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Kawartha Lakes, ON – July 15, 2026: WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd., is pleased to announce the opening of WINMAR® Kawartha Lakes.

Located at 774 Rye Street, Unit 19, Peterborough, ON K9J 6W9 Phone: 705-740-1699, WINMAR® Kawartha Lakes is owned and operated by experienced franchisees Brian Bernardo and Robert Gibbs.

Together, Brian and Robert bring decades of property restoration expertise and business leadership to the region. Brian has been a respected member of the WINMAR® network for more than 20 years, successfully owning and operating WINMAR® Markham, WINMAR® Brampton, and WINMAR® Toronto. Robert joined Brian in ownership of WINMAR® Oshawa/Durham, where the partnership has built a reputation for professionalism, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.

The opening of WINMAR® Kawartha Lakes marks the continued growth of their successful partnership and their commitment to providing high-quality property restoration and reconstruction services to homeowners, businesses, property managers, insurance professionals, and institutions throughout the region.

“We are excited to bring WINMAR®’s trusted restoration services to the Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough communities,” says Brian Bernardo. “This is a growing region with tremendous potential, and we look forward to building strong relationships while helping property owners recover when disaster strikes.”

“Expanding into Kawartha Lakes is a natural next step for our partnership,” adds Robert Gibbs. “Our focus is on delivering responsive service, experienced leadership, and the resources needed to support our customers and communities when they need us most.”

“I am pleased to see Brian and Robert continue to grow within the WINMAR® network,” says Glenn Woolfrey, President of WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd. “Their proven leadership, commitment to customer service, and dedication to operational excellence have contributed to the success of WINMAR® Oshawa/Durham. I am confident they will bring that same level of professionalism and expertise to the Kawartha Lakes region.”

WINMAR® Kawartha Lakes will provide 24/7 emergency response services and specialize in water damage mitigation, fire and smoke restoration, wind and storm damage recovery, mould remediation, biohazard cleanup, and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties.

Please join us in congratulating Brian Bernardo and Robert Gibbs on the opening of WINMAR® Kawartha Lakes and in wishing them continued success as they expand their presence within the WINMAR® network.