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The Great Wolf Lodge planned for Cornwall will have a far-reaching economic impact that could extend well beyond the city, says Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale.

For the first time since their inception in 1970, the Ontario Winter Games are being hosted by Renfrew County and promise to generate millions of dollars and attract up to 6,000 visitors.

Kingston's Cyclic Materials has started working with global electric car company Polestar to build a recycling pathway for the rare earth elements that give electric cars a low environmental footprint. 

At least two “boutique hospitality” companies in Eastern Ontario are catering to a growing desire for corporate retreats that are a nice getaway for Zoomed-out employees looking to reconnect, but not too far from home.

Pierre Mantha is currently building a 160,000 square foot distillery in Hawkesbury in a bid to help quench a growing thirst among consumers for spirits.

It was inevitable that Candace Tierney would start her own business — the writing was on the wall even when she was still a student at the University of Ottawa. Now, she's the founder of Oat & Mill vegan, oat milk ice cream.

The pandemic forced a lot of municipalities to find creative ways to support local businesses. Some are continuing post-pandemic, including the Merry and Bright Christmas Box program in Smiths Falls.

The thought of leaving a solid, full-time job and starting out as an entrepreneur is scary for most people. That was certainly the case for Vanessa Hawkins.

A new generation and changing attitudes are driving a shift in the wooden boat industry, says Andrew Lee, owner of Sirens Boatworks in Merrickville.

Matthew McShane was determined to bring the warmth and hospitality of his Nova Scotian upbringing as the proud new owner of Forfar Dairy and the Sunflower Bake Shop.