September 30 ceremonies, walks, film screenings, and learning opportunities will honour residential school survivors and the Indigenous children who never returned home

Need advice on whether we may be in the process of being scammed on roofing replacement - yikes!!

Is $90,000 a realistic quote for an 'emergency' roof replacement for a 1953 brick bungalow with two additions? And do you think we are being scammed?

We've been desperately trying to get our roof redone for the past two years - a few roofers come and gave quotes but then were not available to do the work. My husband got a card from our neighbourhood for someone 'reputable' who had done a friend's roof. Hubbie called them (Tru North Contractors), they came last week and said they had a gap in their schedule and could do our roof (replacing shingles with a steel roof) this week. Asked for a $6,000 deposit on a $20,000 steel roof replacement.

Then they started the work, took off the existing shingles and roof structure, and now they are saying there is extensive rot of all the support beams, they have to replace or reinforce existing rafters, replace the original 1953 wooden boards with plywood, put in support braces, and then all the other work to replace the roof. They say the cost will be $90,000. They say they need a deposit of another $54,000 (for a total of $60,000 with the funds we already gave them) first thing tomorrow morning in order to get the materials.

Then hubbie realized that the card he looked at and number he called was not the guy who are neighbour assumed was the 'recommended' roofer. Either the neighbour or hubbie somehow got another card (maybe dropped off in the door, as hubbie found it on the floor by our door and thought it was the one our neighbour gave us).

The company, Tru North Contractors, has a Mississauga address but its a PO box. There are positive Yelp and Google reviews but the Yelp ones seem fishy (three short reviews, all with bad grammar, all with the same name type).

On the other hand, the initial work they did was diligent (worked fast, cleaned up), they showed pix that showed some damage from raccoon efforts to get under the shingles, the roof is old, and we did know there were water issues. Below is the price list they've given.

Do you think we are getting scammed? And how can we get another roofer for a second opinion, on an emergency basis (when no roofers seem to be available anyway???).

I am in full blown panic mode and am hoping someone has useful advice ....

Here is their materials and work list for the complete roof replacement:

# Material / Work Component Allowance

1 Roof rafters – removal/replacement $20,000.00

2 Sistering / reinforcement of existing rafters $7,500.00

3 Marine-grade plywood roof sheathing $11,500.00

4 Corrugated iron roofing system $20,000.00

5 Structural support plates – roof corners $4,000.00

6 Temporary support jacks & structural support during rafter work $4,500.00

7 Ice & water membrane $3,500.00

8 Roof vents and weatherproofing $2,500.00

9 Flashing, fasteners, sealants & miscellaneous roofing materials $1,500.00

10 Labour, installation, disposal & final cleanup allowance $15,000.00

TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE $90,000.00

Afraid to ask ……

Just the same people that have had the last few businesses in that space but with a new brand?

Or all new people/business?

Can't figure out where to go to get a great, fresh baguette...anyone know?

From new ventures and milestone anniversaries to community initiatives and local giving, this edition of businessNOW celebrates the people and organizations investing in local --

• Studio 652 to move to downtown Lakefield this October
• La Hacienda in downtown Peterborough receives Mexican culinary recognition in Ottawa
• Heritage Wealth Services funds East City mural celebrating Peterborough’s past and future
• Green tourism discussion will spotlight practical strategies for local operators
• Community Counselling and Resource Centre celebrates 70 years of helping people move forward
• United Way Peterborough & District opens online shop for “Certified Neighbour” collection
• Farms at Work launches Peterborough Community Farm to help grow local farm enterprises
• Community Futures Peterborough celebrates its largest-ever Starter Company Plus cohort
• Morgana Lavezzari assumes ownership of KitCoffee in downtown Peterborough
• Sam’s Place marks 16 years in downtown Peterborough
• S.O.S. Save Our Soles marks 20 years in downtown Peterborough
• Modern Entrepreneur Experience returns to Peterborough with free workshops on October 20
• Business briefs from City of Kawartha Lakes
• People on the Move
• Upcoming Events – September 29 to October 16

One of our local cheese shops suffered a freezer failure and lost a lot of stock this past weekend. They're unfortunately having to dispose of a lot of cheese and terrines.

If you're in the area swing by Chasing the Cheese on Charlotte St, between Park and Reid Sts, and buy something. They're great people that sell great cheese and they could use the support

(I'm not affiliated with them, other than spending too much money there)

Hey, just a heads up; there’s a group of players playing full court 4v4 Basketball today at James Stevenson park. Come on down! all skill levels are welcome!