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Have You Heard the Word About Lovin' it Local?
Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe

Have You Heard the Word About Lovin' it Local?

What’s your favourite local gem? Is it a store? A restaurant? An artisan? A beautiful place? How much do you know about the diverse and interesting opportunities offered by the our local businesses? Whether you’re a business owner, a customer, a chef or a someone eating delicious local grub (or anyone and everyone in between!), we invite you to join us in participating in the Lovin’ it Local campaign!

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Lovin' it Local: Meet the Owner
Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe

Lovin' it Local: Meet the Owner

The Lovin’ it Local campaign has been in full swing for a few months, hoping to encourage residents of the Kawartha Lakes + Haliburton regions to explore the hidden gems in their own backyard. A number of the beloved local businesses of Fenelon Falls have been featured, and we wanted to highlight a few of the interviews and photoshoots that were conducted to help you learn about our local business owners!

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Iconic Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club looks to Evolve with the Times
Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe

Iconic Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club looks to Evolve with the Times

The last 20 months have been very difficult on public venues intended for social and recreational purposes. The pandemic closures have been devastating for facilities which provide the much-needed occasions to meet, exercise and interact with others. The economic impact is hard felt by all involved. The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens Club at 58 Murray Street, Fenelon Falls has lost significant revenue from the lack of venue bookings and events normally held in the building

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Introducing: Lovin' it Local!
Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe

Introducing: Lovin' it Local!

On behalf of the “Lovin’ It Local” campaign committee, we invite you to learn with us about the fascinating people, places and businesses just steps from our own front doors here in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. Local businesses: We’d love you to get involved! Please participate in this campaign using the toolkit and branded materials available here and on the website.

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Passport to Christmas Starts Nov 19th!
Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe

Passport to Christmas Starts Nov 19th!

It’s that time of year again! The 4th annual Passport to Christmas promotion starts on Friday, November 19th. Shop and dine your way through the holiday season at the 34 participating shops and restaurants where you’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list and you can treat yourself to a great meal too!

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Fajitas, Margaritas, & Trivia
Support Local Business, Fun In Fenelon Melissa Dafoe Support Local Business, Fun In Fenelon Melissa Dafoe

Fajitas, Margaritas, & Trivia

Every couple of months the Chamber Board of Directors plan an event to bring Chamber Members together. Over the last year, these events have been difficult to plan, especially because they revolve around being social and engaging with others. Last night the Chamber hosted an event over zoom with cocktail creations, a guided dinner with James Mahoney, Chef at The Cow and Sow, and ended with Trivia by Russell from the Fenelon Falls Brewery. It was a great success!

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Poached Cod in Tomato Curry by TheDevineKitchen
Food and Drink, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe Food and Drink, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe

Poached Cod in Tomato Curry by TheDevineKitchen

It’s not quite barbeque season but we’re done with our winter standards. How about frozen fish for dinner? It took me years to figure out that it’s better to cook frozen fish frozen than to thaw it first. Here’s a fabulous poaching recipe to delight your senses, inspired by Bon Appétit. Serve over basmati rice. Brown or white, it’s your choice.

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