by Sean Percy | Jun 1, 2017 | Community, Events, News
Fighting a raging wildfire in Sechelt a couple of summers ago, Marc Albert was shocked by what he saw. Normally in a coastal forest fire, the flames lick along the ground, burning dry, dead branches, and bypassing the towering trees. Shade from the canopy usually...
by Sean Percy | Jun 1, 2017 | Gardening
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...
by Sean Percy | Jun 1, 2017 | Community, News
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...
by Sean Percy | Jun 1, 2017 | Made The Move
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...
by Sean Percy | May 18, 2017 | Community, Profiles
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.
by Sean Percy | May 5, 2017 | Events
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...
by Sean Percy | May 3, 2017 | Community, Profiles
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...
by Sean Percy | Feb 11, 2014 | Marketing Tips
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...
by Sean Percy | Sep 17, 2013 | Marketing Tips
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...
by Sean Percy | Sep 13, 2013 | Marketing Tips
The stats don’t lie “I don’t need to advertise – everyone in Powell River knows where I am… what I do… who we are.” No doubt, you’ve felt that occasionally, especially if you’ve lived or done business in Powell...