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.
CLICK ON THE STORY BELOW TO READ MORE
Supported by
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Tariffs shifting taste in beer at Depanneur Thompson - and the community's on board
The latest owners of a family-run institution in Portage-du-Fort are full steam ahead as they experiment with a new roster of locally made suds to satisfy their regular customers. Four years into running Depanneur Thompson, Martin Herault says the co...
1h ago
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Renfrew's A Sense of Country blends nostalgia with a buy-local mission
What should have been a short-term project to help Mel Blimke bridge into retirement has turned into nearly 15 years of old-fashioned, personable service and plenty of unique, hard-to-find products, most of which are proudly Canadian. A Sense of Coun...
1h ago
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Local materials, attention to detail mean superior product at Northshore Structures
Tim Bursey and his team at Northshore Structures have been handcrafting log and timber frames since 1996, turning out extremely strong - and beautiful - work that can be seen across the Ottawa Valley and beyond. Tim's wife Carrie, who helps run the ...
1h ago
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: GPS To Go uses Canadian-made products
GPS to GO offers a complete, end-to-end fleet tracking solution for business vehicles across Canada and the U.S., from GPS trackers to fleet management software. Owner Russ Salo explains that his Ottawa-based company is an authorized reseller of Geo...
1h ago
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Renfrew County urges you to 'Think Local'
Canadians are rallying to support local businesses and products in the wake of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and here in Renfrew County, there has always been strong endorsement to buy local and support the local businesses that create jobs, make pr...
1h ago