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Where Country Charm Meets Cocktail Hour: The Story Behind The Hitchin’ Post

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  For Rebecca Latour and her partner Ben, The Hitchin’ Post is more than just a mobile bar. It is the result of an idea that sat in the back of Rebecca’s mind for years, a lot of hard work, plenty of learning along the way, and a shared desire to create something of their own. Today, the couple are the co-owners of The Hitchin’ Post , a fully converted horse-trailer-turned-mobile-bar that brings a unique country-inspired cocktail experience directly to weddings, birthdays, corporate events, private parties and celebrations across the region. Their tagline, “Where Country Charm Meets Cocktail Hour,” perfectly captures what they have created. But the story behind the business started long before the trailer ever hit the road. Rebecca grew up working in her grandmother’s bakery. From a young age, she knew she wanted to eventually own a business of her own. For years, she assumed that business would be a bakery. She even remembers taking an entrepreneurship class in high school and lo...

Pop Golf GTA: Bringing the Golf Course to You

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  What if you didn’t have to go to the golf simulator — what if the golf simulator came to you? That simple question is at the heart of Pop Golf GTA , a fully mobile golf simulator experience founded by two friends, Ranojan Yoganathan and Kabir Sangha . Launched in May 2026, Pop Golf GTA brings a premium virtual golf experience directly to weddings, corporate events, birthdays, bachelor parties, private parties, festivals, community events and more throughout the GTA and surrounding areas. Rather than asking guests to visit a traditional indoor simulator facility, Pop Golf brings the entire experience directly to the event. The team sets up a large inflatable golf simulator complete with launch monitor technology, a projector, simulator equipment and golf clubs for both left- and right-handed players. Their staff also remains on-site throughout the event to manage the experience from setup to takedown. And for those looking to add a little competition, Pop Golf can also run longest...

Second Chances, Strong Roots, and Edible Art: The Story Behind Charcuterie Etc.

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  For Kristen Stemmler, food has always meant more than something to eat. It’s connection, creativity, culture, and comfort — a love language expressed through carefully curated charcuterie boards and edible art displays. Kristen is the owner of Charcuterie Etc., a business that began unexpectedly during the summer of 2020 and has since grown into something far bigger than she ever imagined. “In August of 2020 my mom and I wanted to gift friends that we were not able to visit,” Kristen explains. “I had seen this new charcuterie box trend, so I reached out to a couple businesses, but they wouldn’t service Brantford. So I said, ‘Okay, I’ll make them myself.’” What started as thoughtful birthday and engagement gifts quickly gained attention online after Kristen created an Instagram page to showcase her work. Orders began pouring in almost immediately. But success came with challenges. “After about a month, I was approached by the city and told I needed a licence and a health-certified...

Building From the Ground Up: How Christian Gowland Turned a Love for Framing into CG Carpentry and Construction

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Behind every home, addition, or renovation is a skeleton that holds it all together — the framing. It’s the part most people never see, but it’s the foundation of everything that follows. For Christian Gowland, that behind-the-walls work isn’t just a trade — it’s a craft he’s built a career and a business around. As the owner of CG Carpentry and Construction, Christian leads a structural framing company known for its focus on quality, professionalism, and tackling complex builds head-on. From new construction and structural steel installations to intricate renovations, additions, and laneway suites, his team thrives on the projects that require extra thought, planning, and precision. “We gravitate toward the challenging jobs,” he says. “Working with builders, engineers, and architects to foresee problems and solve them before they happen — that’s the part we love.” Christian’s path into construction started early. Throughout high school, he worked hands-on in renovations and new builds...

Daylight Grill: Carrying a Family Legacy Forward, One Breakfast at a Time

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In a world of chains and quick stops, Daylight Grill offers something increasingly rare — a place that feels personal. Locally owned and family run, the Burlington breakfast and lunch spot has quietly built its reputation around three simple things: great food, friendly service, and an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. It’s the kind of place where regulars are greeted by name, coffee cups are topped up without asking, and the morning feels just a little brighter the moment you walk through the door. For owner Grace Tabar, that feeling isn’t accidental — it’s the heart of everything. “It’s not just about the meal,” she says. “It’s about how people feel when they’re here.” Daylight Grill isn’t a chain or a franchise. It’s one of a kind — built on family, community, and care. But the story behind it is much deeper than a restaurant opening. After a brief illness, Grace’s father — the original owner of the first Daylight Grill in Mississauga — passed away. As the oldest of three dau...