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Jeff Roster (Gartner & IHL retail sector analyst) and Brian Sathianathan (the VC) explore the retail sector startup community on This Week in Innovation podcast. We discuss the trends driving the retail industry and examine the emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, machine learning, low code, cloud computing, SaaS, data, robots, augmented reality, virtual reality, livestreaming, personalization, recommendations and QR codes being built ...
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The Soulful Coach podcast is entering the GLOW UP ERA 3.0! Join us weekly where we truly pivot into our purpose and we hit a new level in life and business! Chatting all things growth, personal development, mindset, business and entrepreneurship. Join myself and weekly guests as we enter the most ALIGNED and ABUNDANT year yet! xo Your Soulful Coach Elyse
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Welcome to the Magazine Rainmaker Podcast, where Charlie McDermott, a $5 Million Dollar Publisher and seasoned marketing guru, unveils the master strategies that have catapulted his and his clients' success. If you're a Community Magazine Publisher who feels stuck on the exhausting treadmill of uncertain growth, dwindling leads, and sporadic sales, this is your lifeline. Each episode packs a punch with actionable insights designed to extract maximum value from your efforts and dramatically e ...
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CRAFTED. is a show about great products and the people who make them. Incredible founders, makers, and innovators reveal how they build game-changing products and companies — and how you can, too. Honored twice by the Webby Awards as a top tech podcast. Discover the future of product development, technology, and AI on CRAFTED. Hosted by Dan Blumberg, an entrepreneur, product leader, and former public radio host. Each episode of CRAFTED. brings you closer to the founders, innovators, and tech ...
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“From The Blockchain" brings you today’s most innovative entrepreneurs and thought leaders to unpack the true potential of smart contract technology, web3, and the digital frontier! Host Ashley Smith is thrilled to have you join today’s top tier community of forward thinking trailblazers. This show brings substance over hype - say goodbye to the noise of NFT and cryptocurrency market speculation. Instead, From The Blockchain aims foster a culture of idea sharing, creativity, and innovation t ...
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From Dogs to DonkeyCorns! Using AI to Launch Thousands of Startups a Year | Henrik Werdelin (Founder of BARK, prehype, Audos)
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Henrik Werdelin is on an AI-fueled mission to launch thousands of startups a year. He is the founder of BARK, which went public, and prehype, a studio that has incubated several unicorns. With Audos, Henrik is building AI agents that can coach founders how he would — if he had infinite time to do so. And Audos is not just for the cliche founder loo…
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Dr. Chris Schell of Foveal Vision Training
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Send us a text Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive specialized vision assessments tailored to the individual needs of each patient. We offer a customized progressive training program to address the unmet visual needs of our patients. We strive to maximize public education in the field of vision training, and help each patient to unders…
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Send us a text Hand-poured crackling woodwick coconut soy candles and fragrance for home and body. Located in Barrie, Ontario and supporting our community through donating 3% of our sales to local mental health charities. We sell our products to retailers all over Ontario, and on our website thegoodwaxcandleco.com 705-500-2208 @_thegoodwax Facebook…
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Sports + AI: It’s Getting Personal | Behshad Behzadi (CTO & Chief AI Officer, Sportradar)
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Sports, and the way we experience them, is changing. And AI, 5G, 3D, and all the other buzzy acronyms are why. Behshad Behzadi is the CTO and Chief AI Officer of Sportradar and on this episode of CRAFTED., we explore ways sports and technology are intersecting in novel, weird, and amazing ways. Sportradar creates immersive experiences and data prod…
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Send us a text Our Canadian real estate team is passionate about helping families find the home and lifestyle that aligns perfectly with their needs. We offer home equity audits, buyer and seller consultations, wealth-building strategies, international relocation services, and more. We help families Make their Move from busy neighborhoods to the su…
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The Integration Is the Innovation | Jeff Birkeland (SVP of Product at Included Health)
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Jeff Birkeland is the SVP of Product and Platform at Included Health, a company that aims to be the app on your phone that you first think of when you have a healthcare need. On this episode of CRAFTED., we explore why “the integration itself is the innovation.” Included Health has more than 2,000 employees across both technology and clinical care,…
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Send us a text CSR Automotive is a long standing family and community based repair shop. CSR stand for Chris Sheppard, Sharon Markle, and Ryan Chin. This extensive journey has brought us to 56 Churchill Drive in Barrie Ontario. CSR services all make and models; we specialize in medium duty and motor homes. We are also known for our diagnostics on l…
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Ross Johnston of Big Splash Swimming Academy
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Send us a text Our approach is based on the principle that learning to swim proficiently enhances both physical and mental well-being. Our unique BIG SPLASH swimming lessons provide a simple and natural way to become water-safe while adopting a correct and comfortable swimming style in a fun, non-intimidating way. With our small (that is always war…
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Fred Vanderwal of The Furniture Renewal Co. Plus
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Send us a text I renew or repurpose things like bureaus, writing desks, tables (dining and kitchen), wooden chairs (rockers and standard). My goal is to bring back to life old pieces to as close to original as possible or repurposing the piece to updated glory. I have taken a discarded writing desk, given it a new epoxy "river"style top, and added …
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Richard Bruton of Bruton Investment Group at National Bank Financial Wealth Management
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Send us a text As premier investment and wealth management advisors, at the Bruton Investment Group, our mission is to ensure the multi-generational financial well-being of our clients, enabling them to realize both their personal, professional and business aspirations. Our team specializes in creating financial plans and tax-effective investment s…
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Is It Cake or a Muffin? How to Position Your Product and Drive More Sales | April Dunford (bestselling author and advisor)
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April Dunford is an expert at product positioning. She’s advised hundreds of B2B companies on how they can make their products Obviously Awesome — that’s also the title of her bestselling book on positioning. On this episode of CRAFTED., April shares tips on how you can make your product standout and how you can drive more sales — that’s the focus …
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Aidan Brown of Sparks Electrical Contracting
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Send us a text Sparks Electrical Contracting is an experienced electrical contractor dedicated to providing high quality services to our customers. We take great pride in the relationships we have with each of our customers and strive to exceed their expectations each and every time. www.Sparksec.caBy Jeff Gartner and Sean Preston
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How Media Is Made Today: AI and a Modern CMS | Matt Monahan, President, Arc XP, The Washington Post
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Making media is hard. Distributing it to the right audience even more so. GenAI can help. Matt Monahan is the president of Arc XP at the Washington Post. On this episode, we're digging into the core technology of any media company: the content management system (CMS), why they’re so hard to build right and how new GenAI tools can reduce the toil re…
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Stacey Baldwin & Lee Ledford of Oshun Hair Salon Inc.
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Send us a text Winning best salon Barrie 2yrs in a row, Oshun Hair Salon is a black owned hybrid salon, specializing in curly and textured hair and also well versed in all other ethnic hair. 22 yrs in the industry and still maintain all current color and foil trends, including hair cutting and styling trends and also various treatments. Also offeri…
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My AI Teacher: Khan Academy and the Future of Education | Dr. Kristen Dicerbo (Chief Learning Officer)
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Dr. Kristen DiCerbo is Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer, where she sets the company's product, teaching, and learning strategy — with AI at the forefront. Khanmigo is amazing. It’s the GenAI-powered product from Khan Academy that helps students learn and teachers teach — and could revolutionize education. Khan Academy is used by 12 million stu…
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Send us a text Through custom foot orthotics, proper shoes, footcare and massage therapy, On the Ball Orthotics helps those in pain to get back to their daily activities. https://ontheballorthotics.caBy Jeff Gartner and Sean Preston
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Brett Restemayer of Strata Wellness & Benefits Inc.
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Send us a text At Strata Wellness & Benefits Inc. We work with companies to make sure that they have a great benefit plan that will help them attract and retain key talent to their business. By building a culture of happy, healthy employees you will be a place that people love to come to work, and happy employees are productive employees! https://s…
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Great Software & Storytelling Is Emotional | Kelsey Hightower (Legendary Developer, Kubernetes Pioneer, Former Distinguished Engineer at Google)
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Kelsey Hightower is a legend. He regularly gives live software demos in front of tens of thousands of people, improvising them like it’s jazz. He’s a master storyteller and a master craftsman. He helped evangelize and establish Kubernetes and recently retired (at 42!) from Google where he was a distinguished engineer. Kelsey loves to level people u…
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Evolution of Entrepreneurship: From lack mindset to growth mindset with Elyse Tucker.
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This week on the podcast I sit down and share a solo podcast episode all about my evolution of my entrepreneurship in the last 5 years. From one business I started to a more aligned pathway. Evolution of mindset, methods, systems, branding also occurred along the way. Realizing your words, people and YOU are the biggest influences on you. What you …
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Kayla Burbidge of Fortify Network Solutions Inc.
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Send us a text Fortify Network Solutions provides expert IT management, cloud solutions, advanced cybersecurity, cyber readiness, and reliable telephone solutions. We ensure your business runs smoothly, stays secure, and is prepared for any digital threats. www.fortify.caBy Jeff Gartner and Sean Preston
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Veerle Huygens of Top link Disc Golf Supply Corp.
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Send us a text Our main focus is on national and international wholesale distribution of disc golf discs and equipment. We are in the process of expanding our tournament support, including offering custom apparel and other custom items, and rental of disc golf equipment. Locally, we partner with a number of clubs, leagues, and other groups to grow …
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Send us a text Headquartered in High River, Alberta, Western Financial Group is a diversified insurance services company focused on creating security and peace of mind and has provided over one million Canadians with the proper protection for over 100 years. Western is committed to community service, customer service, innovation, growth, and people…
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Send us a text I help people fall in love with their hair colour and style again. Whether that be a dramatic change, bright fashion colours, or a lower maintenance “lived-in” look. I will take the time needed to align your lifestyle needs with your hair dreams to be the perfect combination of both for you! https://www.colourfullyyoustudio.com…
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Send us a text TruSpace Inspections is a home inspection service. We examine each system of the home and provide you with a detailed report. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and information you need to make an informed decision for your home purchase or sale, and help you keep your home safe. We offer: Pre-purchase inspections for home…
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Send us a text Savage Carpentry believes in providing a place where people can come to work, feel fulfilled in what they do, while improving the lives of their clients by enhancing the experience they have living in their homes. They just happen to do that through General Contracting. www.savagecarpentry.com…
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Send us a text We bring Stone to life in every way even more than your dreams can imagine. Custom countertops, large format, fireplaces, accent walls, outdoor kitchens and beyond crafted by the finest artisans out of granite quartz or marble. We only work by appointment to ensure you know your prioritized and your product is delivered on time and e…
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Send us a text Family owned and operated lifestyle, gift, and home decor store in beautiful downtown Barrie. We work hard to carry products that you won’t find everywhere else! We sell items made locally like two sisters naturals, shiny soul creations and knot forgotten decor, and we sell items from the UK, like Emma Bridgewater and Wrendale. We ar…
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Driving Product-led Growth (PLG) With Customer.io Founder and CEO Colin Nederkroon
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Colin Nederkoorn is the founder and CEO of Customer.io, a top customer engagement platform that enables companies to send the right message to the right user at the right time on the right channel. The platform is used by Notion and lots of other top SaaS companies to personalize user onboarding and more. When Customer.io was founded in 2011, there…
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Integrating mindset, money talk and magnetic messaging in The Monarch Mastermind and more…
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This week on the podcast I sit down and share a solo podcast episode all about the upcoming new and improved Monarch Mastermind 2.0! Adding in new elements and new hot seat coaching and a bonus retreat! What you will learn in this episode:•How to learn about my personal monarch methodology •How to up level your business holistically & spiritually •…
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Katja Bergin and Kaley Powers of Bergin Motion
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Send us a text Family owned physiotherapy clinic that also offers massage therapy, kinesiology, therapeutic yoga and occupational therapy. We offer physiotherapy services for a wide range of conditions including: neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions, vestibular concerns, pelvic floor conditions and more! We are proud to service Barrie an…
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Send us a text At Lucidity we strive to provide custom programs that cater to you and your needs. Our confidence coaching sessions shed light on the areas that are preventing you from reaching your personal or professional goals. Our services include Confidence, Communication and Career Coaching as well as Corporate Wellness workshops. If you're st…
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Send us a text Chasing New York is Barrie’s newest premiere menswears and grooming destination. Sporting brands from Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, California, New York and Canada. We feature a 1200 sq-ft open space with a modern industrial feel. Chasing New York also has in-house barber services provided by Manifest Barber from Tuesday to Satur…
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Powering the World’s Hackathons | Brandon Kessler (Founder & CEO, DevPost)
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DevPost powers most of the world’s hackathons. And, according to founder and CEO Brandon Kessler, lately there is one overarching directive: “Executives from the top down are saying: `We need to do hackathons to uncover the value of ai.`” Nearly every one of the 1,200 hackathons DevPost powered last year was AI-centric. On this episode of CRAFTED.,…
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Pivot into your Purpose with Jeff Gartner
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This week on the podcast I sit down with Jeff Gartner entrepreneur of over 15 years who went through major career and personal transformation and development. We chat about pivoting to find your purpose and how hitting rock bottom can make you see the light at the end of the tunnel can help you find clarity. What you will learn in this episode:•How…
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Trevor Andrew and Kevin Blair of Alair Homes Midhurst
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Send us a text Alair Homes Midhurst is a custom home and renovation company where we are all about revelling the custom home and renovation world where the clients have fully control of their money. https://www.alairhomes.ca/midhurstBy Jeff Gartner and Sean Preston
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Katrina Kumar of Halcyon Property Specialists
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Send us a text Halcyon Property Specialists is a female owned and operated property restoration and general contracting company located in Barrie and services the Simcoe County and surrounding areas. We help those impacted by water, fire, wind, mould, etc by providing a new generation boutique styled approach to restoration. www.halcyonpropertyspec…
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Send us a text Sun Safe On The Lake Ltd provides everyone with UPF 50+ swim and sun clothing to enjoy summers outdoors and on the lake! www.sunsafeonthelake.caBy Jeff Gartner and Sean Preston
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Solving Dinner & Building Wonder | Rich Przekop (VP, Product at Wonder)
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Wonder aims to be a “super app for mealtime”, with people turning to it for everything from delivery to groceries to meal kits and more... It’s a very ambitious food-tech startup founded by Marc Lore, the legendary founder who previously built, scaled, and sold Diapers.com and Jet.com (to Amazon and Walmart, respectively). Wonder is rapidly opening…
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This week on the podcast I sit down for a solo podcast session and share all the secrets on social you need to know! What you will learn in this episode:•How to use human design in business •How you optimize your social media bio •What content to pin to your profile •How to lean into your intuition and follow your own personal brand online Resource…
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Crystal Taylor of Wig Boutique Barrie & Hair Prosthesis Centre
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Send us a text At Wig Boutique Barrie & Hair Prosthesis Centre, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and inviting boutique-style environment for our clients. Whether you have medical needs or are looking to enhance your fashion style, we are dedicated to making your experience exceptional. Expert Care and Personalized Service As wig wearers oursel…
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Send us a text Lice Squad and Superhero Kids Hair with Care is Canada's largest head lice removal and children's hair care company. Providing family friendly lice removal services, hair cuts and hair care products. With a focus on helping families living with autism and special needs. www.licesquad.com…
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THE IMPORTANT THINGS SERIES - EPISODE 1 / Men's Mental Health with Francois Jaume
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Send us a text Men's health is important. Not many people know that June is Men's Mental Health Month. There is Irony in the fact that Men's health is not spoken about much; The month dedicated to talk about it is unknown; It happens to be the same month of Father's day which is one of the least celebrated holidays. Let's break the Silence and norm…
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Send us a text Ontario Electric Works was founded in 2013 by John Cowan of Barrie Ontario. John has a Master Electrician License which enables him to provide residential, commercial and industrial electrical contracting in Barrie and Simcoe County. www.ontarioelectricworks.comBy Jeff Gartner and Sean Preston
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Lisa Boate of Liberated Menopause Consulting and Coaching
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Send us a text Liberated Menopause Consulting and Coaching is dedicated to empowering women and businesses through transformative education and advocacy during the menopause journey. Founded by Lisa Boate, a former educator turned menopause coach and consultant, our mission is to create menopause empowered workplaces and communities. Through person…
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Listen to Developers! | Justin Cormack (CTO, Docker)
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When Docker restructured, the company went back to its roots: super-serving developers. CTO Justin Cormack says that’s why the company is developer-obsessed, not customer-obsessed: “We really wanted to focus on the fact that it's the developer who loves Docker. It's the developer who is going to be using Docker every day…” Over the past decade, Doc…
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Million-Dollar Magazine Publishing Secrets with Jeff Gartner & Sean Preston
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to building a million-dollar magazine publishing business with magazine publishing titans Jeff Gardner and Sean Preston. From selling vacuum cleaners door to door to running an HVAC company, these seasoned professionals share their unique journeys and the invaluable lessons they've learned along the way as…
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Peter Brewitt of Confidential Counselling
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Send us a text PETER BREWITT RCS, ADS I have been in field of addictions and associated behaviours for the past 30 years. I am a Registered Clinical Supervisor and a Certified Counsellor in several disciplines who also has lived experience. Confidentiality is a cornerstone to my practice, providing a safe and comfortable environment for those seeki…
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Jay Monteith of Dominion Lending's YBM Group
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Send us a text There are generally two ways to get a mortgage in Canada: From a bank or from a Licensed Mortgage Professional. While a bank only offers the products from their particular institution, Licensed Mortgage Professionals send millions of dollars in mortgage business each year to Canada's largest banks, credit unions, trust companies, and…
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Send us a text Introducing TM3 Boutique: Where Fashion Meets Convenience At TM3 Boutique, we've transformed a simple trailer into a mobile haven for women's fashion, taking the boutique experience directly to you. We are dedicated to empowering women to embrace their individuality, confidence, and natural beauty through our carefully curated collec…
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Send us a text Home Instead provides medical and non- medical home care services to help individuals stay engaged in everyday life with tailor-made support by professional caregivers to stay safe and well at home. We provide personal care, nursing services, companionship, and more depending on each person's personalized care plan. It’s our mission …
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