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: 1000 Islands Brewery
It's 'Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local Day' We are profiling Owain Devlin, Head Brew Master at 1000 Islands Brewery in downtown Brockville. The brewery is located in the former home of a staple business in Brockville, the Dave Jones Sports Shop. It re...
May 22, 2025

Proudly Canadian Proudly Local: Arbru Brewery
It's 'Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local Day' We are profiling Phil Audet, Owner of Arbru Solar Brewery in Mallorytown. Out on Quabbin Road, Arbru is Canada's only solar-powered brew pub that will be celebrating its third anniversary in business this Ju...
May 22, 2025

Proudly Canadian Proudly Proudly Local: Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust
It's Proudly Local Proudly Canadian Day! Today we are profiling the Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust, a nature conservancy, located in Athens. The 111 acre property features a recently renovated barn with plenty of history behind it. Marnie Ross...
May 22, 2025

Proudly Canadian Proudly Local: Burnbrae Farms LTD.
It's 'Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local Day' We are profiling Margaret Hudson, President and CEO of Burnbrae Farms Ltd. Burnbrae is a sixth-generation, family owned Canadian company known for their high quality eggs. Margaret says believe it or not, th...
May 22, 2025

Proudly Canadian Proudly Local: United Way Leeds and Grenville
It's Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local Day! We are profiling the United Way Leeds and Grenville, which has been around for nearly 70 years, serving the region in many ways. Melissa Hindman recently took time to speak with us about what they do for the ...
May 22, 2025