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CTV News
8 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Chocolatier and founder of Rhéo Thompson Candies has died
The founder of a beloved chocolate shop in Stratford, Ont. has passed away. An obituary for Rhéo Thompson was published on the W.G. Young Funeral Home website, announcing the founder and owner of Rhéo Thompson Candies died on June 7 at the age of 82. According to his obituary, Thompson nurtured the business for 35 years. 'A true entrepreneur, he began crafting his confections in the basement of his home and grew the business into the beloved Stratford landmark that still stands on Albert Street today,' the post said. Thompson began his business from a booth he rented at the Stratford Farmer's Market in 1969 and transformed it into a booming confectionary producing over 150 different chocolates and candies. Thompson was also known for his time with the Stratford Rotary Club, the ANAF and the Stratford Noon Hour Club. The current owners of the business posted their condolences on social media. 'Rheo's legacy is woven into the very heart of this business — from the iconic Mint Smoothies he created to the enduring commitment to quality, tradition, and community that defines Rhéo Thompson Candies to this day. Rheo's passion, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit shaped not only a beloved local institution but touched the lives of generations of customers, staff, and supporters," their post reads, in part. Anyone who wishes to make a memorial donation in his honour is asked to direct the money to the Rotary Respite House in Stratford through the funeral home.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- BBC News
Woman's death in York being treated as suspicious
The death of a woman whose body was found at a property in York is being treated as suspicious, police have woman, who was in her 60s, was found by officers just before 11:30 BST after they were called to the property on Albert Street, near Walmgate, a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said.A 53-year-old man was arrested in connection with the investigation and remained in custody, they added. The force spokesperson said: "We believe it was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community, nevertheless we have stepped up reassurance patrols in the area while our inquiries continue at the scene." A cordon remained in place on Albert Street on Thursday afternoon, with several police vehicles and ambulances in attendance. Anyone with information about the incident was asked by police to urgently get in touch. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
