Colleen Slappendel (pictured, center) opened her Pelham hair salon at the height of the pandemic in October 2020. Despite the inherent challenges in starting a small business, plus the added pressures of recurrent lockdowns and restrictions, she and her business prevailed, and continues to grow. Photo credit: Rooted Hair Studio 2020 was undoubtedly one of…
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Award-winning Lincoln-Way grad eyes career on fishing circuit
Zach Wolfe doesn’t remember getting hooked, but has a fishing story that he’ll never forget. His father, whose love of fishing predates Wolfe’s birth, tried to get him into the sport since he was tiny, but it took some generational intervention before he took the bait. “My parents went on a trip to Hawaii when…
Canadians seeking financial advice from banks left unsatisfied
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Executive Summary Executives Roughly two-thirds of retail bank customers ‘financially unhealthy,’ the study finds Published June 30, 2023 • 4 minute read Pedestrians walk near a Royal Bank of Canada building in the financial district of Toronto. Photo by Brent Lewin/Bloomberg files Article content As high inflation, rising interest rates and…
Average funeral cost
The last thing anyone wants to worry about is how to finance a funeral when a loved one passes away. According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the median cost of funerals with a viewing and burial was around $7,848 in 2021, while funerals with cremation cost a median of $6,971. With costs in…
Halle Berry Bomb Pops – Maria Mind Body Health
It’s my dear friend Halle Berry’s birthday on August 14th but with the 4th of July coming soon, I thought I must share my special recipe for Halle Berry Bomb Pops this month! As many of you know, I had the great pleasure of making friends with the beautiful Halle Berry and she wrote the…
Quinoa Beet Salad – JennifersKitchen
Let me be very clear. I do not like beets. I’ve spent over fifty years disliking beets. I’ve tried them boiled (gag-inducing), roasted (almost tolerable, but no), raw (the additional chewing required just prolongs the misery), and picked (where’s the bathroom?). To me, beets taste like garden dirt laced with a little bit of sugar….
How The Galaxy Ecosystem Helps Entrepreneurs Work On The Go
Owning a small business has never been so exciting. And things are looking up: According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Confidence Index, confidence among owners is on the rise. But that doesn’t mean the obstacles of the last couple of years have left entrepreneurs unscathed. From inflation to workforce shortages, small…
New 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Embraces Transformation
Social Media Share Links Share Pages May 23, 2023 Victoria City Council has adopted a new strategic plan to guide investment and focus the City’s work over the next four years – to improve the quality of life for residents, support economic health and vibrancy, and position the City as an innovative leader in climate…