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of the full extent of their responsibilities and liabilities as they relate to the Act.

Spencer Safety Solutions is a health and safety consulting firm, helping small businesses protect their workers and themselves from additional liability. Owner Janice Campbell has worked in safety consulting for over 15 years—she established the business in late 2021 after noticing a gap in the market. “We are the only safety consulting firm in the Grey-Bruce area,” says Janice. “We are a purpose-built company driven to help small business owners understand, navigate and comply with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.”

Many businesses may not be aware

Spencer Safety Solutions does all the heavy lifting to make sure your business meets or exceeds its responsibilities to ensure a safe workplace to help retain valued employees.

Led by Janice, who holds a degree in Human Resources Management and Occupational Health and Safety, Spencer Safety Solutions helps businesses proactively inspect, understand and create a workplace that is both compliant and effective. “Our experience working on some of Ontario’s largest construction projects will give you insights into best practices that suit your needs.”

Spencer Safety Solutions offers support in developing next-level programs weddings and special events. that make your company and culture a desirable place to work for and work with. They believe in providing honest and reliable information to clients. “Our focus is small businesses who do not have time/ knowledge/resources to manage their safety program on their own. We also assist construction companies who need regular inspections of their worksites.”

Whether a company is being proactive in helping to protect their workers or reactive after receiving orders from Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) or after an injury, Spencer Safety Solutions is here to help, without judgement.

201-1717 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound spencersafetysolutions.ca

Lighthouse Group is a premier residential and commercial cleaning company, servicing Southern Georgian Bay and surrounding areas since 2010. Then, in 2021 owners Behn and Hillary Mitchell expanded the business to include more cleaning services as well professional lighting and custom window coverings, creating sister companies: Lights at Blue and Shades at Blue.

Cleaning services include residential and Airbnb customer care, windows and screens, commercial cleaning and power washing. Shades at Blue offers an uncompromising selection of products with priced for value—from budget blinds and accessories, to custom-fitted shades and shutters to compliment the style of your home. Lights at Blue provides design, sales, installation, removal and storage of commercial grade lighting for seasonal holidays, backyards, patios,

“We are driven by long term goals and a determination to provide the best services in Collingwood and the surrounding areas,” says Hillary. “We are a forward-looking company that provides our team with health benefits and pays above the living wage for our area. We strongly believe that having a happy and healthy team leads to happy clients. We believe in treating our team and our clients with the utmost respect and we pride ourselves on providing reliable and affordable services. We also use the best professional equipment for each service! For example, with window cleaning we use a Pure Water system which employs a four-stage filtration system to deliver pure water to the windows with waterfed poles giving you a streak free and chemical free clean and with Lights at Blue we offer commercial grade lighting which lasts longer and shines brighter than store bought lights.

In 2022 Hillary and Behn proudly opened a Lights at Blue and Shades at Blue showroom within Chatterson’s

Home Furniture in Collingwood. Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountain Chambers of Commerce, the enterprising couple are also heavily involved in community initiatives and supporters to local charities. “We hire students and sponsor events such as Collingwood Pride, Coldest Night of the Year, as well as various sports teams. “Collingwood and the surrounding areas are a beautiful place to live and raise a family! We have four children and this is a fantastic place for them to grow up. The Southern Georgian Bay area is also growing significantly and there is a great need for reliable and high-quality cleaning services. We also found our clients were looking for window covering and exterior lighting services which was how we decided to expand and offer these services as well.”

101 Pretty River Parkway, Unit 7, Collingwood lighthousegroup.ca / shadesatblue.com / lightsatblue.com