Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local
Celebrating Canadian businesses that put community first.
We shine a spotlight on homegrown companies that are making a difference by sourcing local products, creating local jobs, and giving back to the communities they call home. From coast to coast, these businesses represent the heart of Canada: innovative, resilient, and deeply rooted in the places they serve.
Join us as we profile the people and stories behind these proudly local enterprises—and discover why buying Canadian isn’t just good for business, it’s good for all of us.
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Not only is Kingston Paint & Decorating locally-owned, they also sell Canadian made products.
President Carrie-Lynn Macpherson believes in giving back to the community.
Her store on Princess Street offers all kinds of paints for interior and exterior projects.
She says they will match any colour a customer asks for.
Listen as Macpherson discusses how important it is to be a locally-owned business and employing local residents to work in the store.
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From vacuums to state-of-the-art refrigerators, FW Black has been selling major appliances in Kingston for over 75 years.
The store on Arlington Park Place began repairing vacuum cleaners in 1949.
Over the years, it has been servicing and selling appliances of all kinds.
FW Black is a family-owned business. It is currently operated by Ernie Curragh and family.
We spoke with Lee Anderson who is a senior sales consultant at FW Black.
Listen as he talks about the origins of the business and how it has become a staple in Kingston.
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Residents looking to do some remodeling of their home should look to Design on Kingston for advice.
The store on Midpark Drive started out selling Benjamin Moore paints and Hunter Douglas window blinds.
It has become one of Kingston's leading interior design businesses.
Andy Nemes is the owner of Design on Kingston.
Listen as he talks about how they help customers with questions about redecorating, why they are proud to be a locally-owned business, and what's been the most unusual request he has been asked to do.
