Hastings County

I Left The City

Business EN ↓ 47 episodes

If you’ve ever fantasized about moving to cottage country, you need to hear these stories. In every episode of I Left the City, we talk to a talented and skilled professional who moved to Hastings County, Ontario to find a wildly authentic life. If you’re inspired to make the move and start a business in a place halfway between Toronto and Ottawa with affordable real estate, welcoming neighbours, and four-season natural amenities, visit investinhastings.ca for startup and relocation advice, commercial property listings, and many other helpful resources for business. I Left the City is an initi...

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Hastings County

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Business

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www.hastings.ca

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

I Left The City - Episode 22 - John Bondar 16.07.2020

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with John Bondar, President of Shannonville Motorsport Park.

I Left The City - Episode 21 - Andrew MacDonald 19.06.2020

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Andrew MacDonald, Co-Founder of KASAMA Marketing.

I Left The City - Episode 20 - Dr. Sandy Musclow 08.06.2020

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Dr. Sandy Musclow, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and owner of Foundation Stone Medicine.

I left the city - Episode 19 - Tim Porter 29.05.2020

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Tim Porter, the founding and current Artistic Director of Tweed and Company Theatre.

I left the city - Episode 18 - Ro Munich 09.02.2018

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Ro Munich, owner and operator of the Arlington Hotel in Maynooth, ON

I left the city - Episode 17 - Michelle Annette Tremblay 09.02.2018

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Michelle Annette Tremblay of WordBird Media

I left the city - Episode 16 - Timmy Boyle 09.02.2018

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with comedian Timmy Boyle.

I left the city - Episode 15 - Melanie Williams 09.02.2018

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Melanie Williams who has built her law practice in Marmora and Lake.

I left the city - Episode 14 - David Ferguson 09.02.2018

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with wood worker David Ferguson.

I left the city - Episode 13 - Jane Johnson 09.02.2018

On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Jane Johnson of Hidden Potential Consulting.

I left the city - Episode 12 - Alysha Dominico 20.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with communications expert Alysha Dominico, co-founder of Tangible Words, a company that helps businesses across Ontario and beyond market themselves online.

I Left the City - Episode 11 - Jaimie Jolly 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with professional make-up artist Jaimie Jolly. Jaimie was a cottager in the area for years but hated to leave so she decided to bring her salon and family to Hastings County year-round.

I Left the City - Episode 10 - Sukhan Bains 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with accountant Sukhan Bains, who moved from India to build a unique business and lifestyle in Bancroft. Sukhan helps businesses keep their books in order while finding lots of time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

I Left the City - Episode 9 - Michele Gallo 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with electrician Michele Gallo, who chose northern Hastings County for the location of his company Gallo Teck where he is helping to bring solar energy to homes, cottages and even boats.

I Left the City - Episode 8 - June Wells 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with photographer June Wells, who turned her vacation property in Coe Hill into her year-round home and business. She operates Tin House Woodworking and gift shop with her husband Jeff.

I Left the City - Episode 7 - Logan Krupa 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Logan Krupa, who returned from the city to his small town roots to run his family bar and restaurant. He recently opened the Bancroft Brewing Company to provide local craft beer to the region.

I Left the City - Episode 6 - Carly & Shaun 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Carly O’Neill and Shaun Zoernack who moved from the Rockie Mountains to settle in Hastings County and open the Lakehouse Restaurant on Paudash Lake near Bancroft.

I Left the City - Episode 5 - Jenn Bennett 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Jenn Bennett, who returned from the big city to her small town roots and now operates Jenn Creative Consulting in Marmora. Jenn balances her own business with a growing young family and loves life in Hastings County.

I Left the City - Episode 4 - Trevor Telford 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Trevor Telford of the Black River Retreat, a private couples retreat getaway in Tweed. Black River Retreat is renowned for the atmosphere and amazing food that Trevor prepares daily for his guests.

I Left the City - Episode 3 - Luca Molteni 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Italian chef Luca Molteni, who opened The Barn Chefs with his wife Sarah Woods. After traveling the world cooking amazing dishes, Luca has settled in Coe Hill and is making the region a more tasty place to live.

I Left the City - Episode 2 - Jackie Jarrell 12.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with women’s hockey star Jackie Jarrell, who recently opened her own training centre in Tyendinaga Township to help up and coming athletes reach their peak performance.

I Left the City - Episode 01 - Sandor Johnson 11.01.2017

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with actor and model Sandor Johnson, who spends the summer months in Hastings County. The former All My Children actor and Calvin Klein model opened Potter Settlement Vineyards and Winery on his family’s 180 year old farm in Tweed.

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