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.
Our beekeeping journey at The Honey Merchants started about 5 years ago when the kids and I were eating lunch on our back deck. Charlie, our youngest son, went pale and silent tears started running down his sweet little face. Of course we comforted…
The Incredible Seed Company is Hilary and Christopher Mueller; a quirky, wife and husband team! Their off-grid, home and gardens are located on Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore. Christopher is a lifelong gardener with a keen interest in soil…
The Jitterbug Studio is inspired by Vintage – My name is Jeanne. I am an artist & antique lover creating pretty things in my vintage beach side home in White Rock, Canada. I have built vintage elements into the decor. I find it easy to be…
At The John Russell Honey Company I believe in purity, quality, and dedication to the art and craft of beekeeping I choose to place my hives in places that will produce better tasting honey, instead of just more of it. I believe in hand processing,…
The Joosed Moose Winery: Joosed, as in, to “steal or rob.” Taken from an incident where a moose scaled the fence of the orchard to help himself to copious amounts of Meyer’s Saskatoons. “It seemed like a good fit,” said Jason. The Wines: Grande…
Founded in 2014 we, The Juice Press Inc are Halifax’s first dedicated shop in providing you with raw freshly pressed juice. Whether it is a one off drink or a cleanse, we are committed to being your one stop for a healthy lifestyle alternative…
Jacob’s great grand-daughter, Leona, with her husband Blaine Staples have been farming at The Jungle Farm since 1996. Leona finished high school in Innisfail and went on to further her education at the University of Alberta earning a BSc in Home…
We are called The Ketchup Project for one reason, we experiment and push the boundaries of what ketchup can be. From a wide variety of ingredients and colour, ketchup doesn’t always have to be what you expect from the usual suspects of multi…
LaHave Bakery, since opening in July 1985, has been steadfast in its mission to rise above the ordinary by embracing what was good in the past and adapting for the health and food security of the future. The first, and most important value is food.…
We create simply delicious Lemon Coconut Squares, perfect with a nice cup of tea, a good strong coffee or a cheeky glass of bubbles. The Lemon Square is perfect for gifts, parties, promotions, weddings or maybe just for yourself. We sell our squares…
