Category: Business
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The Mettawas Restaurant Train Wreck: It’s big, messy and an award winner
KINGSVILLE — The lowly sandwich has come a long way since the 4th Earl of Sandwich, hungry and not wanting to leave the gaming tables, asked for a slice of ham between two pieces of bread. Over the years, the humble sandwich evolved from its early beginning — more toppings have been added, more condiments,…
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New office building evokes downtown Harrow’s Victorian past
HARROW — Kingsville lawyer Sebastian Schmoranz felt he found the perfect location for his new law offices in Harrow. It was in the heart of town at King and Queen streets. While the location at 15 King St. was ideal, the 19th-century building was not. There were no proper foundations, the old brickwork was barely…
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Growth on tap as Kingsville Brewery expands production capacity, seeks foothold in U.S.
KINGSVILLE — Former NHL goalie Marty Turco’s first visit to Kingsville was in the mid-1990s when he was the starting goalie for the Michigan Wolverines hockey team. He played with Brian’s goalie pads and had been invited by the company’s co-owner, Brian Heaton, to visit the factory in Kingsville to see how the pads were…
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After nearly 70 years, Cottam butcher shop changing hands
COTTAM — John Ivanisko has sold his butcher shop in Cottam but he has no intention of hanging up his apron or retiring his knives, cleavers and saws. He said selling Cottam Cold Storage and Meat Market, a business his father founded nearly 70 years ago, was a tough, emotional call. Ivanisko, 66, said the…
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Grove Brewing looks to ramp up production, sales with move to Wigle Street site
KINGSVILLE — The owners of the Grove Brew House in Kingsville are making the switch from a small downtown beer-making operation to a large, high-production brewery. Jeff Smith and Jeremy Truax are hoping to open their new Wigle Street brewery this March on St. Patrick’s Day. “If you look at a lot of breweries in…
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In the baked goods business, there’s no time to loaf
KINGSVILLE — Starting a business in the middle of a pandemic is risky, but within minutes of opening Miller’s Bakery, owner Hannah Miller knew she made the right decision. For the opening day in May, Miller baked 700 croissants, 500 butter tarts, 30 loaves of bread and dozens of cookies and fruit squares. All were…
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Dutch Boys chocolate shop for sale as owners seek new challenges
KINGSVILLE — The Dutch Boys Chocolate shop in Kingsville is for sale, but with any future deal there will be an interesting side agreement. The owners — Henry Noestheden and Cor Boon — will stay on for three months to train the new owner in the art of making fine chocolate. “There may be people…
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Kingsville’s Grove Hotel wins Trip Advisor ‘best of best’ award for third straight year
KINGSVILLE — The Grove Hotel has been named a winner of Trip Advisor’s “best of best” award for small hotels in Canada for the third year in a row. The 18-room boutique-style hotel, located in the heart of downtown Kingsville, is the largest hotel of its type in the area. ‘To be considered as one…
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Urban indoor vertical farm sprouts in downtown Kingsville
KINGSVILLE — A new business opened Friday in Kingsville that will reduce the time fresh greens travel from farm to plate. Ortaliza, a new urban indoor vertical farm store on Main Street West, will grow and sell 25 varieties of microgreens — the nutrient-rich sweet spot between sprouts and a fully grown vegetable. Much like…
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Cannabis retail outlets slated for downtown Kingsville, east side
KINGSVILLE — Kingsville residents will soon have an abundance of choice when it comes to buying cannabis and cannabis-related products locally. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has granted licences to two companies looking to locate stores in town. High Tea Kingsville will operate at 1 Main St. W., while Tony’s Joint, which…
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New office building evokes downtown Harrow’s Victorian past
HARROW — Kingsville lawyer Sebastian Schmoranz felt he found the perfect location for his new law offices in Harrow. It was in the heart of town at King and Queen streets. While the location at 15 King St. was ideal, the 19th-century building was not. There were no proper foundations, the old brickwork was barely…
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Growth on tap as Kingsville Brewery expands production capacity, seeks foothold in U.S.
KINGSVILLE — Former NHL goalie Marty Turco’s first visit to Kingsville was in the mid-1990s when he was the starting goalie for the Michigan Wolverines hockey team. He played with Brian’s goalie pads and had been invited by the company’s co-owner, Brian Heaton, to visit the factory in Kingsville to see how the pads were…
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After nearly 70 years, Cottam butcher shop changing hands
COTTAM — John Ivanisko has sold his butcher shop in Cottam but he has no intention of hanging up his apron or retiring his knives, cleavers and saws. He said selling Cottam Cold Storage and Meat Market, a business his father founded nearly 70 years ago, was a tough, emotional call. Ivanisko, 66, said the…
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Grove Brewing looks to ramp up production, sales with move to Wigle Street site
KINGSVILLE — The owners of the Grove Brew House in Kingsville are making the switch from a small downtown beer-making operation to a large, high-production brewery. Jeff Smith and Jeremy Truax are hoping to open their new Wigle Street brewery this March on St. Patrick’s Day. “If you look at a lot of breweries in…
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In the baked goods business, there’s no time to loaf
KINGSVILLE — Starting a business in the middle of a pandemic is risky, but within minutes of opening Miller’s Bakery, owner Hannah Miller knew she made the right decision. For the opening day in May, Miller baked 700 croissants, 500 butter tarts, 30 loaves of bread and dozens of cookies and fruit squares. All were…
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Dutch Boys chocolate shop for sale as owners seek new challenges
KINGSVILLE — The Dutch Boys Chocolate shop in Kingsville is for sale, but with any future deal there will be an interesting side agreement. The owners — Henry Noestheden and Cor Boon — will stay on for three months to train the new owner in the art of making fine chocolate. “There may be people…
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Kingsville’s Grove Hotel wins Trip Advisor ‘best of best’ award for third straight year
KINGSVILLE — The Grove Hotel has been named a winner of Trip Advisor’s “best of best” award for small hotels in Canada for the third year in a row. The 18-room boutique-style hotel, located in the heart of downtown Kingsville, is the largest hotel of its type in the area. ‘To be considered as one…
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Urban indoor vertical farm sprouts in downtown Kingsville
KINGSVILLE — A new business opened Friday in Kingsville that will reduce the time fresh greens travel from farm to plate. Ortaliza, a new urban indoor vertical farm store on Main Street West, will grow and sell 25 varieties of microgreens — the nutrient-rich sweet spot between sprouts and a fully grown vegetable. Much like…
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Cannabis retail outlets slated for downtown Kingsville, east side
KINGSVILLE — Kingsville residents will soon have an abundance of choice when it comes to buying cannabis and cannabis-related products locally. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has granted licences to two companies looking to locate stores in town. High Tea Kingsville will operate at 1 Main St. W., while Tony’s Joint, which…
