#SMALL BUSINESS THAT ROCKS

There’s something special about a #SmallBusinessThatRocks. They are often family-owned and operated, and they take pride in their craftsmanship. That’s why we’re excited to feature The Classic Edge Shaving Store today! This small business has been family-owned and operated since 2010, and they take great pride in their craftsmanship. Not only are their razors “shave…

When it comes to hearing aid clinics, Beck Hearing Aid Centre is a #SmallBusinessThatRocks. They have been in business for over 50 years, and they are still family owned and operated. Their team of specialists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the practice, and they offer a full spectrum of products and services.…

  ABA Compass is a leader when it comes to providing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Owner and clinical director Najla Yousef is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA®) with over 15 years of experience in the field – making her highly qualified and passionate about…

Damian Krzyminski is the CEO of Prima Sonoro, a manufacturer of high-performance carbon fibre string instruments. What Damian and his team have accomplished in such a short time is nothing less than impressive.  In this week’s post, we feature Prima Sonoro. Damian and his team have taken traditional instrument making into the 21st century and…

Shelisa Bainbridge is a true visionary in the world of business. Her inventive approach to leadership training is something that all businesses should take note of. By inverting traditional top-down leadership models, Shelisa enables entry-level leaders to bring about change within their organizations. This is a game-changing way of thinking about leadership, and it is…

We’ve all spent a lot of time getting to know our houses over the course of the recent pandemic. Sheltering in place and working from home has made us fall in love with where we live – but we’ve been staring at the walls so much, we’ve started to notice points to be improved on.…

If you’re anywhere in Southwestern Ontario, you live in an incredible agriculture hot spot that’s connected directly to sensitive ecosystems and resources like the Great Lakes. Supporting the local farms in our area is essential – not to mention delicious. You can probably tell when the food you eat travels thousands of kilometres on a…

Local bookstores get a lot of attention this time of year – as they rightly should – but we shouldn’t forget local authors. Most of them do many jobs: writer, publisher, and bookseller all rolled into one. If you’re looking for something London this Christmas, you couldn’t find something more local than the books of…

All parents know that it is so much fun to dress your little one in special clothes! Every child deserves something just for them – whether it’s pyjamas, a Halloween costume, or a cute little tutu – no matter how old they are! If you’re having some trouble finding the perfect little outfit for your…

  If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, you know that flooding is an all-too-common threat. When torrential rains fall on neighbourhoods around the city, those connected to sewer systems built more than a century ago often expect the nuisance of ankle-deep floodwaters. Unfortunately, this flooding can also affect the basements and ground floors…

    In the last two eventful years, we witnessed some incredible things from selfless people just doing what they do best. For example, when going out became a health hazard for many people in our community, in-home services stepped up to offer medical aid, personal care, and companionship. Many in the city and the…

  Plumbing has come a long, long way since the days of ancient Rome. We’re lucky to rely on the systems we have now, but with this convenience comes different complications – now, we have to think about faucets, sinks, flush toilets, sump pumps, and sewage pumps. When one – or all! – of these…