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The Clothing Repairathon runs free public events, where anyone can bring clothing to be repaired by volunteers. Our first event will be on April 20 at the Wychwood Barns. We're still looking for donations of sewing materials (especially thread) and volunteers. Please see our website for more information.... [Read More]

The Higher Plane takes old materials and uses them to make something new. They have a line of zero waste furniture. They also specialize in custom home renovations, fine carpentry and millwork as well as alternative construction.... [Read More]

They provide grow your own oyster mushroom starter kits with eco friendly packaging. With their kit you can practice a little urban farming on your kitchen counter. [Read More]

Photographers, film makers and new media artists discuss their work. They've been doing it since the mid 70's. If you can't catch the live events, they post videos online. [Read More]

They take used furniture donations and give it to those in need. Rather than leaving items on the side of the street, send it to the furniture bank and ensure it gets to those truly in need. [Read More]

Independant family business supplying a wide range of office furniture. While I've managed to make myself a very serviceable desk from scrap wood and as well as branches trimmed from the overzealous tree of heaven in my backyard, the seating options for my home office have still left much to be desired. As part of my job, I've done media production on courses that look at ergonomics issues and I knew all to well I needed something better. So I visited Noah and David and coopers of... [Read More]

They carry a variety of sustainable fresh fish options including certified Ocean Wise items They have a second location on Bayview. [Read More]

For a small yearly fee you are free to borrow tools and power tools of all sorts. They will also be running tool workshops. You no longer need to buy a saw to do that one little project. [Read More]

I hadn't visited an eye doctor since I was in my teens, I had a negative experience and have avoided optometrists ever since. My eye sight finally reached a point where I knew I really needed some glasses so I started a search for someone trustworthy. Dr. Osler was recommend by a trusted source so I decided to pay him a visit. At first I missed his office but found an eye glass shop where they initially recommended me to another optometrist. When I asked why they recommended that optometr... [Read More]

Exceptionally large selection of wool products. Yarns, roving for felting, knitting needles and the related accessories. I have a hard time resisting their boxing day sales, and as a result I've felted a large portion of my winter wear from their wool. Only wish they carried more roving from Ontario sheep. [Read More]