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Five reasons to shop small versus big box
The importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overstated. Though national chains often garner publicity, local businesses...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 22, 2022
- 2 min
Four unique ways to help small businesses grow
The role small businesses play in thriving local communities cannot be overstated. Vibrant downtown areas that feature independently...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Ontario-Wide Financial offers clients several mortgage solutions
DAN CEARNS, The Standard ONTARIO: Ontario-Wide Financial provides its clients with a number of mortgage options. “We provide financing...
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Ron Davidson
- Jul 28, 2022
- 2 min
Billyard Insurance looks to keep growing after celebrating its first anniversary
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) location recently celebrated their one-year anniversary in...
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Ron Davidson
- May 14, 2022
- 2 min
Barber Rick Stylist soon to become Ferreri Barbershop
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: Phil Ferreri is the new owner of Ricks Barbershop. He also has a location in Lakefield, which he has...
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Ron Davidson
- Apr 29, 2022
- 2 min
Brock Built-In continues tradition of providing exceptional service
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Brock Built-In Specialists has been offering customers exceptional technological service since...
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Ron Davidson
- Apr 29, 2022
- 2 min
Free Topping Pizza returns to Port Perry
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Free Topping Pizza Port Perry store has new ownership and a new location, right near the waterfront....
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Ron Davidson
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Unique ways local businesses can work together
The effects of a thriving small business sector are undeniable. A post-pandemic return to normal could help small businesses regain that...
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Ron Davidson
- Jan 27, 2022
- 2 min
Silver Lights Senior Services is seeing increased demand
by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Silver-Lights-seeing-increase-Jan...
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Ron Davidson
- Dec 23, 2021
- 2 min
Get to know Boxing Day
Many people may get their fill of boxes on Christmas Day. However, people living in certain countries, including Canada, know that there...
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Ron Davidson
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Eduardo’s Fine Foods brings great taste to Port Perry
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Food has always been Eduardo’s, first love. He first studied English and did that for a while, but he...
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Ron Davidson
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Rediscover local businesses and Shop In Durham this holiday season
DURHAM: This holiday season and beyond, Durham Tourism, along with the Durham Region Joint Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, have...
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Ron Davidson
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
How to reduce reliance on big-box retailers
Big-box retailers span the globe. Though Wal-Mart, Target and Lowes may offer great deals, there’s often nothing unique about big-box...
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Ron Davidson
- Nov 4, 2021
- 5 min
Never Enough Wool
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard Meet Carol McGavin and Barb Harvel, the business partners who run Never Enough Wool. Both women are...
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Ron Davidson
- Jul 15, 2021
- 2 min
Mrs. Fields looks to complement Port Perry downtown area
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Mrs. Fields is returning to their roots with a new storefront, at 255 Queen Street, Port Perry. While...
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Ron Davidson
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
Scugog’s first cidery to open June 19th
MATTHEW SOMERVILLE, Special to The Standard with additions from Colleen Green The Standard SCUGOG: Matthew Somerville and Andrew Paul of...
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Ron Davidson
- Jun 3, 2021
- 1 min
Louie’s Cafe and Desserts Opens in Port Perry
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard Louie and Sophia, are proud to welcome everyone to their new Cafe and Dessert shop, conveniently located on...
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Ron Davidson
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
Port Perry Auto Glass Celebrates their 40th Anniversary!
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Owners of Port Perry Auto Glass & Trim Ltd., Glenn and Kelly Evans, are celebrating 40 years of business...
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Ron Davidson
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
How small businesses can plan for financial uncertainty
The uncertainty wrought by the pandemic has affected people from all walks of life. In the winter of 2019-20, the outbreak of the novel...
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Ron Davidson
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
Shopping locally is now more crucial than ever
The importance of shopping locally has been emphasized with increasing urgency in recent years. Events like Small Business Saturday and...
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