Neighbours of Hespeler Village - Best Version Media

01/08/2026

Very excited that the first issue of 2026 is hitting mailboxes right now. (Would it be petty to hold it against Santa for clogging up the mail?) Happy it is here. Some great articles and usual content. Happy reading!!!! (Don’t get it? DM me. Tomorrow I’ll drop off extra copies at .ca , , , the Hespeler Heritage Centre and I’ll drop off a copy at for circulation.)

12/31/2025

🌟 Real food, real neighbours. Today we’re spotlighting FoodZen and owner Destiny Moser, who brings Indigenous philosophy into everyday cooking—hyper-local, ultra-seasonal, and from scratch. Families tell us they’re saving about 10 hours a week while eating fewer processed foods and feeling better. 💬🍲

🎥 Watch our Hespeler is Home chat: https://youtu.be/3Ys4Smy1DnE

From meal delivery and kids’ lunches to personal chef services for specific diets (diabetes, kidney disease, allergies), FoodZen keeps it simple, nourishing, and doable. 👏

Healthy meals that actually feel good - made right here in downtown Hespeler. In this episode, Destiny Moser of FoodZen shares how she blends Indigenous phil...

12/31/2025

If you’re a business owner quietly asking yourself, “What should I do differently this year?”—this may be worth seven minutes of your attention.

On Monday, January 12 (5:30–7:00 pm), I’m hosting the next Hespeler is Home business networking night at Homewood Suites.

This isn’t a random room full of business cards.

You’ll connect with fellow Hespeler business owners—the people your customers already know, trust, and talk about. The kind of relationships that compound over time, not overnight.

And there’s a twist.

This particular evening will also include the politicians who represent Hespeler.
Our MP and two City Councillors are already confirmed, with hopes that our MPP, the Mayor, and a Regional representative will join as well.

That means one room.
Business owners.
Decision-makers.
Real conversations.

If you care about growing your brand and having a voice in the community you serve, this night checks both boxes.

👉 RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwSFNOlH-Aow9zEuxxYiPXM9ya_T9XhO3EmQLh3vlmRWCHaw/viewform?usp=dialog

Sometimes the best next move isn’t a new ad or strategy.*
It’s simply being in the right room.

*Although THOSE are things I CAN help with AND am willing to. LOL!!!

12/20/2025

🌟 New on Queen Street: a lounge-style boutique where confidence, comfort, and community come first.

Tony sat down with Holly at Chic Key Lounge & Boutique — opened November 1 — to talk about her vision for a welcoming space where you can touch/try products, ask questions, and find pieces that feel right for you (including plus sizes up to 4XL).  

You’ll find bath & body care, cozy pajamas, and lingerie — and for those interested, she hosts private 18+ parties with the sensitive items kept “behind the key” and available online or through a private event. Hosts even earn cash back (20%, rising to 35% in Jan/Feb).   

Holly’s also planning a Saturday night social “book club” in January and offers themed birthday parties where the shop transforms into a celebration space — all about connection, conversation, and fun.  

📍 Chic Key Lounge & Boutique
📞 519-651-9788
📍 11 Queen St E, Hespeler
📲 Facebook: Chik-Key-Lounge-and-Boutique
📲 Instagram:

🎥 Watch the interview and pop in to say hi to Holly — she’s excited to meet more neighbours!

In this video meet a new kind of boutique in Hespeler - one where you can learn, touch, and feel products before you buy, and find pieces that fit who you ar...

12/04/2025

Hespeler businesses—let’s make 2026 your breakout year. 🎯 Join our January edition and start the year fully engaged in the community (in print) and amplified digitally (search listings tidy, social shout-outs, and local reach that actually converts). Whether 2025 was amazing or a grind, we can level up together—more neighbours seeing you, trusting you, and choosing you.
DM me today to lock your January spot and we’ll map a simple “be everywhere locally” plan. I'm excited to have Essence Salon & Spa and Namastelondon as two of our newest sponsors, but there is still room for you if interested.

11/28/2025

11/28/2025

Happy Friday!! I’m excited that some great reading material is hitting mailboxes this weekend.

This month’s edition features two people who are doing great things in the region and some great articles about the , an article about retirement living from Heritage Meadows, an article about the Hespeler Shamrocks minor hockey teams, and a commercial article from me about how to help businesses get found online.

For those who don’t get the magazine: No worries! I dropped extras off at Bishop’s Brew, Cypriannas Pizzeria, a copy for circulation at Cambridge Public Library, Hespeler and I should drop some off at the Hespeler Heritage Centre next week. Also, I can direct you to the online editions if you prefer that - just DM me.

Also, if you are going to the Hespeler Santa Claus Parade next week, keep an eye out for us as we’ve got an amazing gift to give the kiddos!

11/11/2025

Something I’ve found deeply meaningful over the past few years is the ceremony in downtown . Standing there this morning, thinking about those who never came home — sons, brothers, husbands, neighbours — it hit me again how much was lost, and how many families carried on with a hole that never fully closed.

I’m reading A Farewell to Arms right now, and it’s been echoing some of what I feel on days like this: the heaviness, the cost, and the human side of sacrifice. War isn’t romantic. It’s hard, it’s tragic, and it changes everyone it touches.

But remembering isn’t just about sadness — it’s about gratitude and responsibility. We get to live in a country where we can talk, disagree, build, and keep trying to make things better. That didn’t happen by accident.

Lots of emotions today, as always, but mostly gratitude. I hope you found a moment today to pause, reflect, and honour those who served and those who never came home.

11/06/2025

🌟 (YouTube link below) A Hespeler staple for 21 years and counting. Meet Suzie Caetano of Essence Salon & Spa — a full-service salon rooted in education, hospitality, and community.

From the moment Suzie walked into their beautiful historic space back in 2004, she knew it was home. Today, Essence offers expert hair services plus on-site partners — a registered nurse, nail tech, and sculpt specialist — so there’s something for everyone.

Tony sat down with Suzie to talk family, roots, and why Hespeler still has her heart (and now her kids’ too). The name “Essence” even has a sweet backstory — chosen by her husband, Steven. Watch the interview here 🎥

https://youtu.be/q-hEgX6GyQE

Happy watching!

10/30/2025

🌟 From consignment gems to artisan booths (nearly 100 of them!), Next Time Around is one of those places where you wander for “just a minute”… and happily lose track of time.

Tony sat down with owner Kristy Morgan to hear the story—from opening on Thanksgiving 2012 to becoming a 15,000 sq. ft. destination for furniture, décor, plants, vintage, and now clothing on consignment. Prices start at least 50% off retail, with markdowns every 20 days. It’s friendly, it’s local, and it’s full of beautiful vignettes around every corner. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/O0VPHuKaD2E?si=CO85yCafQWY817_d

🎄 Heads up: Christmas Revealed returns Sat, Nov 8 @ 10 AM—two days of prep, then the doors open to a winter wonderland packed with new, artisan, vintage & antique holiday décor (yes, even Highland cows).

📍 Next Time Around
📞 519-658-6398
📍 211 Queen St W, Hespeler (Cambridge)
🌐 nexttimearound.ca
📲 TikTok: .time.around | Facebook: | Instagram:

A 15,000 sq. ft. treasure hunt in the heart of Hespeler—consignment finds, artisan goods, live plants, vintage, and now clothing too. Step inside Next Time A...

10/29/2025

Hespeler, the November issue is officially landing in your mailboxes today, and it’s a good one. Inside you’ll find our tribute feature on Veteran Albert Christian, a community-forward sports piece on the Redhawks and Hornets, an arts preview for Cambridge Community Players’ “Puffs”, and a practical wellness read from New Hope Hearing. Thank you to our local sponsors who make this free magazine possible—give them a little love when you’re out and about!

10/23/2025

👻 "Ghost: The Musical" has been lighting up the Cambridge Arts Theatre — and while the first week of its two-week run has already finished, there’s still time to catch it before it closes on October 25!

We actually featured this production in our latest issue of Neighbours of Hespeler Village, but unfortunately, delivery delays meant the magazine only reached mailboxes halfway through the run.

If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss this moving story of love, loss, and laughter brought to life by Community on Stage. Shows are on today through Saturday if you're interested. 🎭

🎟️ Tickets: communityonstage.com