Generational Business

These stories about the rich history, journeys and long-term successes of local businesses in Northern Ontario are made possible through the continued support of Sunwire as part of our Northern Ontario Business Leaders Program.

Generational Business: Perseverance and hard work keep Mattawa hoteliers going

Sudawan and Quaisar Butt have transformed 140-year-old Le Voyageur Inn into a cozy tourist haven

Jul 19, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Generational Business: Bringing comfort to grieving families is at the core of funeral business

Trio of Temiskaming funeral homes entering new era of community service

Jun 9, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Generational Business: Janzen's Pharmacy continues tradition of personalized community care

Established since 1916, pharmacy has served Thunder Bay patients for more than a century

May 7, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Generational Business: Beloved neighbourhood shop has cornered the market on specialty foods

Serving hungry Thunder Bay residents since 1909, Brent Park Store has recently expanded

Apr 7, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Generational Business: Five generations of the Cornell family have worked this land since 1897

Cornell Farms produces cattle breeding stock and natural beef products

Mar 5, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Generational Business: Reliable Maintenance has been keeping the North clean for more than 60 years

Sudbury-headquartered business embarking on third-generation ownership

Feb 5, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Generational Business: Growth on the horizon for Sault energy company

More than 70 years and three generations later, McDougall Energy is still going strong

Jan 5, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Generational Business: Resilience and an allegiance to community are hallmarks of this Timmins apparel shop

In business for more than a century, Steinberg & Mahn has served generations of men

Dec 4, 2020 12:46 PM Read more >