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Business Spotlight: Crave Doughnuts

Crave Doughnuts, located at 102 Lupin Drive in Whitby, has become a local favourite thanks to its one-of-a-kind, handcrafted doughnuts and strong ties to the community. Founded by doughnut lovers Nicole Morais and Jeremy Black, Crave's story is one of passion, perseverance, and a deep appreciation for the place they call home.

Town of Whitby Launches Survey to Assess Local Impact of Tariffs

The Town of Whitby is seeking input from local businesses to better understand how U.S. tariffs are impacting operations, supply chains, and workforce decisions. Your feedback will help inform future planning and support efforts. The survey is short and confidential, and will remain open until May 23. We encourage all businesses affected by tariffs to participate and share their insights.

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Ontario Investing $1.3 Billion to Protect Manufacturing Workers and Jobs

The provincial government is enhancing and expanding the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, providing an additional $1.3 billion over three years to help lower costs for businesses that invest in buildings, machinery and equipment that are used for manufacturing or processing in Ontario.

Ontario Investing $1 Billion in Skills Development Fund to Protect Workers

The provincial government is expanding its Skills Development Fund (SDF) by nearly $1 billion over the next three years, for a total of $2.5 billion.

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