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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Downtown Pembroke
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Rona Petawawa
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...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Efficiency First Insulation and Contracting - Andrew Snelgrove
One of the hottest topics in the Ottawa Valley and indeed right across the country is the lack of affordable housing. For those who are fortunate enough to be able to maintain such a luxury, the next step is to make sure your home is well insulated t...
May 22, 2025
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...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Epoxy That - Craig Smith
Anytime a revolutionary product is developed that is both beautiful and durable, one has a real winner on their hands. Craig Smith, Owner of Epoxy That here in Pembroke is one such person who has that claim to fame. Craig discusses how he plans to sh...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: The Pembroke Business Improvement Area - Bethea Summers
The small business community in Pembroke is thriving and growing by leaps and bounds. Bethea Summers, Executive Director of the P.B.I.A has the pleasure of being among the first to welcome new businesses and help them get their footing in the critica...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Rona Petawawa - Courtney Latham
Since 1939 Rona has been a Canadian hardware institution across the country and continues to thrive as a nation wide industry leader. Petawawa Manager Courtney Latham talks about how she came up through the ranks of this iconic brand and what being a...
May 22, 2025