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Homegrown Business: Shane Halliburton of Søbr Market

June 8, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Redefining the way people experience alcohol-free drinks, Søbr Market is a national retailer, importer, and distributor dedicated to bringing the best non-alcoholic beverages to consumers and businesses across Canada and beyond. With bottle shops in […]

Homegrown Business: Quinton Anderson of Knapsack Coffee

June 1, 2026 Jocelyne Sobie

Knapsack Coffee has built its presence around movement, curiosity, and a genuine love of the craft. From a vintage Boler camper turned mobile café to pop-ups, private events, and a daily brick-and-mortar setup on Sherbrook […]

Homegrown Business: Milena of Just the Goods

May 25, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

Winnipeg-based natural skin-care company Just the Goods provides customers with handcrafted vegan, plant, and mineral-based products, including “just the goods” and nothing else. Just the Goods founder Milena first started making natural skin care items […]

Homegrown Business: Julia Plett of Milieu Market

May 11, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Julia Plett is the owner of Milieu Market, a Winnipeg-based eco-friendly refillery and sustainable living shop. Founded out of Plett’s passion for environmental protection and low-waste living, Milieu Market offers customers an accessible alternative to […]

Homegrown Business: Alyssa Winzinowich of Prairie Wolf Bakery

May 4, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Alyssa Winzinowich is a Winnipeg-based baker and entrepreneur—and one of the co-founders behind Prairie Wolf Bakery, a micro-bakery rooted in Manitoba soil. Co-owned with her sister Natasha, the business specializes in handcrafted sourdough breads and […]

Homegrown Business: Madeleine Olvera of Modern Electric Lunch

April 27, 2026 Jocelyne Sobie

Modern Electric Lunch sits right in the flow of downtown Winnipeg, serving as a meeting point for commuters, students, travellers, and anyone in search of a solid breakfast or lunch. With its location on Main Street […]

Homegrown Business: Nicole of Eadha Bakery Worker Co-Op

April 20, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

Located in the West End of Winnipeg, Eadha Bakery Co-Op is a small but mighty bakery that specializes in sourdough bread and pastries. In addition to providing delicious baked goods, Eadha also supports their community […]

Homegrown Business: Christie Dawn of Rainbow Earth

April 13, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Christie Dawn runs Daytripper, Manitoba’s only adult field trip service exclusively for women, offering transportation and curated experiences to those who don’t drive, lack vehicles, or simply aren’t comfortable navigating beyond city limits. Operating out […]

Homegrown Business: Willows Christopher of Maple Leaf Rubber Stamp

April 6, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Willows Christopher directs Maple Leaf Rubber Stamp, a Winnipeg institution founded in 1932 that’s been manufacturing rubber stamps, promotional buttons, award ribbons, and engraved items for nearly a century from its Sargent Park location at […]

Homegrown Business: Willows Christopher of CanMark Industries

March 30, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Willows Christopher directs CanMark Industries (also known as Canadian Marking Systems), a Winnipeg institution that’s been manufacturing wood-mounted and self-inking rubber stamps plus custom engraving since 1911, back when the burgeoning city looked vastly different […]