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The Local Frequency app launched in 2016 as a shop-local rewards program to keep money in the local economy, where it can have the most impact. Every little shift to local counts.

Since 1948, City Bread has been putting bread on the table. The company prides itself on using only natural souring agents to give their loaves a unique—and downright delicious— flavour.

French, 64, began volunteering with the festival in his early 20s. “I wanted to give back to the community and it happened to be going on at the time,” he said.

You’ve likely heard that olive oil is both delicious and healthy for you. Sounds great, except you’ve probably never tried it, says Giselle Deneka, co-owner of Perfect Pairs.

It can seem counter-intuitive in the age of globalization to advocate for local. Does this thinking make sense?

Monday to Friday, Nick’s on Broadway serves sandwiches, soups, and salads to the downtown office lunch crowd. We talked with Chef/Owner Nick Graumann.