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La guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec is a guild of video game studios from Québec. Check them out for a list of studios and games made in Québec.

Sharing the boutique link to Oral Science, a Quebec-based company selling a number of dental brands.

I mentioned a list of Canadian retailers that I started in a thread about avoiding Amazon (https://old.lemmy.sdf.org/post/32698876) and otter@lemmy.ca suggested that I post it here. So here it is:

The Ground News team is based in Kitchener, Canada, and is made up of a small team of media industry outsiders. We are not funded by a media company, big tech, government affiliations nor institutional investors - we are supported by our subscribers and a small group of individual investors who care about the problem personally.

An IPA-style beer using 100% Canadian ingredients, to be sold by dozens of local brewries across the country with representation from all 10 provinces (& Yukon so far). A portion of proceeds will go to Canadian NFPs or charities. A recipe is also available for homebrewers.

Frank and Oak is Canadian owned (based in Montreal) but produced elsewhere. I've purchased one item from them and was really impressed. Their online shop is remaining open.

Sharing these yummy Made With Local bars.

Just got a crate bed from Vagabond Pet Supply - made right here in Alberta.

Filing taxes in Canada is relatively simple compared to the USA. See the site for various options, but try to find ones not operated by American firms such as H&R Block and TurboTax.

Located in Edzo, Northwest Territories, Hovak Johnston is an Inuk woman deeply rooted in her culture, having been raised in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Hovak engages in traditional arts daily, including sewing, soapstone carving, drawing, jewelry making, and hide tanning, while also exploring traditional tattooing techniques.

Located in Penticton, British Columbia, the Abandoned Rail Brewing Co. is a family-run brewery that transforms estate-grown barley into European-inspired beers.

Located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Horse Have Ranch is a working ranch dedicated to producing quality products in Canada. We offer a range of services, including custom farming, livestock care, horse boarding, and animal feed for Whitehorse and surrounding areas.

I hope this will be useful for cereal eaters. The full blog post from ShopCanadianStuff.ca is below (no need to visit the site though the post at ShopCanadianStuff.ca has links to buy most of the cereals online):

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41982296

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41982969

Located in Barrie, Ontario, Sober Sips is Simcoe County’s first one-stop shop for non-alcoholic beverages, proudly owned by husband-and-wife team Jeff and Shannon.

If I compare trying to buy as much Canadian product as possible, it was far easier today than a month ago. La Cocina tortillas sit on the top shelf of the tortilla area, Covered Bridge and Hawkins rest in the high traffic chip aisle among the big companies. This store now carries 6 flavours of Sprague soup instead of one.

Located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Charlottestreet offers a unique collection of apparel and accessories crafted from recycled sweaters.

Based in Eastman, Québec, Sauge and Co was founded in 2019 by a mother of four who wanted to create baby nursery products that reflect her values and are handmade from natural fibres.

This is another one from the CIRA newsletter (if you own a .ca domain, there is a small discount)

Matches Seeds, located in Chapeau, QC, Canada, is a dedicated seed brand that focuses on providing high-quality, locally sourced seeds for gardeners and farmers alike.

Based in Pemberton, British Columbia, Foon Skis prioritize supporting local businesses, including wood mills, fibreglass suppliers, and print studios, in the manufacturing of Foon skis.

This is one of the ones that I saw this one in the CIRA newsletter (if you own a .ca domain, there is a small discount)

If you own a .ca domain, you might already have a membership. Otherwise, it's still a nice list of some Canadian businesses.

Located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, the Atlantic Fishery Alliance is committed to harvesting and processing high-quality products using fixed-gear vessels.

Located in Niverville, Manitoba, Negash Coffee Ltd. is a family-owned local coffee roastery and shop that brings our African roots and passion for coffee to North America, specializing in a diverse selection of organic African coffee beans.

I also found this article from 2 months ago, where they were talking about difficulties with getting on Canadian grocery store shelves compared to American ones:

Located in Oakville, Ontario, Reunion Coffee Roasters (RCR) is a family-owned Canadian specialty coffee roaster.

Located in Langley Twp, British Columbia, Centra Windows manufactures and installs its own high-performance windows and doors, providing custom solutions as a 100% employee-owned company.

Located in Toronto, Ontario, Bustle Clothing was founded in 2002 by Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow. This leading Canadian sportswear label is renowned for its cheeky take on menswear classics.

Atelier SYP, based in Laval, Québec, is a Montreal jewellery company founded by the talented duo Cristal Haidalis and Bobby Skafidas.

Located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Sky’s Paws Raw Diet offers freeze-dried raw pet treats for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

Started during the pandemic

Located in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, overlooking the stunning Qu’Appelle Valley, SasKoffee Roastery is owned by Travis and Alex Maas. Fully committed, Alex has taken the business full-time while Travis focuses on developing new roasts and sourcing beans, ensuring customers enjoy fresh, premium coffee without the bitter aftertaste.

Located in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Last Mountain Distillery is a family-owned and operated business in the heart of grain country.

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, 49 Below Ice Cream craft ice creams using a unique recipe that has been honed over the years.

Whole Foods and Audible are owned by Amazon btw.

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 47 Filmworks takes pride in our meticulous approach to every video project. Documentaries enable the sharing of untold stories, and we can help you convey those important narratives.

Today's #supportlocal #buycanadian efforts from the local grocery store. Windsor Salt - water softener tabs Down East Clean - cleaning products Unico - tomato paste and spaghettini noodles Scotsburn 0% milk St Hubert's - gravy packs Dainty Foods rice

I wish other grocery stores with their own brands start doing this!

Located in London, Ontario, os & oakes offers comfortable, unisex clothing crafted from high-quality fabrics that both kids and their parents will love. Our clothing is manufactured in Toronto, while our accessories are handmade in London.

Context: CTV has cancelled a segment on its national morning show fact-checking “election misinformation” after an online backlash from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives and right-wing alternative media outlets targeting a prominent journalist. An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows the show’s executive producer made the decision over concerns that the “volume of that push back” targeting the journalist had become a “distraction” for CTV.

Located in Stratford, Prince Edward Island, Ayelet Jewelry Designs creates striking and original handmade jewelry in a serene environment, utilizing traditional etching techniques and tools of the past.

Located in Mississauga, Ontario, Grime Eater Products Limited was founded in 1982 by the original creators of Luster Sheen®, a trusted hand cleaner brand in Canada.

Located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Bold by Nature delivers a straightforward yet impactful approach to pet nutrition.