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Serving Smiles Supporting long-term care in the community

Gorgeous Gardens

Get growing with Country Grocer

Cycle of Life Bike tour supports Island hospice care

Recipes I Nutrition I Pets I What’s in Store

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IN THIS ISSUE

WELCOME

Happy Summer!

Even with the cool start we’ve had, we’re looking forward to an event-filled season – wonderful, PETER CAVIN, DIREC TOR considering the COUNTRY GROCER two-year hiatus we just had.

In July we’re excited to announce that the Cycle of Life Tour is back in person to benefit hospices on Vancouver Island.

We’re very proud of our CG riders who will embark on a two-day cycling journey to raise much-needed funds. If you’d like to support our team, you can visit cycleoflifetour.ca and click on donate. We appreciate any support.

In August, we’ll be fundraising at our Chase River store (with donations at the till) and on our social media channels (to donate online) to benefit the second annual Toss the Boss event!

This year, we’re tossing Tom Barrows, the boss from our Chase River store, and all funds raised will benefit the Victoria and Nanaimo Brain Injury Society. You can watch us toss the boss on Sept. 23 at Nanaimo’s WildPlay. Stay tuned for more details.

Also this summer we’ll be wrapping up filming season 4 (for us) of CHEK TV’s Cookin’ on the Coast with our new chef, Heidi Fink. You can expect some great new recipes, cooking tips and a bunch of laughter. Watch for an exciting new season this fall on CHEK. And this fall, stay tuned for our 38th anniversary celebration and many other great initiatives.

Thank you for your support and for shopping local. Have a terrific summer!

Serving smiles

Broadmead Care fundraiser aims to refurbish six serveries essential for caring for residents in long-term care

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Simple Chicken Tacos

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Serving Smiles Every Da y

Broadmead Care campaign aims to refurbish six serveries supporting long-term care residences for veterans and other seniors

BY JENNIFER BLYTH We all know the importance of good food – of a meal crafted with care and quality ingredients, and shared with a smile.

It’s with that in mind that the non-profit organization Broadmead Care has launched its Serving Smiles campaign to replace six of its serveries, where meals are prepared several times every day for delivery to long-term care residents.

The campaign aims to raise approximately $150,000 to replace kitchen serveries in six living areas at Veterans Memorial Lodge, including industrial refrigerators in two of those living areas.

At 27 years old, the serveries have been repaired as many times as is possible, especially with new cleaning protocols emerging from the pandemic.

Kitchenette spaces with cupboards, drawers, refrigerator, microwave and countertop running between the kitchenette and dining room, these are the spaces where all meals for all residents are prepared for serving.

Fundraising is essential for the project.

“Meals are a happy time for residents and help our staff create that homelike feeling,” says Shannon Donnelly, Broadmead Care Fund Development Coordinator.

However, “we are not fully government funded, so beyond the basic amount, if we want to enhance that and provide top-quality care, that comes from fundraising.”

One of five residences Broadmead Care operates in Greater Victoria, delivering long-term care and programs for veterans, seniors and adults with disabilities, the flagship Veterans Memorial Lodge in the Broadmead neighbourhood

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Ryan, a Food Services Worker, and Lloyd, a 97-year-old veteran and resident at Veterans Memorial Lodge.

“Our goals and purpose complement has enjoyed a long relationship with the nearby Royal other so well. At Broadmead Care Oak Country Grocer. With we strive to create a home-like that deep connection, partnerenvironment for people and their ing on the essential fundraisfamilies. Country Grocer’s unwavering ing initiative was a natural.

A soft launch of the camcommitment to those we serve has paign early this summer will made us feel like family.” lead the way to additional initiatives beginning in late August.

The importance of community partand CEO of Broadmead Care. nerships for initiatives like Serving Smiles “It’s a community partnership we are and the impact they have on residents is so grateful for, and has a tremendous significant. positive impact on Canada’s veterans and “Our goals and purpose complement seniors who live at Veterans Memorial each other so well. At Broadmead Care Lodge.” we strive to create a home-like environThe campaign has also brought ment for people and their families. Counadditional partnerships with Black Press try Grocer’s unwavering commitment Media and CHEK TV, who will also be to those we serve has made us feel like promoting the Serving Smiles campaign. family,” says Derrick Bernardo, President

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How you can help

Watch for donation boxes at the tills in the Esquimalt and Royal Oak stores ahead of the official launch at the end of August, and text-to-give donations starting in July, Shannon says.

In addition to the in-store promotions, watch for stories with residents in your Black Press Media community newspapers, contesting and more. Also in the works is a special Proud to be locally CHEK TV phone-a-thon event with Ed Bain and Jeff King owned & operated and to always support the from The Upside ... and possibly a cook-off challenge! Watch Help support the Serving Smiles campaign! the Country Grocer and CHEK News social channels, and P R O U D LY S E R V I N G Help support the Serving Smiles campaign! www.broadmeadcare.com/smiles BroadmeadCare.ca for details closer to the date.

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The Victoria-based team behind Justo’s plantbased dips: From left, standing, Adam Conlin, Tyler Hosie and Eric Taccogna, with the company namesake, Justin Kopetzki.

Good for you, good for the planet

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BY JENNIFER BLYTH Can delicious food be good for you, good for your community and good for the planet?

It can with a values-based business model that values quality, sustainability and community impact.

Those three core values are at the heart of Justo’s – “plantbased dips that leave a positive impact on people and the planet,” available at your Country Grocer.

Born in Victoria in 2019, Justo’s is the brainchild of three friends who each brought unique talents to the table in the fields of cooking, production and marketing; they were soon joined by a fourth whose business experience added the final piece to the puzzle.

The business name is a play on Justin Kopetzki – nickname Justo – the foodie of the group who kicked things off with a knock-out hummus recipe.

When COVID arrived, the group hit local farmers’ markets with their products, receiving a warm reception from shoppers who were as pleased with their business philosophy as with the product itself!

“Because of COVID, we couldn’t offer tastings, but as we talked with people, they’d get so interested in who we were and the sustainability model, they would buy the hummus

anyway. They loved it and we had so much great feedback that we’re now in 100 locations on Vancouver Island and Vancouver,” says Tyler Hosie.

A few short years later, they’ve donated 5,100 pounds of fresh, nutritious, preservative-free hummus to organizations serving people in need. To continue their sustainability goals as they expand, they’ve also partnered with 1% for the Planet so that for every jar sold, 90 grams of plastics will be recovered from the environment.

These initiatives have earned them the prestigious B Corporation certification, a global sustainability designation based on high standards of performance, accountability and transparency.

Of course, Justo’s is all about good food, so in an effort to reduce the food waste, Justin started experimenting with the aquafaba, the typically discarded liquid from the chickpeas.

He was soon able to turn that valuable resource into a base for new dips, including ranch, tzatziki and queso – all still dairy-free and oh-so delicious!

Rounding out the current line-up are several varieties of flavoured hummus and a mango jalapeno salsa.

To learn more about Justo’s sustainability goals and community initiatives, visit justos.ca, and to discover your new favourite plant-based dips, visit your Country Grocer!

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The 2019 Cycle of Life participants, cycling for hospice care on Vancouver Island.

Cyclists put pedal to pavement for Island Hospice care

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BY JENNIFER BLYTH

The Country Grocer Spinners are back on the road, excited to be training for this year’s Cycle of Life Tour for Island hospice care, July 16 and 17!

The first joint ride since 2019, the two-day, 200-kilometre cycling event raises vital funds for hospice care on Vancouver Island – in all, more than $1.25 million has been raised since the ride’s founding by Graham Robertson in 2011.

In addition to contributing directly through team fundraising, Country Grocer is also a corporate sponsor, and Chef Heidi Fink will be grilling up a restorative feast on Salt Spring for riders recovering from the first day’s efforts.

Starting in downtown Victoria, cyclists wend their way through the pastoral roads of the Saanich Peninsula, Cowichan Valley and Salt Spring Island.

Leading Country Grocer’s eight-member team is longtime rider Dave Hubscher, the company’s Meat Operations Manager, joined by Serena, from Cobble Hill – the longest-serving Spinner, who’ll be marking year nine with the ride.

While a brand new Spinner – Claire, from the Cowichan Valley – will be riding, the others all have five years or more under their belts.

“Not being able to ride as a group for two years, it’s going to be a great year to remember,” Dave says. “It’s quite impressive seeing 125 cyclists hitting the road all at once!”

All cyclists are encouraged to raise at least $1,000 to participate, but in reality, many go above and beyond for the important cause. Country Grocer also steps up – a combined effort over the last two virtual rides reached $40,395.

While group training has been challenging this year due to the weather, after two years of individual training due to COVID, “most of the riders are putting some rubber down when they can,” Dave says.

And that’s good advice for anyone planning to ride for the first time.

“Try and get as much time in the saddle as possible, because your butt can get sore if you’re not used to it!

“It’s also not a race, so you can go at your own “It’s quite impressive pace, and there’s lots of supseeing 125 cyclists hitting port along the way if anyone needs a little extra encourthe road all at once!” agement,” says Dave, who counts among his favourite memories receiving his medal for five consecutive rides.

“I’m onto my eighth year now, shooting for 10!”

Of course, it’s not only about the ride and the camaraderie – it’s also about the cause.

“I wasn’t familiar with hospice when I first signed up, but I sure am now,” Dave reflects.

“I think most people will need help at the end of their life and hospice care is only partially funded, so they have to fundraise to be able to provide the best care they can – being a part of that it just such a wonderful experience,” Dave says.

“In addition, this is one of the biggest events Country Grocer is part of, and we’re proud to be a corporate sponsor.”

To learn more, including opportunities to register to ride or volunteer, and to support the riders, visit cycleoflifetour.ca

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NUTRITION

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Self-care tips to help you thrive Is that daily low-energy feeling creeping in again – like you’re about to hit that afternoon wall so hard you feel like you could literally nap anywhere?

Being on the go uses a lot of fuel, comparable to a vehicle. You have resources, and when those resources are low, so is your ability to thrive. Let’s take this moment to check in with ourselves to see how fully alive we feel. I’m not 100 per cent but I could be.

Regardless of what’s happening outside of our body, we can always support our inner world by supporting our resources – needs that support your physical and emotional well-being.

Food that is nutrient-dense, not packaged or processed.

Hydration from water – not flavoured or carbonated.

Rest and stillness – sitting in silence without thinking about all the things that can whirl around in our thoughts (try box breathing, as mentioned in previous articles here). Burnout can be heightened by the thoughts we’re having about something. Notice how you’re feeling in this moment and any thoughts you’re having. Are they helpful or hurtful contemplations? Do you feel good or not so good? Bringing attention to your thoughts and the emotions you’re feeling from them can help reduce burnout just by disengaging and refocusing.

Physical movement – A body in motion stays in motion – try anything to your capability and expand on that. Physical movement can also help to clear your mind. When our minds are clear of whirlwinds and our bodies are in stillness we allow the opportunity to check in and ask ourselves how our resources are doing.

If you’re noticing levels of burnout, I offer you this moment to check in now and see what you need and do that for yourself.

I like to walk outside in nature. Colour. Have a warm bath. Light a candle while doing dishes. Go for a massage. Read a book.

Make a delicious meal.

Sleep with the setting sun and rise with the new day.

Walk outside in the morning sun, resetting the sleep cycle. Sip on herbal tea.

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Take the time today to care for you, so you can thrive better than yesterday and no longer need to nap at the water cooler!

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FLOWER

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Time to make up some lost ground While cool-weather crops have flourished during this cool spring, heat-loving plants are a little behind

What a slow and wet start to this gardening season here on the Island.

I don’t know about you but I’ve felt so behind in all of my normally scheduled plantings I’m usually so enthusiastic this year. I have felt like a gardening procrastiabout getting out in the yard nator, something I didn’t know existed.

I’m usually so enthusiastic about getting out and planting, sometimes even in the yard and planting up my pots, planters, a bit too early, and I learn my boxes, beds and hanging baskets, sometimes lesson the hard way. even a bit too early and I learn my lesson the hard way – impatiently waiting for tender plants to catch up or replacing plants lost to the cold.

But not this season – this season I’ve waited and waited. crops are ready to find their way in to your gardens. Look for It’s about time the weather turned around so we Island everything from mixed hanging baskets and ready-to-go patio gardeners can get out in to our gardens and make up some lost planters to assorted fruit and veggie plants, and a variety of anground! nuals, herbs and perennials. We even carry soils, fertilizers, pest Many of the cool-weather crops have flourished in these controls, and more. We have all your gardening basics covered. conditions. Peas, radishes, lettuce blends, etc. have benefited At Country Grocer, we value the ability to bring our customfrom the lower temps and gained a strong start. ers Island-grown plants. Not only does it mean the plants are as The heat seekers, on the other hand, like tomatoes, peppers, fresh as possible and grown with love, it also means that with cucumbers, eggplants, basil, etc. have been delayed in getting a growers from Victoria to Coombs, the plants only have to travel jump on the season due to the lack of sunshine and warmth. a short distance from greenhouse to grocer – and your garden!

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Recipes From Country grocer

Simple Chicken Tacos Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinating Time: 1 hour Cook time: 8 min for breasts, 20 min for thighs Serves: 4 This is a quick, high-flavour taco filling that can be made with your choice of breast or thigh. The high acid and spice components of this marinade, coupled with thin pieces of chicken, mean that the flavour penetrates quickly. These pair perfectly with “Mexican Tzatziki” (AKA cilantro crema) and pickled jalapenos.

INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken (breast or thigh) Zest and juice of 1 lime 6 tbsp (90 ml) avocado oil or canola oil 1-1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) salt 1-1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) brown sugar 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin 2 tsp (10 ml) ancho chili powder ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground coriander ½ tsp (2.5 ml) smoked paprika ¼ tsp (1.5 ml) cayenne FOR ASSEMBLY Approx. 12 soft corn tortillas Finely shredded green cabbage OR lettuce Fresh tomato salsa OR chopped tomatoes Cilantro Crema Pickled Jalapenos Lime wedges Optional: avocado, green onion, cilantro, cheese METHOD Flatten chicken. For breasts, I like to remove the tender and slice the breast in half like a bagel to make two flat cutlets. For the thigh, I like to open it up and flatten with a mallet. Thinner pieces of meat gives a better marinadeto-meat ratio and helps the chicken cook more quickly.

In a medium bowl, mix the lime juice, zest, spices, salt, sugar and oil. Add prepared chicken pieces and mix well to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temp for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Homemade Pickled Jalapenos Prep Time: 15 minutes Pickling Time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 cups (500 ml) Homemade pickled jalapenos are dead easy to make, and SO delicious.

Spicy, tart and salty, these are the perfect toppers for nachos, tacos, chili, grilled cheese sandwiches – you name it.

They last for weeks in the fridge without any special procedures. They do get a bit less spicy as time goes on, so don’t make too much at a time if you like them really spicy.

I love having these on hand to add pizzazz to all kinds of meals.

INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup (160 ml) white vinegar ¼ cup (60 ml) water 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) salt 10 to 15 jalapenos, depending on size (about 2 cups sliced) METHOD Mix together the white vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small pot and bring to a boil. Set aside.

Meanwhile, rinse and slice the jalapenos. If you have a mandolin, the slicing will go very fast.

TIP: I always wear disposable latex gloves when handling a lot of chilies to protect my hands from capsaicin, the compound that makes chilies spicy.

Place the sliced jalapenos in a mason jar. Pour the warm vinegar mixture over. Let sit for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Store in the refrigerator. Pickled jalapenos will last at least 6 weeks in the fridge.

To cook, have all your condiments prepared ahead of time, and foil-wrapped tortillas heating in the oven.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken until slightly charred on the outside and an instant read thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken reads 165° F (74 C). Move chicken to cooler part of the grill, if needed, to prevent the outside from burning while the inside finishes cooking. Remove cooked chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Let rest about 10 minutes. On a cutting board, slice thinly and place in a bowl, with any accumulated juices and toss to combine. Have everyone build their tacos with their choice of condiments. YUM!

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Cilantro Crema Preparation time: 5 minutes Optional Fermentation time: 48 hours Yield: 1 cup (250 ml) Imagine heavy cream made into a luscious yogurt, and then you know exactly what crema (AKA crème fraiche) tastes like! It’s a fermented dairy product like sour cream, with a mildly tangy flavour and soft silky texture. You can ferment your own ahead of time, or you can make a “cheater” version in minutes. I like to flavor my crema with fresh cilantro and a bit of garlic - perfect for a taco topping, or as a dip for quesadillas. My kids call it “Mexican Tzatziki” FERMENTED VERSION ¼ cup (60 ml) plain yogurt or buttermilk ¾ cup (180 ml) whipping cream OR “CHEATER” VERSION 2/3 cup (160 ml) plain yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup (80 ml) whipping cream FLAVOURING FOR EITHER VERSION 3 Tb (45 ml) finely minced cilantro 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed Salt to taste METHOD To make your own fermented crema, mix together the yogurt or buttermilk with the whipping cream in a mason jar or container with a lid. Let sit at room temperature for 48 hours, until the mixture has thickened. You can speed this process up by using a yogurt maker. Transfer to the fridge until ready to use. Mixture will last at least a week.

To make “cheater” crema, mix together the plain yogurt or sour cream with the whipping cream, stirring until smooth. Add a bit more whipping cream, if necessary, to achieve that luscious, slightly runny consistency. Transfer to fridge until ready to use.

To flavour the crema, stir the minced cilantro, minced garlic, and salt into either version of the crema. Taste to adjust seasoning, adding a bit of lime juice if you like it really tangy.

Chef ’s Notes

A chef’s summer I have a rule in the summer – no cooking unless it’s with the best ingredients. I want flavour with minimal effort, so I can enjoy the slow, warm days with my family, or in the garden, or out in the woods. I love to cook, but doing it for a living makes me enjoy the break from cooking that much more!

Which is why I love summers on Vancouver Island – not just for our beautiful outdoor opportunities and mild climate – but for the abundance of farms and food producers providing us with delicious fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, breads, and so much more. Having these quality ingredients available means I don’t need to cook much. The barest preparation to help these seasonal foods shine is all we need to enjoy a satisfying meal.

Summer dinners might be as simple as a fresh local tomato salad and grilled protein, with some fresh crusty bread to fill up my kids. For lunch, I often have ripe peaches, crackers, and good local cheese. A big handful of local berries for whether for the first time or after losing their cooking spark. breakfast with some overnight oats, or maybe some farm To that end, I focus on teaching about key techniques, ingrefresh eggs scrambled up with chives from my garden. All dients, and kitchen hacks that can bring that of this is so simple but so delicious spark back, or help cooks feel more confident – because the ingredients speak for and comfortable making a meal. I try to take themselves, no extra kitchen effort away arbitrary rules and emphasize only what needed. is important, both in terms of kitchen skills This is not to say I won’t go all and kitchen joy. out with more hands-on cooking or Working with Country Grocer will allow me more elaborate meals in the sumto reach more people, both through this col“The barest preparation to mer. I am still on the hook for famumn and through the TV show, Cookin’ on the help these seasonal foods ily dinners (my kids don’t want to Coast (airing in September both on CHEK TV shine is all we need to enjoy and on their streaming app). My focus is great eat farm market salad every night of the week – their loss!), or sometimes ingredients, delicious recipes and easy kitchen a satisfying meal.”

I get so inspired by all the beautitips that will transform your cooking. ful food that I can’t wait to get in I hope you love the recipes in this issue. You the kitchen. On these days, I get to can find more of them on my blog and social really enjoy the process of turning seasonal ingredients into media accounts, and of course, once the TV show airs, we delicious meals. will be posting more recipes on the Country Grocer website, One of my goals as a chef and culinary instructor is to as well as regular kitchen tips on Instagram. Remember: the more you learn, the better your food tastes! help people find their joy and inspiration in the kitchen,

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Tap for kids: Country Grocer hosts summer fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital

BY JENNIFER BLYTH Here in British Columbia, more than 95,000 children and youth are affected by mental health issues.

At the same time, only about 40 per cent of those young people are getting the help they need.

The BC Children’s Hospital is working to change that and this summer, Country Grocer encourages you to help.

All seven Country Grocer stores across the Island are working with the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation to raise vital funds for the hospital’s mental health programs.

In particular, funds raised will support the Centre for Mindfulness at BC Children’s Hospital – which over and above on-site services, offers virtual programs available free to BCCH patients regardless of their home community,

and offers a virtual program exclusive to adolescents in BC through a referral by a medical practitioner. The virtual delivery lets them access help from the comfort of their own home, in their own community, notes Shaun Cerisano, Philanthropy Manager with the Foundation. Family members and hospital staff can also benefit from the program.

Last year, 99,000 patients were treated at BC Children’s – with 5,100 coming from Vancouver Island, Shaun notes.

Considered another way, 14 children every day were told by their doctor that they had a condition that required the specialized care only available in the province at BC Children’s Hospital, which in addition to providing specialized pediatric services, is the B.C.’s leading teaching and research facility for child health.

Mental health is a significant part of

that mandate.

Young people can experience mental health challenges for any number of reasons, both independently and in response to treatments for cancers, chronic pain or other issues.

Regardless of the cause, we know that the earlier treatment begins and the more tools they have to cope, the better the chance of a positive outcome.

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Tip, Tap, Donate Throughout August, Country Grocer will host the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Tip, Tap, Pay machines at the Country Grocer checkouts. A quick, easy way to donate, the Tip,Tap devices let shoppers donate the amount of their choice – $5, $10 or $20. Simply select the denomination and tap your bank card, credit card, phone or other “tappable” device.

The innovative option means you don’t need to carry change or cash to donate, or make a donation through the cashier.

“Country Grocer has always been great to partner with us on projects like this,” Shaun says.

“Not only will all the funds raised support mental health programs at BC Children’s, the funds we’re raising will also be helping children right here on the Island.”

BC Children’s Hospital (BC Children’s) provides expert health care, including mental health care, for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia.

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To say this will be a busy summer for Country Grocer’s Bhreagh Battand is definitely an understatement!

Originally from Nova Scotia, as Human Resources Manager, Team Lead, Bhreagh supports operations across Country Grocer and the Island Independent Buyers Group warehouse. While working in human resources for close to nine years now, she joined the Country Grocer family in March 2020 – just as the pandemic was starting to unfold.

Like most of us, Bhreagh’s life was turned a little upside down during that time, including the postponement – twice! – of her wedding to her fiancé, Colin, a Coast Guard member hailing from Port Alberni.

Bhreagh Battand joined the Country Grocer team in March 2020.

Based out of Nanaimo, Bhreagh supports human resources operations across the company.

With the world returning to some sense of “normal,” the two are finally able to welcome friends and family to Tofino this summer for their long-awaited nuptials.

Oh, and they’re also building a house!

When not guiding the Country Grocer team from her human resources desk or madly planning both a wedding and a house build, Bhreagh enjoys exploring the outdoors with their golden retriever-husky cross, Nova, including hiking and camping.

Joining the Country Grocer family has been a rewarding experience.

“I was looking for the next step in my career and everyone has been so positive and just happy to be here,” Bhreagh says.

“When I interview people, I can genuinely say, people love working here,” she adds, pointing out how the owners stop in and know everyone’s name, and the team works together. “It really is like family.”

As we continue to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, Bhreagh looks forward to taking her department in some exciting new directions, with continued emphasis on health and safety, and further developing the on-boarding process for new team members as the company continues to grow and evolve.

“We have some cool things coming down the line!”

Those interested in joining the Country Grocer team are invited to review the careers section at CountryGrocer.com/ Careers or to drop off a resume at the customer service desk at their location.

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RIDE TO LIVE: Motorcycle ride supports Island prostate care

Meet Sasha: A good-natured pup who loves to play

Sasha is a standard poodle/collie cross living in Victoria who at almost a year old remains very playful.

In fact, Sasha doesn’t really mind who she’s playing with – dog, cat or human – as long as they’re up for some fun!

As a very food-motivated pup, Sasha jumps for joy when mom Charmaine and dad Dan stop for ice cream – yes, she knows exactly where they are (and may sneak a lick or two.)

While she lives steps from the ocean, Sasha isn’t a fan of water,

however. Despite accompanying mom and dad to the beach for their daily morning dips, she refuses to join in – she’s scared of the water!

Of course, she may also be focused on keeping those long locks seaweed-free – everyone comments how beautiful her fur is after she’s been brushed!

Who’s your four-legged best friend? Cat, dog, rabbit? We’d love to meet them! Send along a photo and a few words about what makes your furry friend part of the family to Friends & Family editor Jennifer Blyth at jennifer.blyth@blackpress.ca

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer for men in B.C. – in fact, 1 in 8 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Locally, it’s anticipated that 740 new cases of the disease will be diagnosed on Vancouver Island this year.

Recognizing that behind those statistics are individuals and families, the Island Prostate Centre team provides guidance and support to those navigating a prostate cancer diagnosis.

To support those efforts, the Centre welcomes the 12th annual Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live, Sept. 11 at Enrico Winery in Mill Bay. The ride is a time to celebrate survivors, families, loved ones and remember those we’ve lost, and all funds raised stay on Vancouver Island to support men and their families dealing with prostate cancer. This year, the popular event is back live, with the aim of raising $50,000 for these vital local services.

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Chase River boss gets tossed ... for a good cause!

Tom Barrows, manager of the Chase River Country Grocer, will have the honour of being “tossed” from the bungee jumping platform at WildPlay in Nanaimo this September.

But not to worry – it’s all for a good cause!

Part of the annual “Toss the Boss” FUNdraiser at the Nanaimo outdoor recreation site, the event supports both the Victoria and Nanaimo Brain Injury Societies.

With more than $87,000 raised in last year’s event (which saw Country Grocer’s Tyler Large take the plunge) the event hosts aim to raise $125,000 for 2022.

The Brain Injury Society works to support, educate and advocate for adults with acquired brain injuries and their families, and to increase community awareness about acquired brain injuries.

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brain injury every day in Canada – injuries resulting from incidents such as concussion, car accident, brain tumor, aneurysm, stroke, substance use or assault. And while no two brain injuries are the same, they can lead to a variety of cognitive symptoms including challenges with memory, language and problem-solving, as well as emotional and behavioural changes.

Country Grocer customers will be able to donate at the Chase River store beginning Aug. 19, and online through a Country Grocer Facebook link – watch for details on their social channels!

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