In Toronto, at the corner of Gerard Street and Hamilton, a business opportunity came about for brothers John W. and Alfred J. Billes in 1922. A company that had been established in 1909 was available for purchase. Sharing a combined savings account of $1.800, the two entrepreneurs bought the Hamilton Tire and Garage Ltd, setting […]

Metro has been servicing the communities in Quebec and Ontario for decades. Established in 1947, Metro expanded to 73 stores within ten years of operation, reaching a whopping $10 million in revenues in 1957. In the following years, usual difficulties in the retailing business determined some of the company’s operations. Various name changes took place […]

How many times did you walk into a store having planned your shopping trip? Shopping for groceries as well as for anything else takes some level of consideration, will power, and a system to save you money. What usually happens when you shop randomly Most of the times when we shop without a plan we […]

When you’re super busy and all you have in the fridge are a bunch of different ingredients you’ve no idea how to cook, a wok could come in handy. Not to mention that now that we’re well into spring and summer’s on its way, you’ve all these fabulous vegetables that cook up real fast. Note […]

You’re already used to using the wok for stir-fries, but did you know you can cook so much more in a wok, including using it for deep-frying and steaming? The wok is an extremely versatile frying pan that can easily substitute your standard pans when cooking potatoes, vegetables and burgers, not to mention it is […]

One of the most versatile cooking pans ever, the wok has a long history stretching from Asian countries to India. Although recognized as a Chinese invention, the world’s first woks may have actually existed long before what we now know to be the wok. Flashback to the Han Dynasty Archeologists found models of little pottery […]

How much bread have you eaten in your life – prepare for more, and how many varieties have you tried – there are more than 100 different types in the world? Cakes and pastries aside, bread is a top indulgent baked good for a majority of Canadians. Fresh rolls, buns, fresh white loaf are all […]

Are you feeling a bit of that shopping blues after the holidays? Not to worry, we’re all in this together. Only the savviest of shoppers are really that determined that they don’t overspend during the festive season and Boxing Day Sales. Most of us though find it difficult to stick to a strict budget despite […]

Whether it’s you the one who always prefers natural and healthy over conventional products or you have people in your family, or perhaps friends with a different lifestyle, when it comes to sourcing all-natural and environmentally-friendly gifts, you have more options than you think. From online shops to artisan boutiques, Canada’s marketplace of natural gifts […]

So much talk about Christmas presents around this time of year and here’s another one right here, but isn’t it important, since we’re already making a financial effort to also dedicate some time and effort into picking something that people in our lives will actually like? Yes we take comfort in knowing that our parents, […]