local businesses

Supporting local businesses more important than ever

April 1, 2020

Storefront sign saying, "Yes, we're open"

TIM MOSSHOLDER / UNSPLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The Government of Ontario announced that only essential services will remain open during the COVID-19 self-isolation, forcing most local businesses to close on March 24. Smaller businesses are taking a heavy hit right…

Local shop supports Brantford artisans

April 1, 2020

Small vials of liquid lie with plants contained inside

PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRIA LEASK Essentially Yours is giving local artisans a chance to show off their talents. August 2019, Nancy Dawdy and Ashleigh Bowman opened up their own artisan shop. The pair spent years hosting workshops at home and renting…