The Business Beat submitted by Stuart Harrison

Fontaine Source for Sports is making a big move this week, opening in a new location at 729 Park Street. In business for nearly 70 years, Fontaines specializes in Hockey, Biking, Lacrosse, Baseball and more.  The new retail and service space will open this Wednesday and is located in the former DeLaFosse Library building at 729 Park Street. With 10,000 square feet of space, stop in or find Fontaines Source for Sports on Facebook or Instagram.

Cherry on Top Cheesecakes recently opened at 184 Marina Boulevard in Peterborough’s North End. Owner Robyn has a reputation for the flavour and quality of her cheesecake, and now she can share them far and wide from her own retail store. The menu changes regularly, but classic flavours include cherry, blueberry and lemon. You’ll find Cherry on Top Cheesecakes on Facebook and Instagram.

Quest It is a Peterborough-based company that offers a map-based application where users can post tasks that they either need help with or are willing to provide. Perhaps you need help with some Fall yard work, putting up your Christmas lights, or shoveling snow this winter, just post it on Quest It, and others can apply to do the work. Whether you need a hand or have the expertise to lend a hand, check out questit.ca

The second annual Cancer Takedown is scheduled for next Thursday, November 9 at the Market Hall in Downtown Peterborough. Described as a ‘spirit-raiser’ for anyone touched by cancer the event shines a light on the mental burden of cancer and unites people through song, story and solidarity. Performers that night will include Melissa Payne, Kate Suhr, Linda Kash, Megan Murphy, Anthony Bastianon, Rob Phillips and more. All proceeds go to Cancer Care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. For tickets visit markethall.org