Tom Van Dusen

What is an Italian glove maker doing in Prescott?

What are all those fancy, colourful leather gloves doing in the backstreets of Prescott, in a historic...

Historic price slump fleeces wool producers, with Carleton Place co-op in the middle

'It seems that clothing demand in a global pandemic isn’t a high priority'

Ottawa Valley forestry sector booming amid skyrocketing lumber prices

The industry was on an upswing even before COVID-19, attracting the interest of global players.

St. Francis Herb Farm expands amid major growth ambitions

Rising interest in wellness products, shopping close to home and knowing more about producers are creating new opportunities for ‘multi-generational herbal artisans’

Dairy industry eyes post-COVID rebound as restaurants, other commercial customers reopen

With more people spending time at home, consumer sales have helped support $1.5B eastern Ontario industry amid pandemic

Popular South Dundas country store poised for expansion

Each day, Sherry’s serves a steady stream of masked and sanitized customers who pull in for everything from gas and groceries to fresh-baked bread and buns, alcohol and full meals to go.

Entrepreneur’s towering vision for environmental innovation gaining fans in Maitland

Philip Ling is using trailblazing green design and construction techniques to create a ‘show-stopper’ on the shores of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Renfrew’s iconic Mill Music adding a little buzz to the mix

Beloved building – which has garnered a reputation as one of the largest instrument stores in Renfrew County and beyond – will soon host a cannabis shop as well.