Put your sunglasses on, York St just got brighter! “Soul-friends” and former colleagues, Nikki Wagler (left) and Nicole Streicher (right), have opened their dream business – Coles & Keys – bringing...

Lisa Killeleagh opened her sweet gift shop, Daisies and Doilies, on Wellington St, just in time for Christmas shoppers! When we visited in December, Lisa was excited to share that the...

Welcome to Amanda Hohner who has opened Hollyhock Hair Studio inside her good childhood friend, Brittany Raycraft’s Primrose Tattoo space at 162 Erie St.  Amanda, mum of two small children ages...

A warm “welcome home” to Bronwyn and Aaron Linley, the owners of the newly opened Bluebird restaurant on Ontario St! Already a hub for the old “down the street” neighbourhood crowd,...

Ariana Poch, owner of Pistolnik Designs, has an eye and a passion for the fun, the bright, and the whimsical in home decor. Ariana is a furniture upholsterer – chairs,...

A very warm and hearty welcome to BOWL BAR that opened last month at 145 Ontario St. Owned by Keystone Group’s, Kim Hurley and Anthony Jordaan, this new healthy bistro...

The Many Lives of Festival Square… “Old buildings whisper to us in the creaking of floorboards and rattling of windowpanes.” ― Fennel Hudson I love old buildings, in particular I...

Traditional Cocktails – Quality Fare – Elevated Comfort. Welcome to Brian Clarke, owner of the new Elizabeth. at the corner of Ontario St and Waterloo St. This 34-seat restaurant has...

Shelby Marchand is exactly the personality you’d expect behind this business’s name – bubbly, smiley and sweet! This young mother of three girls, 5 and under, has opened her very...

“I would like to introduce myself to all; my name is Jamie Pritchard and as of July 18th I am the General Manager for the Downtown Stratford BIA. Four years...