Ontario Built

  Monday Window Cleaners is a locally owned window cleaning business proudly serving Kingston, Ontario, and the surrounding area. Specializing in seasonal residential window cleaning and year-round commercial services, the company has quickly built a reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and strong community values. Behind the business is owner and operator Devin Stewart, a full-time bus driver who turned an entrepreneurial idea into a growing local service company. Devin’s path into window cleaning was a thoughtful one. After researching different side-hustle opportunities, he saw that window cleaning offered low start-up and overhead costs compared to many other service businesses. At the same time, he noticed a growing number of retirees in the Kingston area who were no longer comfortable climbing ladders to clean windows or gutters themselves. Cleaning, however, wasn’t new territory for Devin. Growing up, he worked alongside his grandfather in a custodial business...

  In downtown Hamilton, Ontario, there’s a place where leather isn’t just sold — it’s understood, respected, and shared. For more than six decades, the storefront that now houses Tundra Leather has been a cornerstone for makers. Since 1991, under the name Tundra Leather, it has grown into a trusted supply shop, workshop, and learning space for leatherworkers at every stage. Today, Tundra Leather is led by Kristi Grove, who manages the day-to-day operations of the family business her parents built. While her mother, Sylvia Grove, is technically the owner, Kristi carries the responsibility — and the legacy — forward with care. Leatherwork has always been part of Kristi’s life. She grew up surrounded by hides, tools, and the steady rhythm of making. Her father, Peter Grove, discovered leatherworking at just nine years old during a summer skills camp, a passion that followed him throughout his life. Over the years, Peter worked on and off with Tandy Leather, refining his skills and dee...