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.
Viso Lighting is inspired to elevate interiors across the globe, our team of lighting designers and fabricators are the experts in contemporary decorative light fixtures and custom lighting solutions. For over 25 years, we’ve made it our mission to…
Canadians step up in tough times, and frontline workers display that “Can-do” spirit. Canada’s Vitacore Industries manufactures top-of-the-line PPE masks and respirators for frontline workers. A collaborative corporation of Canadian doctors,…
The Covid-19 Pandemic has touched us all…some harder than others, for sure. In my case, I had to make a choice of: continue to work as I was, or have a “reset”. I chose a reset. About 30 years of my 40 year working career has been spent in the…
Truly traceable Vitala Milk was launched in 2008. EcoDairy, home of the Vitala Cows and the first demonstration farm of its kind in Canada opened in 2010 and Vitala Ice Cream is launched in 2012. In between, yogurt and eggs became part of the…
VITALITY is a female-led, award-winning line of vitamins and supplements based in Vancouver, BC. Crafted with high-quality ingredients and effective formulas that are proven to work; our supplements help change the health of our customers and…
At VitaminLab, our unique powder or capsule vitamin packs a nutritional punch, covering your recommended vitamin and mineral requirements with optional herbs, nutraceuticals and adaptogens. This isn’t just a generic multivitamin, this is one…
VodaSafe was born from the intersection of engineering and lifeguarding on the West Coast of Canada. AquaEye® is being used by Fire Rescue, Lifeguard, Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue teams to quickly locate a rescue or recovery target. AquaEye…
Our president, Michael Vokes of Vokes Furniture Inc, remembers how his grandfather, the late Thomas Vokes used to smell of sawdust and lacquer. Thomas built solid wooden cabinets for RCA Victor radios and televisions in Owen Sound, Ontario. When…
Volcano Bakery was first opened on August 8, 2016 by Haukur Hauksson. Only 9 months after he made his dream a reality he passed away suddenly in his sleep. Shortly after Gunnar and Krista were asked if we could take over his legacy. Without any…
