Celebrating Canadian businesses that put community first.
We shine a spotlight on homegrown companies that are making a difference by
sourcing local products, creating local jobs, and giving back to the communities they call home.
From coast to coast, these businesses represent the heart of Canada:
innovative, resilient, and deeply rooted in the places they serve.
Join us as we profile the people and stories behind these proudly local enterprises
and discover why buying Canadian isn’t just good for business, it’s good for all of us.
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Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Dandelion Foods
Dandelion Foods in Almonte has been ahead of the curve for quite some time. "Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local" could be described as its mantra since the store's inception in 2014. Proprietor Meg Petitpas says she has noted an increase in tr...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Arnprior Home Hardware
Time flies when you're having fun! It's been half a decade already since former employees Ron Smyth and James Cayen took over at Arnprior Home Hardware. The Arnprior store was originally located on Elgin Street, at the present location of Crave Bistr...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Ashley Cavanagh of ONTRAC Employment Resource Services
ONTRAC Employment Resources Services in Arnprior helps connect job seekers and employers. It is, as they say, "funded in part by the government of Canada and the government of Ontario" ONTRAC is the principal sponsor of Oldies 107.7's "...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: GPS To Go uses Canadian-made products
GPS to GO offers a complete, end-to-end fleet tracking solution for business vehicles across Canada and the U.S., from GPS trackers to fleet management software. Owner Russ Salo explains that his Ottawa-based company is an authorized reseller of Geo...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Renfrew County urges you to 'Think Local'
Canadians are rallying to support local businesses and products in the wake of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and here in Renfrew County, there has always been strong endorsement to buy local and support the local businesses that create jobs, make pr...
May 22, 2025