The year 2016 seemed like a turning point for Canadian products, as the nation felt under pressure from our neighbor to the south. This feeling spurred a movement across the country to "buy local" and spend more of our dollars purchasing products made in Canada. Then Covid-19 arrived in early 2020 and this initiative was taken even more seriously as we worked to support our local economy.
The pandemic forced people to stay at home and encouraged us to become even more passionate about buying at home. We as consumers quickly became aware of the importance of shopping locally, thus contributing to the success of Canadian-made items.
Dew Drop Inc – With the recent world disruption attributed to Covid-19 Pandemic I’ve found myself, like many others, with life on pause, career at a halt, and it’s pulled me into nostalgia. This time has afforded me the opportunity…
Busy as a Bee at Dew Fresh Honey. Our Hive (or Honey House) is located in beautiful Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada. Owner and Beekeeper, Shelley, has worked for 24 years, producing and packaging fresh natural honey. B.Sc.(U of Guelph), B.A.(SFU)…
It was in November 1989 that the Canadian company Les apparel de sports Dexim entered the field of “active fashion”. From then on, she worked in the creation and manufacture of golf and leisure clothing for women. Now known under the…
Diablo Boots Ltd. has been on Gateway Blvd. for over 22 years since Dusty and Darlene Doktor bought the store from Darlene’s parents Peter and Inez Porayko. Peter started his original store called Del Marche Shoes on Jasper Ave…
Diabolo Puppets is a small company based in Laval, Quebec. It was founded in 1992 by designer/owner Steven Barkley, who has been making puppets since childhood. Diabolo Puppets has been awarded the highest level rating (three stars) from the…
Diamond Tea Gown has been bringing exceptional style to shoppers far and wide since our founding, and we don’t intend on stopping anytime soon. Our vision is fast-paced, forward-thinking and fashion-centered at its core, and all of our…
Diana Watters Handmade – I am an Interior Designer, and avid crafter that has been crocheting and doing embroidery since I was a kid. My mom macrame’d and cross stitched, my Oma got me going with crocheting, and my other grandmother…
Diane Balit Enameled Jewelry watches are unique and valuable works of art which testify to both the creativity and attention to detail of this Canadian artist with a world wide reputation Diane Balit excels in the art of creating art with a…
At Dick Duffs Organic Jerky we know that to be the best, you have to use the best ingredients. That’s why we start with organic beef. Our cattle is raised sustainably without the use of GMOs, pesticides, added hormones, or antibiotics. So…
Most of the employees at Diefenbaker Spice And Pulse are local to the area. We are friends and neighbors who grew up together and now enjoy many of the benefits that rural life affords us and our families. DSP is one of the largest employers in the…
