manufacturing could produce upwards of 5,000 masks a day, but now jumping through regulatory hoops. A Penetanguishene factory is ready to shift part of its product line to help supply masks to combat COVID-19. Industrial Filter Manufacturing Ltd. president Kyle Naylor said the company knows the need for masks and gowns is very […]
Fresh affordable produce market comes to Penetanguishene’s Georgian Village
A new market is providing the seniors living in Georgian Village with improved access to fresh affordable produce. On Feb. 26, a market popped up in the main entrance at Georgian Village, a retirement community in Penetanguishene with approximately 350 residents. “This is great,” said Georgian Village resident John DesRochers. “I was going to make […]