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Backgrounder: Three southern Ontario food manufacturers receive nearly $2.4 million to grow and create jobs - Canada.ca. Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. 2024-02-21
Rural P.E.I. woollen-mill manufacturer passes business to the next generation. Twin sisters ran Belfast Mini Mills for 30 years, but now their sons are taking over. Victoria Walton · CBC News. Nov 13, 2023
How an Ontario flour mill saved an iconic Canadian hot cereal loved by northerners. Mark Rinker, owner of Arva Flour Mill in Ontario bought the recipe for Red River Cereal and now sells it online. Luke Carroll. CBC News. Nov 20 2022
This Tweed, Ont., winery is winning awards for 'incredibly smooth' port discovered 170 years ago. 'Portage' dates back to the McClure Arctic Expedition in 1850. CBC News. Sep 04, 2022
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Rana Foroohar, in her new book, Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-global World, discusses the shift to producing for ourselves, owning our own Supply chains, and being more regionalized.
Bob McDonald, in his book The Future is Now, discusses the clean energy alternatives that have him optimistic about society’s ability to combat climate change.
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A simple, eco-friendly chocolate-hazelnut spread? 'Real food only' startup has you covered. Alexa Battler. U of T news August 30, 2022
This family-owned business is the largest organic blueberry farm in southwestern Ontario. Victoria Spencer and her partner Michel own the 63-acre farm in West Lorne, Ont. Isha Bhargava. CBC. August 14, 2022
Canadian-made platform brings Black professionals together in more that 20 countries. Video. CityNews Toronto. June 07, 2022
Still the best: Welcome back to these 452 Best Managed Companies. ROB Magazine. May 10, 2022
That signature sound from some of music's best hits? Made in Canada. Producers like Murda Beatz and WondaGurl are behind some of biggest tracks in the past decade. Jenna Benchetrit. May 09, 2022
Canada Goose: Behind the scenes of the iconic outerwear brand. We toured a Toronto factory to see how Canada Goose jackets are made. Randi Mann. Apr 19, 2022
Winnipeg-based manufacturer wins contract to make buses for Toronto Transit Commission. New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE zero-emission bus. Devon McKendrick. April 18, 2022
There’s a new modular sofa in town, and it’s made in Canada. From the team that brought you the Cozey couch. Randi Mann. Apr 01, 2022
Stellantis and LG announce $5-billion EV battery plant in Ontario. Plant would eventually create more than 2,500 jobs within a key segment of the auto supply chain. Gabriel Friedman. March 23, 2022
Family-owned Milton manufacturer receives $750K in federal funding. Funds will go toward modernizing production facility and digital technology. Bambang Sadewo. March 16, 2022
Canadian Carbon Fiber Bike Manufacturer, BRIDGE Bike Works, Secures Angel Round Funding From OvareVentures. OvareVentures is adding to its portfolio of outdoor and active brands with an investment in Toronto carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer BRIDGE Bike Works. GlobeNewswire. March 16, 2022
Canadian snack maker Neal Brothers sees sales surge amid Loblaws fight with Frito-Lay. Canadian snack maker says orders have almost doubled, but costs are up, too. Pete Evans. Mar 03, 2022
Textile waste is a growing problem — and Canada still isn't doing enough to solve it, experts say. Thousands of tonnes are thrown out every year in Metro Vancouver, and much of what is re-purposed is sent abroad. Baneet Braich. Feb 28, 2022
A made-in-Canada stand-up snowmobile. Quebec company Widescape creates an entirely new winter adventure segment with the lightweight machine. Andrew McCredie. Feb 23, 2022
The pandemic is changing the North American supermarket – a reinvention that’s long overdue. Paco Underhill. Jan 8, 2022
Why isn’t more clothing made in Canada?. Buying affordable domestically made clothing isn’t as easy as the “shop local” mantra makes it sound. Here’s how we got here—and what it would take for the industry to return to its former glory. Isabel Slone. July 21, 2021
Analysis Of 124,044 Shopify Stores Says 25,788 Are Fraudulent Or Dangerous. John Koetsier. Jan 18, 2021
AlbaLisa Mexican Food nominated for Ontario Made award. With an economy struggling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly important for people to show support for Canadian and Ontario-made products to help drive our economy and keep money in a local setting. Brian Lockhart. Dec. 17, 2021
Canadian PPE manufacturers want government to shop at home first. Buying from multi-nationals 'decimating' Canada's fledgling PPE industry, group says. Julie Ireton. Dec 15, 2021
The importance of buying Canadian. Stelpro, Inc. 29 June 2020
What Are the Benefits of Businesses for the Local Economy?. With 30.2 million small businesses operating nationwide[US], the magnitude of small business impact on the local economy cannot be ignored. Elisabeth Natter. Nov 05, 2018
Striking vintage treasure: P.E.I. sunglasses company revives '80s brand. 'It feels like it was meant to be'. Sara Fraser. CBC News. April 3, 2017
Top 10 Reasons to Support Locally Owned Businesses. Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Stacy Mitchell. Dec 10, 2012
15 Reasons to Shop Locally by Brooke Barnett. Metro Family Magazine. Oklahoma City.
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