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Canadian Tire Retail: It’s all about people

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 11:15 AM

Andrea Marshall and her husband Jeff purchased the Canadian Tire store in Bolton three years ago, we recently sat down with Andrea to find out about their business journey, how they ended up in Caledon and why they chose to invest in the iconic Canadian franchise.

Tell me about Canadian Tire. How does it work? Is yours a typical franchise?

There’s over 500 stores in Canada which are all independently owned and operated as franchises. You can’t buy the store location you want immediately; it is all...

Funding opportunities for farmers, food processors and other businesses

Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2019 04:00 AM

On February 20, 2019 the Ontario Government announced intake dates and details of funding opportunities for farmers, food processors and other businesses.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

TORONTO - Ontario and the federal government announced today that beginning in March farmers and other businesses can again apply for support under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) for projects to boost innovation, economic development, environmental stewardship and food safety.

The...

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Accessibility = Good Business

Posted on Monday, February 11, 2019 01:00 AM

The numbers are staggering. Seniors and people with disabilities will represent 20 to 25% of the Canadian recreation, retail, entertainment, work place and housing market in the next ten years and beyond. In Ontario there are over 1.5 million people, including nearly 40% of people over the age of 65, with disabilities and, as our population ages those numbers will continue to rise. 

Here’s where it gets really interesting from a business perspective: 75% of people with disabilities are physically...

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Spirit Tree Estate Cidery: tourism destination, local favourite

Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2019 09:00 AM

Part of Caledon’s beautiful rural landscape, Spirit Tree Estate Cidery is one of those businesses that lives up to its exceptional reputation. Offering high quality local food, baked goods and artisan cider, it’s a tourism destination, and a local favourite. On this, its 10th year in business, we sat down with owner Tom Wilson to talk about their evolution, challenges, and future.

Orchard, cidery, farm store, bakery, restaurant – did I miss anything?

No that covers it.

Give us the back-story, where...

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House Fire/Explosion on Maple Grove Road

Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2019 02:30 AM

UPDATE (February 7, 2019)

As of noon on February 7, 2019, all the properties affected by Sunday’s house explosion on Maple Grove Road in Caledon Village have been released to their owners.

Many of those homes have been reoccupied but a few have been fenced and/or secured, and will require further inspection and remediation before owners can move back in.

Meanwhile, Town crews and contractors are working to clear debris and ensure local roads are safe for traffic. Caledon OPP will continue to ensure...