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The Condo Grocery Problem—Finally Solved

VOOMcart solves the biggest struggle in condo living: getting groceries and essentials from car to their home. With ergonomic design, easy storage, and smooth mobility, it turns multiple trips into...

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• Culdesac
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Celebrating World Car Free Day with a Walkable Win

VOOMcart and Culdesac share a simple but powerful vision: making car-free living easier and more enjoyable, and their partnership just makes sense. Combining Culdesac’s innovative, walkable neighbourhoods with VOOMcart’s thoughtfully...

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• Andrea Curtis
• Climate Action
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Author Andrea Curtis on Kids, Climate, and Walking with Purpose

Award-winning author Andrea Curtis writes powerful, hopeful books that help kids imagine better ways to live—think car-free streets, circular economies, and communities built on care. Her newest title, Loop de...

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Driving Change: Kevin McLaughlin on Decades of Impact in Sustainable Transportation

What happens when a car-free urbanist, environmental activist, and transportation innovator decides to rewrite the rules of city living? You get Kevin McLaughlin—founder of AutoShare, co-founder of Zygg e-bike subscription,...

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Why Walking Is the Best Form of Exercise for Women Over 50

Walking has been called the 'wonder drug' for good reason! With proven benefits like improving heart health, easing stress, burning calories, and even boosting longevity, it’s a simple yet powerful...

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This is Lester Founder Lesley Morphy on Crafting Unforgettable Experiences

Lesley’s journey is a testament to entrepreneurial passion and resilience. In this exclusive Q&A for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day 2024, Lesley shares her path to success, insights on building a thriving...

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• Condo-living
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• Urban Transportation

Condo Living Made Easy with VOOMcart – Pro Home Stager Tips

Discover how Beverley Massey, a home-staging expert, uses VOOMcart to revolutionize condo living. From recycling and laundry to moving and rooftop cocktails, Beverley’s creative uses for VOOMcart make daily tasks...

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• Walkable Communities

VOOMcart's Creators and Founders Erin Binnie and Tori Wright

Erin Binnie and Tori Wright, known as the “Mothers of Invention” by Toronto media, created VOOMcart to address the loss of walkable lifestyles after their kids outgrew strollers. They wanted...

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• Earth Day
• Female founder
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• Jackie Morphy

Jackie Morphy Founder of All Eco – Your One-Stop Shop for Sustainable Living

Sustainable living is all about making small, mindful choices that add up to a big impact. At All Eco, Jackie's mission is to support you on that journey. Whether you’re...

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• Liz Eustace
• Movement

Accessible Wellness: Liz Eustace Founding JOT – VOOM

When I was at Lululemon, we pre-seeded the New York City market for its first store by diving into the boutique fitness scene with an unlimited budget. This experience emphasized...

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• Earth Day
• Female founder
• Founder Story
• Julia Grieve

Julia Grieve: Sustainable Fashion & Upcycling Journey

As Global Recycling Day dawns on March 18th each year, it beckons us to reassess our relationship with waste. Following hot on the heels of the empowering International Women's Day,...

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• Climate Action
• Earth Day
• Generation Z

Gen Z's Struggle Against Generational Apathy

Earth Day Interview with Emmeline Caplan, a passionate environmental advocate from Gen Z, With leadership roles in sustainability initiatives like the Trinity College Environmental Society, she's poised to make a significant...

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• Earth Day
• Female founder
• Founder Story
• Gillian Flies
• New Farm
• Regenerative Farming

Gillian Flies: The Everyday Earth Day Advocate

Join us in celebrating Earth Day every day with Gillian Flies, co-owner of The New Farm and a driving force behind the regenerative agriculture movement. Discover how Gillian's activism, community-building...

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• Mental Wellness
• Movement

Mental Wellness and Movement with David Newton | VOOM

Join us as we delve into the beliefs and practices of David Newton, a movement therapist and longevity specialist, who emphasizes the crucial link between body movement and brain wellness....

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Jo Saul & TYPE Books is Community

TYPE BOOKS' co-founder Jo Saul strives to have their three Toronto stores reflect the unique personality of their neighbourhoods. Enter a TYPE bookstore, and you feel compelled to slow down,...