The secret of my (lettuce) success

I love eating my own lettuce. Nothing beats the texture and flavour especially when you have it straight from the garden to the plate.  But have you ever wondered how the market gardeners have such a splendid supply all season long? Well it is not as easy as you might...
Hiking the backcountry: Centre Lakes

Hiking the backcountry: Centre Lakes

Last August, Clarke and Karen Slootweg hiked and camped in the Centre Lakes area in Powell River’s backcountry. Here’s a glimpse of that adventure complete with gorgeous photos! By Clarke Slootweg​ To get to the Centre Lakes trailhead you will need a 4×4 vehicle...
I MADE THE MOVE: Monique Harwood-Lynn

I MADE THE MOVE: Monique Harwood-Lynn

Monique Harwood-Lynn had been feeling homesick to return to Canada for many years and thought retirement would be the earliest she could make that move. However, having been to Powell River a few times and having brought her now-16 year old son, Solomon, out to visit...
Rescued by Pets

Rescued by Pets

Tyler Pantalone says his pets quite possibly saved his life. Now his 5 dogs, 11 cats, 5 snakes, 2 rats and innumerable fish are part of the family. And his girlfriend and her two girls are happy with it all.

Pet Expo Schedule

Pet Expo Schedule

10:00 am Face your Fears Tent opens Join Tyler and take a walk through our reptile room. You will see a variety of lizards, spiders, snakes and a Tagu! For those who are curious, see what its like to hold one.  If reptiles are not your thing, don’t worry! All reptiles...
Lowell Morris pet portrait artist

Lowell Morris pet portrait artist

Creating portraits of people and fancy houses was one of the ways Lowell Morris supported himself as he attended art school in the 80s. Now, most of his portrait subjects have fur. The idea to offer pet portraits emerged when Morris took a self-employment program...

If you build it, they will call …more

In an age of texting, Facebook, and email, are customers still calling your business? Of course they are. But are you making it easy for them to do so? Does your Facebook page list your phone number? Does your website have a “click to call” button? With mobile...

Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange cup

It sounds crazy, but it goes to show how important colour is in our perception of the world. Two researchers conducted experiments in which 57 participants had to evaluate samples of hot chocolate served in four different types of plastic cup. The cups were the same...