The Peterborough Examiner

Jeff Thrift Store open downtown on George Street and humane society offers ‘ruff’le’ travel prize

- JOEL WIEBE JOEL WIEBE IS VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & COMMUNICAT­IONS, PETERBOROU­GH AND THE KAWARTHAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

There’s a new store in downtown Peterborou­gh. Jeff Thrift Store recently opened at 425 George St. N. Jeff’s has a bit of a different approach by selling clothing based on weight. The store offers an affordable and sustainabl­e alternativ­e for getting designer fashion at discount prices, offering both clothing and accessorie­s. It offers new, used, and liquidatio­n overstock items. Drop by and find some fashionabl­e new outfits.

Coldwell Banker Electric Realty

There’s a new addition to Peterborou­gh’s real estate landscape: Coldwell Banker Electric Realty. It is an independen­tly owned and operated Coldwell Banker franchise, offering a unique perspectiv­e to the local market. Its mission is to seamlessly connect agents and consumers within a thriving digital ecosystem. It provides agents with a cutting-edge platform, world-class coaching, and training in an A.I.friendly environmen­t.

For consumers, agents aim to be a gateway to exceptiona­l real estate experience­s backed by global brand recognitio­n. Drop by its office at 215 George St. N. in Peterborou­gh or find them online at cbelectric­realty.ca.

New business programs offered

Looking to sharpen your business and non-profit skills? Trent University has worked with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, KLCFDC and LAUNCH Kawartha to develop two new micro credential programs. Business Essentials and Strategies is an introducto­ry course that explains essential concepts and provides strategies on how to apply them effectivel­y in the workplace. Non-profit Management Essentials is a timely initiative designed to equip nonprofit profession­als with critical management skills. Contact Trent University for more informatio­n.

Win ‘ruff’le travel voucher

Looking to head somewhere warm this winter? The Peterborou­gh Humane Society has a ‘ruff ’le prize for you. They just launched its second iteration of this popular contest and the grand prize is a $5,000 travel voucher from Marlin Travel Peterborou­gh.

Its first 50/50 ‘ruff’le ran this spring and reached a total jackpot of $43,615. Get your tickets by Sept. 25 and you’re entered into the $500 early bird draw. Tickets are available until Oct. 15 and you can get them at phs5050.ca.

 ?? CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTOS ?? Coldwell Banker Electric Realty, an independen­tly owned and operated Coldwell Banker franchise, offers a unique perspectiv­e to the local market.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTOS Coldwell Banker Electric Realty, an independen­tly owned and operated Coldwell Banker franchise, offers a unique perspectiv­e to the local market.
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Jeff Thrift Store recently opened at 425 George St. N.
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The Peterborou­gh Humane Society has a ‘ruff’le prize for you. It just launched its popular contest and the grand prize is a $5,000 travel voucher from Marlin Travel Peterborou­gh.
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