Small Business Week across Canada is celebrated the third week of October, and this year’s Bay of Quinte Small Business Week will run from October 20 to October 24, 2025. Canada’s 1.1 million small businesses remain the backbone of the economy, employing millions of Canadians and representing more than 98% of all businesses in the country. Ontario is home to over 418,000 of these enterprises, making it...
Mark Friday, October 24th on your calendar and join the Bay of Quinte business community in celebrating the best in local business at the 2025 Quinte Business Achievement Awards. This year, nearly 160 businesses and organizations have been nominated across 15 categories. Businesses were nominated anonymously by customers, employees, and community...
Driven by a deep commitment to his fellow service members and the community, local Veteran and business owner Cory Bryan is proud to announce the opening of Avail Massage in Quinte West. As a former paratrooper with 2 Commando and Special Forces who later remastered as a firefighter at CFB Trenton, Cory has always carried with him a mission of service...
Crafted Creations in Downtown Trenton is giving residents an opportunity to shop local and discover the creativity that makes our community shine! Owner, Darlene Bellefeuille-Lewis, who moved to Brighton 11 years ago, is thrilled to bring together the creativity of local makers under one roof. “I’ve always loved the spirit of small-town living, and when the opportunity...
A new chapter in sustainable shopping has arrived in Quinte West with the opening of Second Spin Thrift, founded by local entrepreneur Darryl McCaw. Inspired by his work with Renewal Squared Inc., a textile recycling company, McCaw saw the potential to extend the life of quality clothing while reducing textile waste. “Through Renewal Squared, I realized just how much perfectly good clothing...
Saint Agnes Soaps & Apparel has officially launched bringing a thoughtful blend of handcrafted soaps, apparel, and specialty goods to the Quinte West community. Owner Christine Sherrington, who returned to Trenton in 2020, says the inspiration for opening her business comes from both her roots and her desire to contribute...
After more than 25 years working in education and the health field, Diane Taylor has opened Quinte West Health Strategies with a heartfelt mission: to guide and empower individuals to discover a pain-free path to optimal health. Having moved to Quinte West eight years ago, Diane shares, “I’ve seen first-hand how the right support can change lives...
A long-held dream has finally come to life with the opening of The Jolly Baking Company, a boutique bakery founded by Judy Lazaro and Robbie Teodorovic. After relocating from Toronto to Quinte West in 2020, the couple embraced a fresh start in their new community, but it was a deeply personal loss that ultimately inspired...
After years of dreaming, training, and building a foundation in the meat industry, local resident Tyler Mifsud is proud to open the doors to Fat Heads Meats, a family-owned butcher shop dedicated to quality products and service. Born and raised in the Quinte region, Tyler’s journey began at age 15 working at Metro in Trenton...
A new wave of flavour has arrived with the opening of Meraki Bubble Tea, a family-run business bringing a sweet blend of culture and community to Trenton. After relocating from Cobourg to Quinte in 2022, the owners Grace Tan and Trevor Savoy spent time searching for the perfect location...
