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From an idea in their parents' kitchen to a one-on-one mobile salon serving the Hamilton area.
Read featured storyMeet Karoot, a Canadian pet-grooming marketplace scheduled to launch September 26, 2026, with Toronto as its first major market and apps planned for iOS and Android.
Want to buy Canadian in Toronto? Learn what Product of Canada and Made in Canada actually mean, how to spot misleading claims, and where to find local products and businesses.
Toronto’s new Pet Establishment licence takes effect February 1, 2027. Learn what the changes mean for groomers, daycares, boarding businesses, trainers and pet owners.
Does your Toronto business need a licence in 2026? Learn the difference between registration, licensing, zoning and permits, plus current fees and common requirements.
What does car repair cost in Toronto in 2026? Compare current prices for oil changes, brakes, diagnostics, batteries, alignments, inspections and tire changes.
Installing an EV charger in a Toronto condo? Learn 2026 costs, the Ontario approval process, condo-board rules, electrical requirements and what to check before starting.
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Does your Toronto business need a licence in 2026? Learn the difference between registration, licensing, zoning and permits, plus current fees and common requirements.
What does car repair cost in Toronto in 2026? Compare current prices for oil changes, brakes, diagnostics, batteries, alignments, inspections and tire changes.
Installing an EV charger in a Toronto condo? Learn 2026 costs, the Ontario approval process, condo-board rules, electrical requirements and what to check before starting.
Toronto expanded its home-business rules in 2026. Learn what changed for employees, client visits, detached garages, zoning, licences, registration and GST/HST.
Hiring a contractor in Toronto? Use these 10 checks to verify licences, government records, estimates, references, permits, deposits and contracts before work starts.
How much does AC repair cost in Toronto in 2026? Compare common repair prices, major component costs, repair-vs.-replace factors and current heat-pump rebates.
Discover 10 women-owned and women-founded Toronto businesses across food, fashion, wellness, sports, hospitality, jewellery, books and local culture.
Looking for Toronto small-business funding? See what's open as of September 21, 2026, including the reopened $5,000 Starter Company Plus grant and federal tariff support.