Bright news: ‘Mr. Wonderful’ wins brownie points, and inspiring mom and son open café

CICE grad Jacob and his mom

Café vision comes to light

January 16 | BU Café and Market, which recently opened in Oakville, is a new café founded by Jacob Stretton, a 2019 graduate of the Community Integration through Cooperative Education program, and his mother. Named after Jacob’s BU Candles brand—standing for “be yourself”—the café will employ staff with disabilities and reflects Jacob’s journey of resilience and community inclusion.

Read the full story in The Hamilton Spectator: Bright news: ‘Mr. Wonderful’ wins brownie points, and inspiring mom and son open café