Downtown Oakville’s Core 1 has been the local region’s go-to source for ‘all things Apple’ since 1987. Originally founded in 1987 as Canadian Computer Outlet (located at the corner of Trafalgar and Randall), its current ownership re-branded it to Core 1, with an eye towards the future of the company. “We rebranded the store and […]

Growing up with problematic skin, Connie Strazzeri struggled with the fact that in order to protect and nourish her skin with high-quality products, it would cost a small fortune. “Many drugstore brands, while affordable, use harmful chemicals in their products that are harsh on the skin, or offer reverse effects,” said Connie. “So as an […]

Sip back and relax as we introduce you to The Copper Bell. Always a fan of candles, Guelph’s Katrina Bell was frustrated upon discovering the toxic side effects of paraffin wax candles. “I’ve always been a big candle fan but developed a sensitivity to scented candles after having my daughter,” said Katrina. “I discovered that […]

Achieving a successful life starts with self-love and self-care. That’s the foremost belief that inspired Toronto’s Liza Martinenko to found Mood Milk. “When I was going through nutrition school, I was having a hard time managing my stress levels and anxiety. I was not taking care of myself, and it showed. I realized one of […]

Julia McCann’s journey into the art of flower pressing began several years ago, with a purple carnation. “My flower pressing journey started years ago on Valentine’s Day when I decided to press some flowers my boyfriend had given me. I still remember the first flower I ever pressed and the flower that started my passion […]

Celebrate the soothing breeze of summer, cozy nights on the patio and the great outdoors with Terradomi Candle Co’s signature scents. It was a couple years ago, in early 2019, that Andreea Apostol started making candles as a hobby and it quickly became a passion. Upon learning that most mainstream candles are made from toxic […]

Amna Abdelhadi, Founder & Head Formulator of Timi & Mila was inspired to create a line of ‘Simple, Natural, Care Products’ as an alternative to toxic products on today’s shelves.  As a new mom living in Eqypt, she struggled to find chemical-free products that would help her babies sensitive skin, specifically when it came to […]

Calista Tanaka’s passion for jewelry was sparked in her early childhood, growing up in Bali, Indonesia. “As a three-year-old girl I loved dressing up as a princess for most occasions. I also remember being very picky about what I wanted to wear and how I would match my clothing to my accessories,” said Calista. “As […]

Have you paused for your moment of magic today? Surrender your inner boss babe, slow the grind, and halt the hustle with Wax + Wane Coffee. Founded in 2020 by Chantsy, a local Ottawa influencer, Wax + Wane Coffee was created from her love of coffee and a reminder to slow down from her busy […]

Serial entrepreneur Bisma Bhatti founded Lennon, in May, 2021.  She designed Lennon as a capsule collection of timeless pieces that would combat the waste of fast-fashion. Her goal was to create a complete and sustainable wardrobe that would stand the test of time. The slogan “Free of Gender. Full of Love. #LennonForAll” is something that […]

Oakville’s Chrissie Iacobelli was working in the corporate world for 23 years before the diagnosis of a rare liver disease forced her to leave her job and prompted her to engage in some self-reflection and discovery. “It [the diagnosis] was my saving grace really and it’s when my wellness journey began more than seven years […]

Firebat Coffee’s story goes back to 2013 in El Salvador, when Leena and Gustavo Castelar were planning a move and had the desire to bring great Salvadoran coffee to Canada. At the time, their friend Rodrigo was heavily involved in the Salvadoran specialty coffee landscape, and so gasoline met fire. A great friendship started that […]

Victoria Garofalo had been working as a biologist for almost ten years but felt like something was missing in her life. With two young children, Garofalo was worried about their future and wanted to make a bigger difference to leave them with a healthier planet and a greener future. “Everyday seeing the news and images […]

Maison Apothecare is an outward expression of everything that is important to Founder, Formulator & President Natacha Rey: family, creativity, honesty, loyalty, and the planet. Born in France and raised on an organic farm in Ontario, Natacha Rey spent her childhood making potions and lotions for her loved ones — using the ingredients she collected […]

Meet Elena & Rachel of Bodega Wellness in Burlington & Hamilton. It was nearly 11 years ago that Rachel Green founded Bodega Wellness, with one sole purpose: to help people and heal the community with ancient plant based medicine. Now run by Rachel and her friend Elena Dyagileva, with storefronts in both Burlington and Hamilton,  Bodega […]

Luis Velasquez and Juliana Berrio are the owners of Familia Fine Foods in Burlington. After attending business school together in Colombia, Luis & Juliana moved to Canada where Luis graduated as a professional chef. He then worked in corporate banking in Toronto for seven years before deciding to pursue his lifelong passion: cooking. It was then, […]

  Happy International Women’s Day!   Today (March 8) and throughout the month of March (being Women’s History Month), we celebrate the achievements of all women —past, present and future.   There are so many women who are making a difference in their communities and all over the world. Here at Look Local, over 90% […]