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Jason Rizzuti from Segway of Ontario

Explorations: The Distillery District on a Segway

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Distillery District is one of the city's historical gems and just one of many areas gearing up for Doors Open Toronto. We explore what makes its history so rich while gliding around the neighbourhood on Segways. 
Steven Martin, President of Pond BioFuels.

Algae: the key to turning pollution into power

Michael O'Shaughnessy Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Nestled behind a shopping plaza in Scarborough, Pond Biofuels has been working on turning pollution into clean energy since 2007. If they're successful, this innovative alternative to fossil fuel could change manufacturing. 
Noura Sakkijha and husband.

How immigrant entrepreneurs are driving Toronto's tech startup renaissance

Igor Bonifacic Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Canada realizes a key to being competitive in the startup world is to attract talented immigrants. Mejuri is one Toronto startup that represents a growing number of new Canadians that are launching companies and impacting the city and beyond. 
Olivier Berger and Angelica Fox of Wondereur.

The digital world provides new opportunities for art and commerce

Chris Riddell Wednesday, May 01, 2013
The digital age has made high quality artwork just a click away. Yonge Street tracks down three Toronto companies -- Art Bomb, Wondereur, and Art From Concentrate -- that are using technology to change the way people market, discover and buy art. 
Beverly Johnson.

The lady that made Hamilton the bra-making capital of the world

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Beverly Johnson's quest to launch a made-to-measure bra-making business has made Hamilton an international destination for aspiring lingerie designers. More than 85 designers have flocked to Southern Ontario to participate in the only teaching program of its kind. 
Abraham Catano of Stella's Corsets.

Yonge Interviews: Abraham Catano, CEO of Stella's Corset

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, April 17, 2013
For years the secret to Luz Stella Torres's figure was the corset she wore under her clothes. When the secret got out, it turned into a business opportunity. Her son Abraham Catano has since grown the door-to-door corset sales business into two GTA retail locations with plans to expand to Dubai.  
Fresh cuts at Just an Olde Fashion Butchery & Seafood.

Oakville's lakeshore strip a model of the form

Bert Archer Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Take the Lakeshore west far enough and eventually you'll reach Oakville's waterfront strip, one of the best in the GTA. Described as a mix between Yorkville and Niagara-on-the-Lake, its unique mix of cafes, shops and people make it a great example of an urban strip that caters to everyone.
Nick Tsioros of the Olympic Cheese Mart.

Explorations: BBQ season at the St. Lawrence Market

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The St. Lawrence Market is more than an iconic part of Toronto's history. It's a place where generations of families work together and people from all over the world come to visit its ample supply of local offerings. We scope it out for some BBQ fixings.
Shant Mandirosian, founder of Burger's Priest.

Q&A with Burger's Priest founder Shant Mardirosian

Chris Riddell Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Toronto's most holy burger joint is set to be the newest addition to what could be considered Toronto's burger corner, Queen and Spadina. Despite competition, this burger empire continues to grow. Its secret: traditional burgers, fresh ingredients, and a devout following.
Sean Riehl of Seven Lives Tacos Y Mariscos.

It takes a village to start a taco shop

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, April 03, 2013
From the food incubator at Toronto Underground Market to its soon-to-open standalone Kensington Market shop, Seven Lives knows the business of reincarnation. The fish taco shop represents the latest in a growing number of Toronto eateries taking fate into their own hands by launching their businesses in unconventional ways.  
Symone Sheane from GirlFriday.

Shopcaster helps independent boutiques gain traction online

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Major retailers today are more innovative than they've been since the advent of the shopping mall, but where do independent boutiques fit in? Forget expensive ecommerce sites: Toronto's Shopcaster is helping boutiques expand their business and reach new markets with a simple, attractive platform. 
Tony Walsh of Phantom Compass.

Bootstrapping it: Startup game developers self-finance releases

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Gaming platforms such as the App Store and Steam have made it easier than ever for developers to release independent games onto the market. Yet financing these games is a different story. A new generation of small Toronto game development companies are raising money on their own.
Katherine Hague

Yonge Interviews: Katherine Hague, Co-founder of ShopLocket

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, January 30, 2013
This is the first installment of a new series spotlighting young Torontonians and their world changing ideas. This week we interview Katherine Hague, the 22-year-old co-founder of ShopLocket. Find out how this preschool dropout's vision for a simple, shareable online marketplace is shaking up the e-commerce world. 
The Revue Cinema.

Exploring Roncesvalles Village: How the little neighbourhood that could still gets it done

Bert Archer Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Roncesvalles has seen many changes in recent years, but the charming west-end locale remains alive and bustling. From doggie boutiques to hip new eateries, its diversity makes it a model for how Toronto neighbourhoods can integrate various communities. 
Alan Majer.

Invisible hand: Alan Majer's startup aims to improve the life of seniors through discreet technology

Krishna Rau Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Has grandmother gotten out of bed at her usual time? Is she finding it harder and harder to reach the light switch? Good Robot's Internet-based household robotics could make life easier for seniors—and their caregivers. 
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