A family tragedy couldn’t deter this butcher from becoming a neighbourhood fixture for more than 50 years

A family business since 1971, this hybrid butcher/grocer specializes in antibiotic-free meat hailing from P.E.I., an array of sausages, chicken and seafood, and a rotating menu of prepared dishes. He knew a butcher in Cabbagetown looking to sell his business, and would Terry want in on the venture? Terry and Stewart purchased the shop in 1971, and when Stewart passed away in 1991, the Michelin family took full control. “The change is good for the neighbourhood,” Michelin says, “as new shops bring in new people.”Michelin isn’t alone in maintaining the family business. Getting most of his family involved in the business sets up Michelin for a comfortable stroll into retirement.