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Community Spotlight

Each week Keith and Lisa profile a real, currently operating local business in the Scugog area, starting with Port Perry and rotating through the communities around Lake Scugog. Every feature covers what the business does, why it stands out, and why it matters to the neighbourhood around 459 Victoria Street.

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An editorial-style scene of a candlelit lakeside bistro patio at dusk, with wine glasses and small plates on the table, string lights overhead and calm water beyond

Community Spotlight October 28, 2026

Pickles & Olives Bistro: Port Perry Community Spotlight

A Port Perry Community Spotlight on Pickles & Olives Bistro, the Italian-inspired lakeside bistro at 110 Water St rated 4.4 stars on Google.

The interior of a rustic country food market with a glass-front butcher counter of fresh cuts and cheeses, wooden shelves of preserves and baked goods, and warm afternoon light over a worn wooden floor

Community Spotlight October 21, 2026

Trading Post Quality Foods: Scugog Community Spotlight

A Scugog Community Spotlight on Trading Post Quality Foods, the family-run country store and award-winning butcher shop, rated 4.7 stars on Google.

A heritage bakery interior in Port Perry with a glass display case of glazed donuts, apple fritters and butter tarts, warm morning light across a worn wood floor

Community Spotlight October 14, 2026

Hank's Pastries: Port Perry Community Spotlight

A Port Perry Community Spotlight on the family-run bakery at 204 Queen St, famed for apple fritters and a signature butter tart doughnut, rated 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor.

A red-and-cream Ontario farm market porch in early October, with wooden crates of apples and squash, small pumpkins, golden mums and maple trees turning amber behind the market

Community Spotlight October 7, 2026

Willowtree Farm: Scugog Community Spotlight

A Scugog Community Spotlight on the family-run farm market and cafe at 975 Regional Rd 21, rated 4.6 stars on Google from more than 1,000 reviews.

A warm heritage craft brewery taproom with a long polished wood bar, brass taps and exposed timber beams from an 1870s building, in late-afternoon light

Community Spotlight September 30, 2026

Old Flame Brewing Co.: Port Perry Community Spotlight

A Port Perry Community Spotlight on the craft brewery pouring traditional German-style lagers inside the 1874 Ontario Carriage Works building, rated 4.6 stars on Google.

Fresh gluten-free loaves, golden butter tarts and muffins arranged with a jar of honey on a rustic farmhouse table in warm morning light

Community Spotlight September 23, 2026

Marcelle's Kitchen: Scugog Community Spotlight

A Scugog Community Spotlight on the 100 percent dedicated gluten-free bakery at Redman's Crossroads on Scugog Island, rated 4.8 out of 5 on Restaurant Guru.

A warm candlelit heritage cafe dining room in Port Perry, with a grand piano beside a tall window, period wainscoting and linen-set tables

Community Spotlight September 16, 2026

The Piano Cafe and George Stanley Inn: Port Perry Community Spotlight

A Port Perry Community Spotlight on the family-owned cafe and boutique inn inside a restored 1884 Queen Street landmark, rated 4.6 stars.

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