BA FALL2023

BUSINESS ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE 

2023 ANNUAL KAWARTHA 

BUSINESS REPORT 

THE FAMILY BUSINESS ISSUE 

Top left: Park Place Financial & Peak Benefit Solutions, (l-r) Mike D’Alessandro, Terry Windrem & Darrell Wade 

Top right: Kloosterman General Contractors Ltd. 

Bottom left: Kawartha Family Business Group, Executive Directors Jhane Brasier (l) and Michelle O’Neill 

Bottom right: J Bower Roofing, Siding and Eavestroughing, Jamie Bower (l) and Harley Bower 

Kawartha Family Business Group 

@KawarthaFamilyBusinessGroup

SERVING PETERBOROUGH SINCE 2001 

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J BOWER ROOFING, SIDING & EAVESTROUGHING • FOR OVER 30 YEARS 

PROVIDING 

QUALITY ROOFING & 

HOME IMPROVEMENT 

PRODUCTS 

At J Bower Roofing, Siding & Eavestrough, 

we carry the best products available in 

the market today. Our BP Shingles have 

the best warranty available in the roofing 

market. As we are a BP Certified Roofing 

Company, ask us about our 50-year 100% 

replacement transferrable warranty. 

MAKING 

IMPROVEMENTS 

AFFORDABLE 

Locally owned and operated, we are 

pleased to offer 0% IN-HOUSE FINANCING 

(OAC), as well as seniors’ discounts. 

We will work with you to help you get the 

proper roofing service you require! 

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ROOFING • SIDING • EAVESTROUGHING 

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“Steam Away is an excellent company that provided 

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detail of my van. The upholstery looked and smelled 

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Melissa Lynch - Bobcaygeon 

“She was very personable and answered every question 

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“Another amazing job by Steam Away. Today we had 

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Welcome to the 

2023 Kawartha Annual 

Business Report 

Welcome to our annual Business Report highlighting 

the many dedicated businesses and organizations in all 

sectors that contribute to the economy of Peterborough, 

the Kawarthas and the surrounding areas. In this issue 

we are celebrating the many local companies, especially 

family businesses, who are thriving in the region. 

The Kawartha Family Business Group is in its 17th year 

as a networking organization that helps family businesses 

learn from each other and guest speakers at their meetings 

where they help family businesses connect, support, and 

inspire each other. This season, members will hear about 

how artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, 

how to make sales in today’s economy, how to approach 

succession planning, as well as other relevant topics. 

Richard Kloosterman and his sons John and Dan continue 

to operate their successful family company Kloosterman 

General Contractors that was started by Richard’s father 

over 40 years ago. John and Dan are the third generation 

to be involved in the business. Their iconic buildings can be 

seen around Peterborough and the surrounding area and 

include Mastermind Toys, Firehouse Subs, Trans Canada 

Nissan and the new Kingdon Timber Mart in Lakefield. 

The company specializes in commercial, industrial and 

residential construction. Read more about them in the 

article in this issue. 

Harco Enterprises has been family-owned and operated 

since 1964. They are looking to the future with their 

new 16,000 sq. ft. facility on the Parkway where they 

manufacture a range of custom injection-moulded 

products from utensils and small tools for the food 

and service industry, to industrial components, parts, 

and household items. With their four generations of 

family involvement, skilled employees, and continuous 

investments and improvements, the company continues 

to grow. 

IN THIS ISSUE... 

7 

Artificial Intelligence, Succession 

Planning and More at the Kawartha 

Family Business Group 

9 J Bower Roofing, Siding and 

Eavestroughing Serving Peterborough 

and Area for Over 30 Years 

11 

13 

16 

19 

PPF Group of Companies Provide 

Clients with Full-Service Expertise 

Kidd Bros. Construction 

Celebrates 40th Anniversary 

First Call Property and 

Equipment Services 

Harco page 21 

Dependable and Affordable 

Year-Round Property Maintenance 

Kloosterman General Contractors Ltd. 

Continues to Build into the Future 

Harco Embracing Tradition and Success 

21 as a Four-Generation Family Business 

The future of Peterborough and the Kawarthas looks 

bright as the region continues to attract, retain and 

support businesses, investors, entrepreneurs and visitors 

in order to nurture growth opportunities with a high 

quality, sustainable economy throughout the region. 

We encourage you to support and do business with the 

companies found locally, to ensure a vibrant, prosperous 

community in the years to come. 

Greg Welch, Publisher – Admax Marketing 

Kloosterman General Contractors Ltd. page 18 

Publisher: Greg Welch 

Advertising 705-760-1220 • greg.admax@gmail.com 

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The Business Advantage Magazine is published by Admax Marketing, 705-760-1220, 

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selected businesses throughout the Kawarthas. Opinions and comments 

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Artificial Intelligence, Succession Planning and 

More at the Kawartha Family Business Group 

By Joanne Culley 

LEFT: Panelists from the January 2023 KFBG Event “Protecting Your Family Business Against Fraud” 

RIGHT: KFBG Executive Directors Jhane Brasier and Michelle O’Neill 

Family businesses large and small across the 

region continue to contribute significantly to 

the local economy. For 17 years, the Kawartha 

Family Business Group has been bringing family 

businesses together to help them connect, support, inspire 

and learn from each other. 

Co-executive Directors of the Kawartha Family Business 

Group (KFBG) Jhane Brasier and Michelle O’Neill are 

excited about the 2023-24 season. 

Their first meeting of the year took place on September 25 

and was held at Elmhirst’s Resort on Rice Lake. The topic 

was “Contingency Planning – The Best Laid Plans”, about 

contingency planning in the event of a tragic loss in the 

family or a business loss, such as what many businesses 

experienced during the pandemic. 

“We heard from a few of our family businesses on how 

they navigated the unexpected loss of family members and 

collapse of their industry during the pandemic, and how 

they recovered from those sudden changes,” says Jhane 

Brasier. “We also discussed the processes and products 

we have available to ensure that your family business is 

protected from the unexpected.” 

The panel consisted of a cross-section of members 

including Greg Elmhirst of Elmhirst’s Resort, Scott 

Stewart of Blowes & Stewart and Stewart Aviation, and 

Terry Crowe of Kawartha Dairy. 

KFBG meetings generally take place five times a year on 

Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., held at the Best 

Western Plus Otonabee Inn, 84 Lansdowne St. E., with 

the exception of the first and last meetings. 

Their next meeting will be on November 13 where guest 

speaker Paul Attia’s topic will be “Learning to Run the 

China Shop with the Bull Still in It.” 

“Paul is an entertaining speaker who will tell his personal 

story of how he went from being a Bay Street Litigator 

in Toronto and then a Criminal Prosecutor in Ottawa to 

leaving the courtroom behind to help run his own family’s 

business, when it needed extra support,” says Michelle 

O’Neill. “His unique perspective as a second-generation 

immigrant family member, along with practical tools, will 

help you identify, manage, and ultimately, optimize family 

business dynamics as they relate to communication and 

decision making. He is now an advisor to other family 

businesses.” 

Continued on page 9 


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Continued from page 7 

KFBG meetings usually open with a Family Business 

Spotlight where a member talks about their business 

and the successes and challenges they’re facing, which 

sparks discussion and support among other members. 

Meetings in the new year begin on January 29 with 

guest speaker Shawn Casemore whose topic is “Close 

More Business in a Down Economy.” He will discuss 

what’s changed about selling in today’s economy and will 

share the tools and methods that high performing sales 

professionals use to keep sales revenue up. 

On March 25, Don Munasinghe, Manager Data & 

Analytics, at BDO Lixar, will speak about AI: How 

Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Work Place. 

“Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something for the 

future, instead, it is proving to be an important business 

tool,” says Michelle. “Don will provide a practical outline 

to display the myths and demonstrate the immediate 

value of integrating AI into business processes.” 

The season will close on May 6 at Chemong Lodge, with 

the topic of “Succession Planning – Is it Ever Too Early 

to Begin this Process?” where the group will revisit this 

key process and challenge conventional thinking and 

approaches. 

Member Cayley Ferguson, president of Northern Casket, 

says that he appreciates the information about succession 

planning which he has found applicable to his own 

business. 

Members Jason and Nikki Pulchinski from At the Lake 

Distributing Inc and Shop the Lake say that KFBG has 

been a great networking opportunity where they can meet 

other family business owners and that the group is where 

they’ve found most of their local service providers. 

Michelle says that they are happy that their current 

sponsors, who have been on board for many years, 

will continue into the coming season: Part Time CFO 

Services, BDO, Park Place Financial, LLF Lawyers, and 

BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada). 

For more information, or to become a member, please 

visit @KawarthaFamilyBusinessGroup on Facebook or 

call either of the Co-executive Directors, Jhane Brasier, 

705-875-0602 or Michelle O’Neill, 705-741-9819. KFBG 

membership extends to all family members and key 

employees. 

J Bower Roofing, Siding and Eavestroughing 

Serving Peterborough and Area 

for Over 30 Years 


J Bower Roofing, Siding and Eavestroughing was founded 

by Harley Bower in the late 1980s and was taken over 

by his son Jamie in 2010. Over the years they have built 

up their customer base by offering the highest quality 

products available on the market today. “We’re proud 

to say that 92 percent of our new customers are referrals 

from other satisfied customers,” says Jamie Bower, 

president. “And we stand behind our work with a 10 

year warranty on workmanship, and take care of all of 

customers fairly.” 

They are a BP Certified Roofer which means that they 

have succeeded in rigorous testing on following all of BP’s 

mandated installation instructions and warranties. They 

offer a 50-year, 100 percent replacement warranty on all 

shingles, roofing membranes (synthetic underlay and Ice 

and Water shield) and all accessories including vents and 

stack flashings. They also Install Steel Roofing, sourced 

locally through Havelock Metal, to give a premium look 

and long lasting roof. Have a low slope or flat roof? No 

problem, they also install EPDM Rubber roofing. 

They also offer a wide selection of vinyl siding, soffit, 

fascia and eavestrough options with industry leading 

Buchner Manufacturing Aluminum and Mitten Vinyl 

Siding material. Their experienced installers pay attention 

to every detail giving you a clean and crisp job 

every time. They cover the area within an hour and a 

half of Peterborough. 

For more information, please call 705-760-0952, 

705-875-0402, or visit www.jbowerroofing.com 


REALTY GUYS INC. TEAM SCHOFIELD • SINCE 1997 

Providing Shade Solutions 

Quality Since 1960 

Retractable Awnings • Exterior Roller Screens • Interior Roller Blinds 

HONEST, FRIENDLY, TRUSTWORTHY 

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A family run business. Brian Schofield ( Broker of Record/ 

Company Owner) working with his daughters, Chantelle 

Schofield (Sales Representative) and Kristy Schofield 

(Broker Toronto) to serve your Real Estate needs better. 

Combined, we have the knowledge and professionalism 

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705-742-5405 Toll Free 1-800-541-3222 

www.lesterawnings.com • info@lesterawnings.com 

Nicole Truman has proudly been named the 

2023 Businesswoman of the Year in this year’s 

Business Excellence Awards! 

ROSS PRYDE, NICOLE TRUMAN & MACKENZY SCOTT 

We are pleased to have Mackenzy Scott join our team in assisting you 

with all of your Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and 

Corporate/Business needs. 

457 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3M2 

www.fox-law.ca 

(705) 743-2300 


PPF Group of Companies Provide 

Clients with Full-Service Expertise 

With their recent expansion in 2022 into 

Belleville and Kingston, the PPF Group of 

Companies continues to grow across Ontario 

to enhance services and client experience. 

With more than 500 clients across a variety of sectors 

and sizes, Peak Benefit Solutions is well known as a provider 

of unparalleled knowledge on employee benefits and 

retirement plan investment for group clients in Ontario. 

Founder Chad Donnelly, says “Our in-house client experience 

team makes us unique by providing education and 

onboarding, alleviating the burden with administration 

support and streamlining claims, resulting in a 98% client 

retention rate.” 

Park Place Financial is equally well known for consistently 

growing clients’ wealth to meet their financial goals in 

wealth management, tax-efficiency, family business planning, 

investments, retirement, estate planning and wealth 

transference and providing a five-star client experience. 

“Whether it is their business, family or personal financial 

objectives, our full-service approach, using our internal 

team of experts, ensures that each client has a customized, 

comprehensive wealth management strategy to best meet 

their specific objectives,” says President Terry Windrem. 

While many clients were business owners, founders Darrell 

Wade and Mike D’Alessandro saw the need to provide 

clear thinking, and empowering business owners to tackle 

complex business decisions and deliver positive impacts 

and founded Park Place Advisory to round out the offering. 

“Drawing on our years of collective experience, Park 

Place Advisory focuses on aligning vision for success with 

strategic planning, balance between the business needs 

and family dynamics in family business planning, and 

creating a successful transition of ownership, be it within 

the family or the development of a comprehensive exit 

strategy,” says D’Alessandro. 

Rounding out the PPF Group of Companies offering is 

Farm Life Financial. They focus on family harmony to 

have the courageous conversations needed to plan for 

the succession of the family farm, educating on financial 

Pictured (l-r) 

Mike D’Alessandro, Terry Windrem & Darrell Wade 

literacy, current information on best practises for tax 

savings, financial resources and succession planning for 

farmers. “With our experience in family mediation, taxsavings 

and financial planning, we find solutions to keep 

famers farming for generations to come,” says Founder 

Darrell Wade. 

The PPF Group of Companies offers full-service expertise 

in employee benefits, wealth management, insurance, 

succession planning, taxation and estate planning, consistently 

striving for innovation in the delivery of excellence 

for client experience and outcomes. 

www.peakbenefitsolutions.com 

www.parkplacefinancial.ca 

www.parkplaceadvisory.ca 

www.farmlifefinacial.ca 

1-877-426-2704 • peakbenefitsolutions.com FOR MORE INFORMATION 1-866-285-7772 • parkplacefinancial.ca 


A Family Business Proudly 

Providing and Servicing Office 

Equipment for Over 40 years 

Mark McCabe Tractor Sales Ltd 

77 Sunnywood Road, Lindsay 

705-799-2868 • mark@mccabetractor.com 

www.mccabetractor.com 

SULLIVAN’S PHARMACY • 1913 

PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 

FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

Whether you pick-up your medication and other 

products at our pharmacy or have them delivered 

directly to your door, you will get the same professional 

service that has set us apart from competitors for years. 

As a locally owned, family-run business, with over 40 years of 

experience, Office Connection Peterborough Ltd. understands 

the importance of community and building relationships with 

other local businesses. They take the time to understand how 

their customers operate their business, anticipate their needs, 

and aim to exceed their expectations. They are constantly 

finding new and innovative solutions to help their customers 

stay connected. 

Established in 1982 by Barry Rawlinson and Stephen Best, Office 

Connection sells and services office equipment for businesses 

of all sizes. Stephen became the sole owner when Barry retired 

in 2016. Stephen’s daughter Melissa (Best) Vickerson, who has 

been with the company for more than 20 years, became Sales 

Manager. 

Office Connection has earned a reputation for providing 

fast, efficient and courteous customer service. They offer 

multifunction printers/copiers, mailing equipment, telephone 

systems, shredders and supplies relating to them such as toners 

and ink. They also offer services such as – network/telecom 

cabling/hardware, fibre optic cabling, cloud-based phone 

systems, SIP Trunks (internet-based phone line service) and 

digital document management software solutions. They are 

proud to partner with manufacturers like Konica Minolta, Sharp, 

Grandstream, Quadient and more. Their service technicians 

are fully trained to provide complete on-site service for their 

product offerings. 

Hybrid and remote work have become commonplace and is 

here to stay. Office Connection can provide companies with 

telecommunication solutions that allow their businesses 

to be resilient and respond to an ever-changing work-and 

marketplace. 

Serving Peterborough and the surrounding area, Office Connection 

is located at 918 High St. For more information, please call 

705-742-0711 or visit www.offcon.net. 

705.742.3469 

71 Hunter Street East, Peterborough 

www.sullivanspharmacy.ca 

918 High Street, Peterborough 

705.742.0711 www.offcon.net 


Kidd Bros. Construction 

Celebrates 40th Anniversary 

Whether you’re looking to build a new home or cottage, 

renovate a room or build a garage or boathouse, Kidd Bros. 

Construction will execute and complete your project to perfection. 


Since 1983, Harold Kidd, Owner/Operator of Kidd 

Bros. Construction, has brought generations 

of knowledge, quality craftsmanship and hard 

work, along with honesty, integrity, fair prices and 

attention to detail to all of his construction projects. 

“I’m happy to not only be celebrating the 40th 

anniversary, but also 47 years in the trade,” says 

Harold Kidd. 

The company does custom home building, renovations 

and additions, timber frame construction, commercial 

buildings and pre-fab garages. 

Over the years, Harold and his team have continued to 

offer innovative products to the marketplace. His latest 

product is backyard garden suites, or mini-prefab 

homes, that are popular as in-law suites. 

“We saw through the pandemic that there was a need 

for people to care for their aging parents nearby, and 

we came up with this solution,” he continues. “The 

suites provide a separate living space that gives each 

generation some independence.” 

These winterized homes come with plumbing and 

heating that can tie in to services of the main home, 

complying with the by-law requirements of the 

particular municipality in which they are located. They 

range from 700 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. in size, from one 

bedroom to two-bedroom units, with a kitchenette, 

breakfast area and bathroom. 

“We take care of the permits required by the city or 

township and advise the clients on that,” says Harold. 

“The municipality also usually has a stipulation about 

the percentage of the lot size or maximum footprint 

that the suite can occupy, so that if there are already 

sheds on the property, they may have to be removed. 

We can also add the unit to the existing house if the 

client prefers that option.” 

These garden suites as well as pre-fab boathouses and 

garages with lofts can be customized for people to 

either assemble themselves or to have Kidd Bros. do it 

for them. 

“We want to make it easier for our customers to have 

the buildings they want with a quick turn-around 

time,” he says. 

Continued on page 15 


GROUP 

OF COMPANIES 

40 Plus Years of Experience and a Name You Can Trust 

Here at Kidd Bros. Construction and 

The KB Group of Companies, we bring 

generations of knowledge 

and experience. 

We specialize in: 

• New Construction 

• Renovations 

• Additions 

• Custom Homes and Design 

• Garages 

• NEW Backyard Garden Suites 

• Timberframe Construction 

• Commercial Construction and Renovation 

• Insulation 

The traditions of quality craftsmanship 

and hard work have held true through our 

long history and continue today to be the 

hallmarks of our company. 

We are your one-stop shop for 

all your construction needs. 

Visit our websites or call us for a free estimate. 

www.kiddbrosconstruction.com 

www.kbprefab.com 

www.kbinsulators.com 

705-740-7215 

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www.kbprefab.com

PRE-FAB GARAGE 

BACKYARD GARDEN SUITE 

Kidd Bros.’ latest product is winterized backyard garden suites, 

or mini-prefab homes, that are popular as in-law suites. 

They range from 700 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. in size, from one-bedroom 

to two-bedroom units, with a kitchenette, breakfast area and bathroom. 

Continued from page 13 

Whether you’re looking to build a new home or cottage, 

renovate a room or build a garage or boathouse, Kidd 

Bros. Construction will execute and complete your 

project to perfection. Kidd Bros.’ goal is to deliver an 

economical, rewarding and pleasurable experience as 

they work with you through the entire home building 

process from site preparation to concept, design and 

blueprints, site preparation, permits and approvals, 

construction, right through to handing over the keys. 

Kidd Bros.’ home building process ensures your new 

home is built exactly as you envision. From the first 

rendering to selecting colours and materials, they ensure 

that all of your requests are met. Their team will work 

with to prepare blueprints that are reviewed by trades 

with approvals gained from experienced architects. 

Kidd Bros. can build nearly anywhere, and they will 

prepare the site of your new home to ensure proper 

drainage and usability and to take into account future 

landscaping plans. Their building package includes 

necessary permits and subsequent approvals to ensure 

that all compliance inspections are completed. 

Harold cites some recent projects that showcase the 

wide breadth of skills and talents of his team. 

“We’ve recently constructed an indoor swimming pool 

at a home on Clear Lake, built a stone fireplace in an 

artisan studio, and built a whole new timber frame 

exterior, screen room and entranceway for a country 

home,” he says. 

A successful business is not the product of just one 

person, according to Harold Kidd. 

“I have a great team working with me,” he says. 

“Our company would not be what it is today without 

the hard work and dedication of our team and the 

subtrades with whom I’ve worked for many years. 

Kidd Bros. Construction brings generations of 

knowledge and experience to every project we do.” 

They are located at 530 Lindsay Rd. in Selwyn. 

For more information please call 705-742-3480, 

email info@kiddbrosconstruction.com , or visit 

www.kiddbrosconstruction.com. 


Guaranteed BEST PRICING in the Kawartha’s 

HOWIE’S BLINDS 

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Great Pricing • Great Products 

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MATHER & BELL • 1962 

OFFERING PRESCRIPTION SERVICES 

AND MORE SINCE 1962 

Our professional health services include: 

• MedsCheck Medication Reviews 

• Medication Synchronization 

• Compliance Packaging • Smoking Cessation 

• Injection Certified Pharmacists 

• Vaccinations and UIIP Flu Shots • City-Wide Delivery Service 

For health help and advice, visit us from Monday to Saturday! 

MATHER & BELL 

Pharmacy Ltd. 

705.745.4770 

769 Park Street South, Peterborough 

First Call Property and Equipment Services provides 

year-round property care and repair for their customers 

throughout the Kawarthas, from Peterborough and Lakefield 

to Stoney Lake and Buckhorn. 

“We can remove hazardous trees, rake up leaves, do a 

general clean-up of your property, and flush out debris 

from your eavestroughs,” says Jim Legon, owner. “And 

when the winter comes, we can take care of your snow 

and ice removal on a regular basis.” 

“We’re dependable, affordable and experienced, and we 

care about doing the job as thoroughly as you’d do it yourself. 

That’s why new clients come to us and why our established 

customers keep coming back to us,” says Legon, 

who has been in business since 1979. 

“We help home and business owners make their properties 

look good throughout the four seasons, from fall 

maintenance and winter snow removal to spring-clean-up 

and summer upkeep. Ask us if you don’t see a service you 

need done,” he says. 

“I’ve been shoveling snow and cutting lawns since I was a 

little kid,” says Legon. “Our reliable team provides great 

customer satisfaction in everything that we do.” 

First Call is covered by WSIB and has $5 million liability 

insurance coverage. They handle properties of any size, 

including commercial properties. 

First Call Property and Equipment Services is located 

at 91 Oxford St. in Lakefield. For more information 

or a quote, please call 705-313-2312 or email 

jim@firstcallequipment.ca. 


Celebrating 

Peterborough + District Construction Association 

Towable Boom 

(45’ and 55’) 

Rapid Lift 

• Rentals 

• Sales • Service 

• Parts • Training 

• Largest Inventory 

of Lift Truck & 

Aerial Equipment 

in the area 

NEW 

Inc. 

Indoor/Outdoor 

Lithium Power Lift Truck 

We Make It Happen! 

Authorized Dealer: 

Straight Stick Articulating Boom Telehandler 

~ Rentals ~ 

Proud to be Locally Owned & Operated for Over 30 Years! 

740 Rye Street, Peterborough 

www.rapidlift.ca / chuck@rapidlift.ca 705.748.5172 


KLOOSTERMAN 

GENERAL CONTRACTORS LTD. 

A Proud Peterborough Family Owned Business Since 1998 

COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH LOCAL TRADES AND SUPPLIERS 

BUILDING ON TRUST 

Constructive Solutions for Any Building Project 

Commercial • Industrial • Residential Construction Services 

From Your Vision to Design ~ Construction and Completion on Time & Budget 

kloogen@nexicom.net 705-742-0087 



Kloosterman General Contractors Ltd. 

Continues to Build into the Future 

Richard Kloosterman and his sons John and 

Dan Kloosterman continue to operate a family 

company that was started by Richard’s father 

John over 40 years ago. John and Dan are the 

third generation to be involved in the business. You’ve 

probably seen some of their buildings – Mastermind Toys, 

Firehouse Subs and Trans Canada Nissan on Lansdowne 

Street and the 50,000 sq. ft. Kingdon Timber Mart in 

Lakefield. The company specializes in commercial, 

industrial and residential construction. 

Rich Kloosterman says that they have had a very busy 

year, with the completion of a 12,000 sq. ft. industrial 

building in Pontypool, a storage building at the Kingdon 

Timber Mart, beginning work on an industrial building in 

Peterborough, and the construction of other commercial 

and residential projects, including a stunning country 

home south of Peterborough. In conjunction with the 

architectural firm AGATHOM, the home is being built 

into the side of a hill with one side open to capture the 

magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. The 

concrete, steel and glass building is being designed and 

built to have minimal impact on the landscape. Rich says 

that this project is really showcasing the resiliency and 

flexibility of their team, that they can handle a building 

of this size, shape and complexity. 

Rich Kloosterman credits his sons Dan and John, project 

managers and site supervisors, with the company’s 

continuing success. 

“My sons and I are a strong team who are dedicated to 

our clients,” continues Rich. “We’re in it for the long term 

and pride ourselves on our close attention to details. We 

have a lot of repeat business because of our commitment 

to quality and seeing a project through from beginning 

to end and beyond.” 

For over 25 years, Kloosterman General Contractors has 

been serving Peterborough and the Kawarthas with high 

quality residential, commercial and industrial construction. 

Over the years they have established a reputation 

for superior buildings, built on time and on budget to 

their clients’ satisfaction. 

“We use local trades, subtrades and suppliers, not like 

out-of-town contractors, who tend to use their out-oftown 

connections,” says Rich. “Over the years, we’ve 

developed great relationships with our local trades and 

suppliers. When we keep the business here, we are contributing 

to a strong community and local economy.” 

Rich says that one of the services they provide is working 

with owners and the design team in the pre-construction 

phase to assist in selecting the most cost-and-time effective 

methods and materials for the project, which many clients 

find beneficial. The company uses their most up-to-date 

knowledge of the industry when providing their advice. 

During construction, Kloosterman employs dozens of 

local sub-contractors for excavation, foundations, structural 

steel, plumbing, electrical, framing, concrete finishing, 

stucco, masonry and more. All of the specialized 

equipment is rented from local rental companies and 

most of the building materials come from local retailers. 

Kloosterman General Contractors Ltd. is located at 1542 

Stewart Line in Cavan, just outside of Peterborough. 

For more information, please call 705-742-0087, or visit 

them on Facebook and Instagram. 


Since 1964 

PROCESS 

& SUPPLY 

DIVISION 

Harco supplies sanitary processing equipment, parts 

and other supplies to the dairy and food, brewery and 

beverage, and pharmaceutical processing industries 

all over North America. Many of these products 

are specialized in design due to strict sanitary and 

hygienic standards and all are made to stand up to 

the demands of these high production environments. 

INJECTION 

MOULDING 

DIVISION 

You will be familiar with many Harco products and 

may even have them in your home. These can range 

from industrial components to household items or 

branded promotional products. Whether you require 

a custom component for manufacturing industrial 

and consumer parts to promotional products, Harco 

has the experience and technology to provide you 

with a one-stop-shop service. Having everything 

in-house offers a quick turnaround to speed up 

your production and solve your problems. Harco can 

also produce eco-friendly products with the similar 

characteristics as traditional plastic items. 

www.harcoplastics.com 

www.harcosupply.com 

675 The Parkway, 

Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7K2 

800-361-5361 | 705-743-5361 

sales@harco.on.ca 


HARCO ENTERPRISES LIMITED 

Embracing Tradition and Success as 

a Four-Generation Family Business 

Harco Enterprises is a family-owned and operated 

business in Peterborough since 1964. 

Currently owned and managed by siblings 

Terry Harris and Kathy Perry. With the 

fourth-generation mentorship of Ryan Perry and Stephen 

Harris, Harco looks optimistically into the future. 

Our 16,000 sq. ft. facility on the Parkway is home to a 

modern machine shop, tool room, design, manufacturing 

and distribution facility. Committed skilled employees, 

coupled with continuous investments and improvements 

has afforded Harco continuous growth over the years. 

Harco is a diversified business with two main divisions: 

Injection Moulding Division and Process and Supply 

Division. 

Harco’s Injection Moulding Division manufactures 

custom injection moulded products to meet the needs of 

a variety of clients from utensils and small tools for the 

food and service industry, to a wide range of industrial 

components and parts to household items. With an inhouse 

design and art department coupled with current 

manufacturing technology, Harco’s Injection Moulding 

division is able to fulfill the clients’ needs from concept 

to completion at competitive prices. Constant reinvestment 

in equipment and technology means ever improving 

production capacity and delivery times. In addition to a 

full line of standard promotional and industrial moulded 

products, our designers and production staff work with 

clients to create fully customized products quickly and 

cost-effectively with exceptional customer service. Working 

with FDA approved materials as well as offering bio 

polymer materials which are renewable resource alternatives 

for conventional resins, we feel we are poised to 

move forward with sustainable options for our clients. 

Harco’s Process and Supply Division provides a 

diverse line of sanitary and hygienic process equipment 

and supplies including pumps, valves, fittings and other 

parts from a wide range of international suppliers. These 

products are distributed to food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, 

brewery, fisheries and other industries throughout 

North America. Along with wholesale / distribution, 

our manufacturing capabilities allow us to offer specialty 

parts, welding and custom assemblies. Recent equipment 

acquisitions along with computer CAD/CAM upgrades 

allow us to further improve in-house capabilities. We 

consider ourselves fortunate to have a wide customer 

base from local food, dairy, and ice cream manufacturers 

to multinational corporations in all corners of North 

America. 

As a long-standing member of the business community, 

we believe that giving back to the community is important. 

Harco supports many charities, fundraisers and local 

organizations. Our founding principles are based on 

dedication, passion, entrepreneurial spirit and hard work. 


BRANSON MACHINE & TOOL LTD. • 1930 

JUSTCO LIMITED • 1987 

QUALITY PRECISION MACHINE SHOP 

FOR MORE THAN 85 YEARS 

Don Hepburn had worked at Branson Machine and 

Tool Ltd. for 35 years before purchasing the company 

in 2003. At that time his son Paul joined him in the 

business, which is still at its original location at 300 

McGill St., making it a two-generation family business. 

Today, Branson Machine and Tool is a modern, wellequipped 

custom machine shop with dozens of professional 

machines on-site to personally fulfill any 

order. The Hepburn’s have improved the company significantly, 

acquiring new state-of-the-art technology. 

They provide quality precision machining and cast 

parts for companies such as Siemens, Merritt Precision 

and Rolls Royce, making parts out of materials such as 

stainless, cold rolled, Teflon, polypropylene and many 

more. 

LOCALLY OPERATED DIE CAST 

COMPANY WITH GLOBAL REACH! 

Celebrating their 37th year, Justco has established a strong 

reputation in the precision die cast industry by providing 

top quality products and superior service. With sales 

growing worldwide, Justco is expanding into new markets 

in China, India, and Europe. The future is bright! A trusted 

name, quality products, innovative designs, and satisfied 

customers ensures optimum longevity for Justco Ltd. 

705.749.1455 • 50 Elmdale Road, Cavan Monaghan 

www.justco.com 

Equipment they have onsite includes Mitutoyo Shadow 

Graph, Mitutoyo CMM, Super Kia Turn 21 CNC 

Lathe, Topper TMV-21011 CNC Mill, a variety of manual 

lathes and mills, Baxter Verticut Saw, Buffalo drill 

presses, bandsaw, grinder and more. All machines 

run on the current, industry standard Mastercam and 

Edgecam software. 

The company is ISO 9001 certified with the Controlled 

Goods Program of Canada. 

“Our company has grown over the years, and our ten 

longstanding employees are like family – we’re a close 

bunch who get along well and help each other out,” 

says Paul Hepburn. 

Part of the Kawartha’s 

business community 

for 90 years! 

® 

705.743.3911 

300 McGill Street, Peterborough 

www.bransonmachine.com 

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WE DISTRIBUTE: 

• Angles • Beams • Re-bar • Sheet • Pipe 

• Plate • Hex • Channel • Erw Tube 

• Threaded Rod • Hollow Structural 

• Grip Strut • Expanded Metal 

• Abrasive Plate • Hydraulic Tube • Hard to find Products 

GRADES: 

• Aluminum • Hot & Cold Rolled Steel 

• Stainless • Plastics • Brass • Copper • Alloy 

• PRODUCTION CUTTING AVAILABLE • EIGHT AUTOMATIC CUT SAWS 

• 1 VOORTMAN HIGH DEFINITION PLASMA PROCESSING MACHINE 

• 1 DRILL LINE FOR HOLES IN BEAMS, TUBE & CHANNEL 

• 1 ANGLE MASTER FOR HOLES IN ANGLE AND FLATS 

• HIGH DEFINITION PLASMA CUTTING NOW AVAILABLE 

1961 FISHER DRIVE, 

PETERBOROUGH info@kawarthametals.com 

705.748.6993 www.kawarthametals.com 

KAWARTHA METALS29TH 

1994 - 2023 

ANNIVERSARY 


PROVIDING FULL THERMO PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING SERVICES 

IN CANADA AND ACROSS THE GLOBE SINCE 1993 

Family owned and operated, our modern 

50,000 ft² head office along with our 

20,000 ft² accompanying Plant 2, is a hotbed of 

innovation, creating everything from sporting 

goods and electrical components, 

to industrial and automotive parts. 

We specialize in working directly with our 

customers to bring them the parts they need 

using our 23 injection molding machines to 

ensure high-quality and on-time delivery. 

2035 FISHER DRIVE, PETERBOROUGH 705-742-4200 MERITPRECISION.COM 

Municipal Engineering • Development Planning 

Environmental Engineering • Water Resources Engineering 

“Our firm was built on the principles of superior customer service, 

imaginative designs and common sense solutions.” 

DEVELOPING PETERBOROUGH AND AREA SINCE 1983 

M.J. DAVENPORT & ASSOCIATES LTD. 

Consulting Engineers and Planners 

705-745-6676 • 1-888-871-5415 

davenporteng@gmail.com 


LOCKSIDE TRADING COMPANY 

It’s more than just shopping… 

It’s a year-round destination. 

Lockside Trading Company offers one-of-a-kind 

shopping for you and your friends and family 

to experience, with a mix of home décor to help 

you create living spaces in which to sit back, relax, and 

entertain throughout the year. Their selections are 

onstantly changing throughout the seasons, offering a 

multitude of choices from furniture, lighting, giftware, 

and bedding, to clothing and so much more. 

Lockside has three shopping locations to serve you 

from. The original store in Young’s Point offers over 

7,000 square feet of shopping. The second location in 

downtown Haliburton has over 5,000 square feet. The 

third location is online with website and social media 

e-commerce stores, for consumer convenience, enabling 

Lockside to serve customers from anywhere. 

These locations make Lockside the destination in 

Peterborough, the Kawarthas, Haliburton Highlands, 

and beyond. 

Created in 1987 in the heart of cottage country, the 

multi-award-winning small business operates year 

round offering a constantly changing environment and 

experience, becoming a favorite destination for locals 

and out-of-town visitors alike. Lockside attracts more 

than 100,000 visitors a year, so many in fact, that it is 

classified as an Ontario Major Attraction. 

Design by Lockside 

With an award-winning design service to complement 

the retail side of the business, Lockside sets itself apart 

from the rest with top-notch customer service from 

the beginning of the shopping experience to the end, 

from buying the right piece of furniture to helping with 

turnkey projects. They are renowned for their service 

that includes in-store, on-site and virtual consultations, 

working with clients, giving guidance, and covering 

everything for home, cottage, and commercial spaces. 

Their qualified staff turn dreams into reality by catering 

to customers on any budget, in any location, with 

any look and style, helping with product knowledge, 

building floor plans, creating trending options for 

customers with colour and fabric selections and more. 

This service is complimentary with your purchase 

and comparable to services that would otherwise cost 

hundreds of dollars - at no charge! 

Supporting Local and Buying Canadian Made 

Lockside is always dedicated to supporting our 

communities by creating fundraisers and special events 

for local charities. Also, they are dedicated to fellow 

Canadians by sourcing Canadian-made products and 

companies, offering competitive pricing, superior quality, 

and specializing in custom Canadian-made furniture. 

Knowing that by supporting our community and fellow 

Canadians, Lockside makes where we live stronger.

Proud Group Of Transportation Companies 

Family Owned And Operated For 56 Years 

For fifty six years, the Paxton group of companies, 

owned and founded by Russ Paxton, have been operating 

in the Peterborough area, moving clients’ 

products to points in Ontario and the U.S. These 

transportation specialists include Paxton Transport 

Ltd., D.C. Foster Courier & Express, Transport Overload 

and Pinehill Forwarding Ltd. 

“We started out with six trucks, and have grown 

over the years to include 75 trailers, 15 tractors, and 

about 20 various delivery vehicles,” says Russ. 

Originally, the company was a PCV (C) freight carrier 

out of Peterborough, with Schneiders and Burns 

as two of their main customers. They delivered meat 

throughout the area until 1990, until they shifted to 

be more of a general freight carrier, and expanded into 

the courier business with the acquisition of D.C. Foster 

Cartage from Don Foster and added the ANC courier 

local franchise. The company now has three divisions: 

Paxton Transport Ltd. provides commercial and industrial 

service to many points in Ontario and U.S. border 

states. They can transport anything from an envelope 

to a truckload. Their large fleet of vehicles of all sizes are 

equipped to handle your freight transportation needs 

quickly, safely and economically. They are affiliated with 

a network of transport and courier companies across 

North America and can also handle most of your freight 

forwarding needs. 

D.C. Foster Courier & Express is a complete local courier 

service that provides same day service and next 

day service within a radius of 160 km. Next day courier 

service is available outside our local area to most major 

centres in Ontario and the U.S. Call 1-800-461-6600 

to arrange for a pick-up or delivery. 

Transport Overload, the third company in the Paxton 

group, provides mobile storage trailers for those who are 

renovating, moving, or expanding. They can supply 40 

ft. to 53 ft. storage units for rent by the week, month 

or on an annual basis. 

“We have come as far as we have over the years thanks 

to our dedicated employees,” he says. 

1250 Moore Drive, Cavan 

705.745.4691 • 1.800.461.1974 

www.paxtontransport.com 


Family Owned And Operated 

For Over 37 Years 

Peterborough Appliances has been a family owned 

and operated business for over 37 years. From humble 

beginnings in downtown Peterborough to now 

boasting over 28,000 square feet of appliances with 

the best prices in the Kawarthas! 

We carry a full selection from quality manufacturers, 

such as Maytag, Whirlpool, JennAir, KitchenAid, Samsung, 

Bosch, General Electric, Frigidaire, Café, Wolf, 

SubZero, LG, Fisher & Paykel and Elmira Stove Works. 

We are an authorized service provider for most brands 

as well, so if you require any assistance, help is only a 

phone call away! 

As a “Family Owned and locally operated” store, we 

are extremely appreciative of all of the support that 

we receive from you, our friends and neighbours! 

We make several donations to the community every 

year as a way of saying “Thank You” for making Peterborough, 

Lakefield, and the Kawarthas the best place 

in the world to live! 

We have been very fortunate to be able to expand our 

store and warehouse location in the last few years, and 

we are making every effort to minimize our carbon footprint 

every step of the way. 

AWARDS 

“Favorite Appliance Store”, 

Readers Choice Awards 

The Peterborough Examiner 

2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 

2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 

“Best Over All Store”, 

Readers Choice Awards 

The Peterborough Examiner 

2009 

“Best Appliance Store” 

Diamond Award, Readers Select 

Peterborough This Week 

2010 to 2023 

We have come a long way since our beginnings on 

Hunter Street, and we owe it all to our loyal customers 

and trade partners! We are very grateful for all of 

the support that we receive from our community, 

and, wherever possible, we are happy to “give back” 

to our neighbours. 

705.748.9781 

2849 Lakefield Road, Selwyn 

peterboroughappliances.com 


y Joanne Culley 

CLAUDETTE on the KEYS 

A Novel 

BERRY STARTER & ALTERNATOR 

“We’re the Experts with The Lowest Prices” 

WE REBUILD ALL MAKES & MODELS 

• Generators 

100s of Units 

• Alternators 

In Stock 

• Starters 

• Wiper Motors 

STARTERS FOR 

ATVs, MOTORCYCLES, 

MARINE & 

SNOWMOBILES 

Authorized Warn Winch Dealer 

BERRY STARTER & ALTERNATOR 

711 Rye Street, Peterborough • 705-742-4905 

Inspired by a true story, a female pianist follows 

fortune but instead finds fascism on the rise in this 

tale of intrigue in pre-war times. 

“Claudette is a wonderfully plucky heroine who 

is willing to risk it all to provide for her young 

family. Culley brings the musical world of Toronto, 

London and Berlin to life with an intriguing 

mixture of real-life and fictional characters.” 

Dan Needles, creator of the Wingfield Farm plays. 

Available from www.chapters.indigo.ca 

or www.crossfieldpublishing.ca. 

LOVE in the AIR: 

Second World War Letters 

“The Second World War was a hate-filled time 

for many people but not for two Canadians 

whose love affair triumphed over violence, 

tragedy and separation.” 

Alan Skeoch, historian, author, 

and Governor General’s Award Winner 

Available from www.friesenpress.com/bookstore 

More information at www.joanneculley.com 

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CHERNEY PROPERTIES 

SERVING PETERBOROUGH FOR 80 YEARS 

Cherney Properties has been serving the local community for over 80 

years. The ongoing success of this family-run business lies in a focused 

alignment of values towards clients, community, and staff. 

Responsible decision-making, ethical practices, creative thinking, and 

organized practices form the basis of Cherney Properties principles. 

COMMERCIAL • RETAIL • INDUSTRIAL 

Longstanding landlord-tenant relationships that include 90 commercial 

and 140 residential tenants, are the result of personalized, competent 

services that inspire confidence. 

The company values are mirrored through a focused responsibility to the 

social fabric of the community, where Cherney Properties continues to 

make a difference through support of local needs. 

Led by Kristi Dick, Property Manager, Cherney Properties has built key 

employee talent serving clients and community. 

In addition to Kristi, there are three other office staff, three full-time 

maintenance staff, a residential building caretaker, and two part-timers. 

With their own maintenance staff and relationships with local trades, 

Cherney Properties offers full-service to its clients. 

Cherney Properties looks to continued success as the family-run business 

works hand-in-hand with the community. 

Cherney Properties is located at 171 King St. For more information, please 

call 705-876-1717 or visit www.cherneyproperties.com. 

“PETERBOROUGH’S GREATEST LANDLORD” 

COMMERCIAL • RETAIL • INDUSTRIAL 

171 King St. • 165 King St. • 159 King St. / 277 George St. N. • 261 George St. N. 

765 The Kingsway • 785 The Kingsway / Erskine Ave. • 637 The Queensway 

700 Clonsilla Ave. • 686 Rye St. • 1789 Stenson Blvd. 

1119 Water St. • 1123 Water St. • 207 Kent St. W., Lindsay 

RESIDENTIAL 

300 Hedonics Rd. • 61 London St. 

RESIDENTIAL 

171 King St. Peterborough 705.876.1717 

www.cherneyproperties.com 


HERB LANG WELL DRILLING 

One Mover... 

Endless 

Possibilities! 

McWilliams 

Moving & Storage Ltd. 

THE SAFEST MOVE 

YOU CAN MAKE 

Don’t Text 

& Drive! 

BUILT ON HONESTY AND CONSISTENT 

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1985 

Herb Lang Well Drilling has been proud to serve the 

residents and businesses of Omemee and the surrounding 

areas of Ontario. We use a state-of-the art dual rotary drill 

rig, rig tender, pump service truck with a crane and a 

mini excavator for upgrades and well decommissions. 

705-743-4597•1-800-461-6464 

www.mcwilliamsmoving.com 

SERVING ALL POINTS IN CANADA & U.S.A. 

705.799.7088 • 4852 Hwy 7, Omemee 

www.welldrillingpeterborough.com 

705-887-7775 

Monthly Makers 

Markets in our 

Large Outdoor 

Event Space 

Lots of Parking 

Lake Life at its Best... 

A short drive...A world away... 

Family owned & operated since 1991 

A Beautiful Lakeside Resort Lodge 

• Buckhorn, 90 minutes N.E. of Toronto 

• 3 generations family owned and operated 

• 34 rooms each with a private balcony 

• Honeymoon Suites, Fireplace, Jetted Tub 

• Dining, Conferences, 

Weddings, Lakeside Decks 

• Pool, Beach and 65 Acres of 

Trails and Perennial Gardens 

• Pristine Natural Wilderness Setting 

with seasonal sports included 

• Local Winery, Shops, 

Quaint Villages, Art Galleries 

• Canoes, Kayaks, 

Paddle Boards, Peddle Boat 

• Badminton, Volleyball, Golf Putting 

Green, Driving Net and Sand Trap 

• Horseshoes, Campfire by the Lake 

• Winter Sports ~ Skating , 

Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing 

1-800-387-8100 

Buckhorn • Year Round 

www.westwindinn.net 


Arriving Early 2024 


ALL-ELECTRIC 2024 HONDA PROLOGUE 

SET TO ARRIVE AT TRENT VALLEY HONDA 

Monika Carmichael, Dealer Principal at Trent Valley Honda, is 

excited to announce the arrival early in the new year of the 

2024 Honda Prologue, their all-electric midsize SUV, which 

has been co-developed with GM. 

“The new Prologue has been long-awaited by staff and 

customers,” says Carmichael, who won the Businesswoman 

of the Year Award in 2019. “We’re happy that the technology 

and infrastructure is in place to support this vehicle.” 

The car will have an anticipated 450 km plus EPA range 

rating, DC fast charging capability, generous interior space, 

and a sporty style, so that it can go on adventures beyond 

the city limits. Its state-of the art technology features 

standard Google built-in, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and 

Android Auto compatibility. 

“The Prologue represents the next step in Honda’s 

electrification strategy roadmap, which will see 15 new EV 

models available by 2030,” continues Carmichael. 

Trent Valley Honda is now taking orders for the Prologue, 

with the first deliveries slated for early 2024. 

Carmichael says that Honda has invested billions of dollars 

at their plants in Alliston, Ontario and in their EV Hub in Ohio 

so that customers can be assured of reliable, affordable 

options. The company is also embarking on a joint venture 

involving six major automakers to create a high-powered 

charging network across Canada and the U.S. which will 

allow electric vehicle owners the freedom to travel without 

worrying about battery range. 

The 7th generation of Honda’s best-selling SUV, the CR- 

V, sets the benchmark for safety, technology, design, and 

performance. Carmichael says that because the cars are 

manufactured in Ontario, they aren’t experiencing order 

backlogs as some manufacturers are, especially on the 

hybrid models. 

“The CR-V Hybrid is our core model that is still a good 

stepping stone for those who are hesitant to go to a fully 

electric vehicle,” she continues. “It gets about 800 km per 

tank and has excellent safety features, such as a ‘snow 

mode’ which allows for maximum traction and performance 

in icy conditions. The ‘e-con mode’ helps drivers get more 

fuel efficiency.” 

Carmichael notes that for many years the CR-V has been a 

top seller in Peterborough and the surrounding area because 

of its suitability to the cottage country lifestyle, with lots of 

room to carry outdoor equipment and supplies. 

“We represent a brand that has always been committed to 

the environment and offers products consumers want that 

better their lifestyles,” she says. “Honda’s commitment to 

safety, low emissions, new technology and reliability have 

been the core and essence of our strategy and key success 

factors for us since the inception of the brand in Canada, 53 

years ago.” 

705.748.2777 • 800.858.8585 

851 Hwy #7 E • tvhonda.com 

Peterborough’s Honda Store Since 1975 


Tom and Matt Elliott 

Financial 

planning 

and 

wealth 

management 

Employee 

and 

owner 

benefit 

programs 

Strategies for 

corporate 

tax-efficiency 

and succession 

planning 

Succession 

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keep the 

farm 

in the family 

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PETERBOROUGH 

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Peterborough ON 

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PETERBOROUGH 

925-550 Airport Rd 

Peterborough, ON 

K9J 0E7 

BELLEVILLE 

4-6835 Hwy. 62 

Belleville, ON 

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KINGSTON 

190 Binnington Crt 

Kingston, ON 

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(866) 285-7772 

(877) 426-2704 

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