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GARDEN GATE: Episode 317 – Mad Cap Hats are back! (April 25, 2025)

After a few years hiatus, Mad Cap hats are back in the shop! These hats are the original handmade creations of Tori Capes, a certified milliner! For 38 years these beautiful hats have been designed and created in a scenic lakeside studio near Westport Ontario. These adjustable Sunblocker hats are their most popular sun hat, … Read more

GARDEN GATE: Episode 316 – New DIY Craft Kits! (April 11, 2025)

The new DIY craft kits from Genius Premium Craft Company have finally arrived! We received a variety of sewing kits, felting kits, fibre art kits and even ones that come with a greeting card. You’ll find a quirky racoon, a seagull with a pouch of fries, a dog in a coat, and the cats inspired … Read more

Made in Canada – Peace by Chocolate

When the Hadhad family relocated to Canada in 2016 after losing their home and business in Syria, all they hoped for was a chance to rebuild their lives in peace while their son, Tareq, could study medicine. Their home in Damascus was destroyed by bombs, as was their factory, the second largest chocolate producer in … Read more

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