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Window Wonderland 2025
Step into the enchanting Village of Streetsville’s Window Wonderland this holiday season, where the spirit of Christmas shines bright. Our local businesses are decking the halls and working their festive magic to make Streetsville truly sparkle! As you wander through the Village, see the beautiful storefronts transformed festively, designed to captivate your imagination. These participating windows tell unique stories, encouraging … Read More
Christmas in The Village is Celebrating 10 Years!
Save the dates! Christmas in The Village is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary! Friday, November 21st 5:00pm 9:0pm | Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:00pm Saturday, November 22nd 10:00am – 7:00pm The Streetsville BIA is proud to present the 10th annual Christmas in the Village, a beloved holiday tradition in the heart of historic Streetsville. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Miracle … Read More
Streetsville Spooktacular
Streetsville Spooktacular – Saturday, October 25th, 12pm to 4pm Get ready for a spine-tingling good time. Streetsville Spooktacular is back with tricks, treats, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family. Trick or treat at participating local businesses — bring your own bag and your best costume, then explore the village for sweet surprises and maybe even a few … Read More
Breaking Down Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Blog Post by Chantel Tesolin They say to think outside the box, but what if we started thinking outside the province instead? With America dealing us a hand of tariffs and Canada’s economy feeling under the weather, the tariff fever is the only thing making our market hot. Luckily for business, recent developments in interprovincial trade might give Canada … Read More
“Interest-ing” Times: What the BoC Rate Hold Means for Small Businesses
Blog post by Chantel Tesolin Another day, another dollar. The expression should be another day, another $1.0275, because on July 30th, the Bank of Canada announced that it would be holding the overnight rate at 2.75%, maintaining the cut rate since March 2025. Have we piqued your interest? Because the bank certainly has in the years since the pandemic. Let’s … Read More
Modern Tools, Local Impact: How Digitalization Helps Small Businesses Thrive
Blog post by Chantel Tesolin #E-CommerceIsGrowing. #BrickAndMortarSmallBusinessCanGrowToo. As conveyed through the excessive hashtag usage, there’s been a serious surge in e-commerce – and the numbers back it up. Did you know that in 2019, e-commerce made up just 6.9% of all retail sales in Canada? By 2025, that number is expected to reach a whopping 13.4%. That’s not just growth … Read More
Tourism Turnaround: Why Canada Is the Destination of Choice and How Local Businesses Can Benefit
Blog Post by Chantel Tesolin Photo by Yousouf Atchia Photography Cha-chik! That’s the sound you usually hear during the summer tourism months. And with tourism comes the opportunity to turn a selfie into a sold-out shelfie. However, this year, the only thing crossing borders is uncertainty, as the American-Canadian trade war has reduced the tourism numbers of both nations. Here’s … Read More
Factors Affecting Businesses: What and How to Navigate The Impacts
Blog Post by Chantel Tesolin Woe is the current retail world for small businesses. From shifting political landscapes to heightened market competition, small businesses feel every bump in Canada’s changing economic climate. Small business is the backbone of Canada’s economy. Did you know that of all businesses in Canada, 98% are small businesses?1 But in 2024, there was a … Read More
Streetsville Historic Walking Tours Are Back!
Step back in time and discover the rich heritage of The Village in the City. Join us for the return of the Streetsville Historic Walking Tours, happening mid-May through mid-October. This season is extra special—Streetsville was officially designated a Heritage Conservation District earlier this year, making it the perfect time to explore our village’s historic charm. Led by local historian … Read More