The Counter Opens in Quinte West
Owners Braden and Kylie Lawther met in Peterborough while attending Culinary School at Fleming College. While living in Peterborough, Braden was a baker at a fine Italian restaurant, whereas Kylie was the sous chef at a hyperlocal-focused fine dining restaurant. The couple moved to Belleville in 2021 and are excited to open their first restaurant, The Counter, in Quinte West. While working construction over the past few years, Braden Lawther found that there were few places to eat that left him feeling
QW Chamber Honours Ken & Cynthya Schmidt in 2023
The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 2023 President’s Dinner and AGM on Thursday, March 23rd at Occasions by the Bay in Bayside. This is a special night in Quinte West where the business community comes together to recognize the accomplishments of its Chamber, the success of its business community and to pay their respects to this year’s Honorary Life Time Membership recipients Ken and Cynthya Schmidt. “It is our honour this year to recognize Ken and Cynthya with a Honorary Lifetime
Larocque Boutique Opens in Quinte West
Originally born and raised in Newfoundland, Joan Larocque first moved to the Quinte region in 1989 as a military spouse. After travelling across Canada, Larocque’s family moved back to Quinte West 10 years later and remained here until they relocated to Kitchener/ Waterloo in 2005 after the passing of Larocque’s husband. It was in Kitchener/Waterloo that Joan opened Larocque Boutique in 2014 and enjoyed growing her retail business. Joan moved back to Quinte West to be closer to family during the COVID-19
Piper Arms Pub Opens in Quinte West
Opening of Piper Arms Pub in Quinte West
Originally from Mississauga, franchise owner Keethan Udayakumar has worked in the quick service restaurant industry for over 15 years. Having shadowed the Piper Arms Pub’s Belleville owner, Udayakumar was inspired to open another location of this popular franchise and join the Quinte West community, giving residents a place to connect with their families. “Our goal is to provide our customers with a casual, fun and vibrant atmosphere in which to dine, socialize and enjoy themselves,” says Udayakumar.
QW Chamber Honours Ken & Cynthya Schmidt in 2023
The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 2023 President’s Dinner and AGM on Thursday, March 23rd at Occasions by the Bay in Bayside. This is a special night in Quinte West where the business community comes together to recognize the accomplishments of its Chamber, the success of its business community and to pay their respects to this year’s Honorary Life Time Membership recipients Ken and Cynthya Schmidt.“It is our honour this year to recognize Ken and Cynthya with a Honorary Lifetime
