Salt Spring Business Magazine 2018 by Gulf Islands Driftwood Publishing

2018 SALT SPRING ISLAND

BUSINESS M AG A Z I N E

OCTOBER 17, 2018

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ALL IN ONE. You can have it all if you build on this lot. Over 5 acres of untouched south end land offering you a choice of flat building sites and gentle sloping land to the east. Ocean views available with some clearing of trees located on this property. The well is already in place, just bring your building plans. $349,000 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY? Walk to town from this convenient location at the end of McPhillips Ave. Very private .25 acre lot backs on to Mouat Park and its abundance of walking trails. Zoning allows for a medical or dental office with up to two practitioners. Den with separate entrance would be ideal for a professional office. Older home had a major renovation in 1986. Many $285,000 possibilities here.

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2 • INDEX

SALT SPRING ISLAND

BUSINESS MAGAZINE Apple Photo ...................................................... 20 BCSPCA ............................................................. 19 Bearfoot Renewables ........................................ 12 Cowichan Woodwork Ltd. .................................... 6 Fresco Refrigeration .......................................... 14 Gulf Islands Driftwood ...................................... 31 Haywards Funeral Services ................................ 28 Irwin Collision ................................................... 30 Island Hopper Electrical..................................... 27 Island Return It ................................................. 16 Julian Carnrite Architect .................................... 25 Kapa Kai Glass ................................................... 26 Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary ........................... 13 Laurie’s Garbage and Recycling ........................... 9 Li Read, Sea to Sky Properties ........................... 23

Love My Kitchen ................................................ 17 Moby’s Pub.......................................................... 3 Mouat’s Clothing ............................................... 21 McLean, Lizotte, Wheadon and Company............ 8 Paul Zolob, Royal LePage ................................... 29 Salt Spring Adventure Co. .................................... 5 Salt Spring Communication Station .................. 18 Salt Spring Dental ............................................. 11 Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce.......... 15 SaltSpring Kitchen Co. ....................................... 22 Salt Spring Linen & Dry Cleaners ....................... 24 Salt Spring Self Storage....................................... 7 SeaFirst Insurance Brokers................................... 4 Tierneys Wholesale ........................................... 10 Windsor Plywood .............................................. 32

Phone numbers advertiser index & important phone numbers

Ambulance, Fire, Police................................... 911 BC Ferries Reservations ................ 1.888.223.3779 Salt Spring Bus Service .......250.538.4282 BC Hydro Trouble calls................. 1.888.769.3766 BCAA - Emergency road service ................. 1.800.222.4357 Coast Guard - Rescue Coordination Centre .......................... 1.800.567.5111 Non Emergency ..............250.537.5813 Land only Search and Rescue call RCMP........................250.537.5555 Ocean only Search and Rescue call Coast Guard .............250.537.5813 Highway Maintenance .......250.537.5722

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Senior Drivers Program ......250.537.4604 Motor Vehicles Office..........250.537.5527 Harbour Authority of SSI ....250.537.5711 Police-RCMP.......................250.537.5555 Fire and Rescue ..................250.537.2531 Hospital..............................250.538.4800 Poison Control Centre ...... 1.800.567.8911 Ambulance.........................250.537.9711 CRD Animal Control ............250.537.9414 Community Health Services District Nurse ..................250.538.4880 Community Services ..........250.537.9971 Transition House ................250.537.0735 24-Hour Violence & Abuse Help Line........... 1.877.435.7544

Emergency Operations Centre .............................250.537.1220 Crime Stoppers ................ 1.800.386.8455 Forest Fire Reports .......... 1.888.663.5555 Help Line for Children.........250.310.1234 BC Nurse Helpline...............................811 CRD Director’s Office ...........250.538.0009 Islands Trust Office .............250.537.9144 CRD Parks and Recreation ......................250.537.4448

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MOBY’S PUB • 3

An oasis of good eating, drinking, entertainment & friends One of Salt Spring’s most cherished watering holes, Moby’s is not a bar, but a pub in the full sense of the tradition. Anyone from age 19 to 90 will find what they need for a fun and enjoyable outing. “A true pub’s work does not end with drinks alone. The pub serves as a restaurant, meeting house, social club, town hall and sporting house,” says owner Dale Schweighardt. “Moby’s is a pub in the true sense of the word.” Moby’s experienced staff ensure every visit is enjoyable, whatever the reason. Their expert service matches the exceptional skill in the kitchen, where Chef Ian Dufton creates delectable dishes like warm duck baby kale salad and barbecued pulled pork slow roasted in-house. Gourmet burgers and sandwiches and items like the smoked black cod and chorizo chowder put the menu a tasty cut above standard casual fare. As for ambience, Moby’s is the home of live music during all seasons, with great bands and DJs from Salt Spring, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland rocking the stage weekend nights. Sports fans will find the home team is well represented in the pub, as every Canucks game is screened. Moby’s has also become the unofficial centre for fans wanting to witness special events both with national and local significance. With a great outdoor patio providing outstanding views of Ganges Harbour, there’s really nothing else to ask for. “Settle in, get comfortable, grab a pint and enjoy a taste of authentic pub cuisine,” Schweighardt says. “We’re sure you’ll have a good time. Because you’re not visiting a bar, you’ve come to the pub.”

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4 • SEAFIRST INSURANCE BROKERS

Insurance specialists meeting your needs with a variety of insurance options SeaFirst Insurance Brokers Ltd. has been providing insurance services for over 50 years on Vancouver Island with offices in Sidney, Brentwood Bay, Saanichton, West Shore, Oak Bay, and Pender Island. They are in their 13th year on Salt Spring Island. They offer a variety of insurance products to protect the things that are important to their clients, whether it is their home, vehicle or business. SeaFirst Insurance Brokers provides several specialties including a High Value Home package and a Bed and Breakfast program. Whether it is commercial, residential, home, business, auto, travel medical, yacht, or recreational vehicle insurance that is required, SeaFirst Insurance Brokers Ltd. can tailor a policy to meet the individual needs of their clients. They also act to provide Provincial Drivers’ Licensing Services to island residents. The SeaFirst office on Salt Spring Island is located in Grace Point Square, where the professional staff provides friendly, efficient service.

Janet Watson, Cindy Constable, Daniel Margolese, Kim Topping, Judy Boissonnault, Doug Guedes, Tracey Cottrell, Christine Stocks. Missing is Gillian Pottinger

The office staff includes Doug Guedes (vice president of SeaFirst Insurance Brokers), providing over 30 years of insurance industry experience. Other staff include office supervisor Cindy Constable, brokers Kim Topping, Janet Watson, Judy Boissonnault, Christine Stocks, Gillian Pottinger and Tracey Cottrell. Daniel

Margolese and Mike Kissinger specialize in Commercial lines and look forward to providing assistance with business insurance. SeaFirst Insurance can be reached at 250-537-5527, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday.

Covering the Islands YOUR LOCAL INSURANCE BROKERS FOR Auto • Marine • Residential • Travel • Commercial Farm Insurance • Home Based Business

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SALT SPRING ADVENTURE CO. • 5

Outdoors lover guides adventure fun Looking for a fun and educational way to get out on the water for family members or friends? Salt Spring Adventure Company offers a full range of activities that make the most of the island’s beautiful outdoor playground. With opportunities like whale-watching trips, kayak tours and multiday expeditions and paddle board rentals, business owner Yvonne Poirier makes sure there’s something to cater to everyone’s interest and comfort levels. The company also offers Scooter rentals, electric and pedal bike rentals, as well as customized group programs. “We are here to educate and allow clients to experience an adventure that suits them, and our main goal is to make sure everyone has fun!” Poirier says. Poirier bought the business around 7 years ago,

after guiding and managing the company founded by Sean Mulligan for a few years. One of her favourite things about being an outdoor educator and guide is being able to connect tourists to our local environment, inspiring them and educating them about our region, its threats and how they can help. “It is so important for everyone to be able to experience our beautiful islands and learn about the issues our region faces due to climate change and human intervention. It is so beautiful on the surface, as a visitor it is not always easy to see the issues we are facing,” she explains. As someone who loves to spend her free time hiking, foraging, kayaking and boating, it’s clear Poirier is the perfect host to help others share those joys — and that she’s found her dream job. Getting to do it on Salt Spring is just the icing on the cake.

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6 • COWICHAN WOODWORK LTD.

Thinking about renovating or building?

WE SPECIALIZE IN CUSTOM DESIGNED CABINETS, MILLWORK, MANTLES & FURNITURE Your ideas, plans and drawings will become a beautiful reality. Using leading edge technology and old world craftsmanship, our team will work with you from design to completion to ensure you get the professional results and value you expect.

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SALTSPRING SELF STORAGE • 7

Salt Spring’s #1 Storage Facility Salt Spring Self Storage provides a valuable service to our island’s households and businesses. Whether your needs are short term or long term, for business or personal items, we have the storage space that will fit your needs and budget. We offer several sizes of storage units to choose from, ranging from the smallest 4’ x 8’ units to larger 15’ x 15’ units. We will soon be offering micro units for even more modest sizing needs. Our buildings are well lit, climate controlled and access to the facility is provided between the hours of 7am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. Our gates are securely locked outside of those hours, ensuring the safety of your possessions. Give us a call when you find yourself in need of additional storage space. We’d be happy to provide a personalized tour of our facility.

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8 • MCLEAN, LIZOTTE AND WHEADON

You are not just a number at MLW and Company The firm of McLean, Lizotte, Wheadon and Company is a public accounting partnership of four with offices on Salt Spring Island and in Victoria. Edith Sacker founded the Salt Spring Island location in the 1970s as the need for localized accounting services grew on the island. Although the ownership of the practice has changed over the years, two local CPAs, Frédéric Lizotte and Paula Wheadon, now operate it. The Salt Spring Island office employs four individuals: a receptionist, one accounting technician and the two partners. Lizotte has watched the practice grow and change over the years. Providing professional, courteous, personalized service in a timely manner and offering solutions to taxation or business problems is the source of their success. They work closely with clients, whether addressing Canadian tax issues or offering accounting and taxation solutions to individuals or businesses. Dealing with Canadian taxation issues is mostly centered on preparing personal, corporate or estate tax returns. Other services include accounting services, monthly management accounting support to private businesses and not-for-profit organizations, representing clients in responding to inquiries by the Canada Revenue Agency, and auditing services to local not-forprofit organizations.

Fred Lizotte, CPA, McLean, Lizotte, Wheadon and Company

If you are looking for an accounting firm where you are not just a number, it is time to call McLean, Lizotte, Wheadon and Company.

The numbers don’t lie It pays big dividends to have a reliable accountant

Services oﬀered include: • Tax preparation (personal, corporate, estate). • Tax planning, accounting, bookkeeping. • Auditing of not-for-proﬁt and charities. • Consulting for buying/selling/starting a business.

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LAURIE’S GARBAGE AND RECYCLING • 9

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Hedgers are pleased to continue providing an alternative recycling and garbage service for the community Owned and operated by Laurie and Nancy Hedger, the business offers a recycling and garbage service with the drop-off area being next to the Country Grocer Plaza on Lower Ganges Road. The convenient location began over 25 years ago to provide an alternate service during island garbage issues for areas with no service and with the Hedgers’ bulldozing business receiving calls to dig private garbage pits. The continued island support makes their business unique as customers “escort their recycling and garbage to our site by all means of transport, from bicycles to Mercedes, and then thank us for providing an alternate service.” Laurie Hedger has been in business on Salt Spring for more than 50 years, involved in fishing, farming, logging and excavating. “lt is rewarding to finish my working years by providing a service that encourages recycling and protection of the environment. We all thank the community for their patronage.” Their recycling and garbage business employs three full-time and two part-time staff.

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10 • TIERNEYS WHOLESALE LTD.

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Paper and Packaging Products

Tierneys Wholesale Ltd. is a wholesale distributor of paper, packaging & cleaning/janitorial supplies. We are a local family owned & operated business that has been serving Salt Spring Islanders for 15 years. Tierney's Wholesale Ltd. is a wholesale distributor of paper, packaging & cleaning/janitorial supplies. We service businesses such as food service, foodWe are a family owned & operated business that has processing, grocery, hotel & hospitality, industrial, been serving the Lower Mainland (BC) & western janitorial & retail. We supply products to the greater Canada's paper supply needs for over 35 years. Vancouver area & Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, complete with We service businesses such as food service, food shipping throughout western Canada. processing, grocery, hotel & hospitality, industrial, janitorial & retail. We supply products to the greater Tierneys specializes in custom printed, logo Vancouver area & Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island & branded packaging items. Your business name can be the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, complete with printed on cups, coffee sleeves, napkins, bags, boxes, shipping throughout western Canada. containers & more.

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We specialize is custom printed, logo branded When comes to name packaging, packaging items.itYour business can be printed on cups, coffee sleeves, bags, boxes, we have the napkins, solution for you. containers & more. With over 3000 items in stock, as well as unlimited sources of supply, we have the the GREEN solution for you. CHOICE

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SALT SPRING DENTAL •11

Family dentistry, dental surgery, endodontics, implants & orthodontics There is no need to leave Salt Spring for your dental work! We are delighted to offer a wide range of services for the whole family. Dr. Balogh started his practice in West Vancouver in 1995 with a focus on implantology and has been dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality care in both placement and restoration of single and multiple implants. He is presently a clinical surgical instructor at UBC in Implantology. Dr. Balogh has happily owned a home on Salt Spring since 2016, and is looking forward to integrating into the community with his wife Valerie. Dr. Balogh has a total of 7 children with his blended family. Dr. Marler is a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Doctor of Dental Medicine program. She is familiar with the Southern Gulf Islands - having spent much of her childhood on nearby Pender. She loves all things active and received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from UVIC in 2014. Dr. Marler is passionate about providing dental care to all members of the family, but she especially loves working with children. Emma appreciates the tight knit and supportive communities that thrive on the Southern Gulf Islands, and is looking forward

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to serving Salt Spring residents. Dr. Alan Keil has recently begun practicing at Salt Spring Dental. He brings 25+ years of experience doing orthodontics (both braces and invisible tooth straightening aligners). He loves helping people both young and old (younger at heart) improve their smiles. Dr. Keil is now accepting new patients and is happy to provide a free consultation for any existing patients of Salt Spring Dental who are interested in straightening their teeth (orthodontic treatments).

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12 12 • BEARFOOT RENEWABLES

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LADY MINTO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY • 13

The BUSINESS of Health Care . . . AS PRACTISED/PROMOTED/DONATED TO BY THE LADY MINTO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY. The LMHAS is a volunteer organization practising the art of selling and redirecting castoffs from people, homes and businesses. All profits are earmarked for health-care enrichment for all Southern Gulf Islanders. “Wish Lists” are drawn up each year by organizations such as Greenwoods Eldercare Society and Island Health. These wishes are granted according to the funds available. In 2017, LMHAS donated a total of $130,689 to Lady Minto Hospital and to Greenwoods/Braehaven Eldercare Society for equipment and therapy programs plus $12,000 in scholarships and bursaries. Proceeds from the Thrift Store buy much-needed equipment:

Bedside supply cart

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The Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.lmhas.ca

LADY MINTO THRIFT SHOP 330 Lower Ganges Road Tue.-Sat. 10-4 ....................... Run entirely by volunteers to benefit Southern Gulf Islanders’ health care. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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14 โ ข FRESCO REFRIGERATION

Salt Spring Islandโ s professional heating and refrigeration business Fresco Refrigeration is celebrating its 5th year of operation! We would like to thank you for your continued business and for choosing to support our locally owned and operated company. Call us for all of your heating, cooling and ventilation needs. We offer free in home consultations and around the clock emergency service to our customers. We are The Islands heat pump specialist!

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SALT SPRING ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE •15

Great reasons to join the Chamber of Commerce! they cannot reach on their own. You can also play a role by volunteering time to contribute toward making the business community on Salt Spring thrive – members helping members to succeed! By joining the Chamber, you are also a part of the Shop Local Program encouraging members and the community to support locally owned businesses. Locally-owned businesses return about 80% of each dollar to their community. And each dollar spent at a local business will return up to five times that amount within our community through taxes, employees’ wages, and purchases of materials, supplies and

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services at other independent businesses. You are automatically enrolled in this program by becoming a Chamber member. All members are featured on the Shop Local Directory – support fellow Chamber members and they will support you! Make a positive difference in your business and your community by being involved in the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce. We are members in good standing of the Canadian Chamber of Commence, the Better Business Bureau, Tourism Vancouver Island and Tourism Victoria. We are the first Chamber in Canada to be accredited by Green Tourism Canada.

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The Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce has effectively served the business community and residents of Salt Spring since we were established 70 years ago. We work to provide islanders with a community where citizens can enjoy life while earning a living. A membership in the Chamber of Commerce is your opportunity to work with and reach out to other small business owners and community members to achieve great things. You don’t just buy a membership in the Chamber of Commerce, you buy into a cooperative community where people share their abilities with one another, helping each other achieve goals that

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16 • island return it

Recycling with Island Return It Salt Spring, it’s worth it! Salt Spring’s Island Return It depot is the spot to bring all your beverage containers and bottles. A Vancouver Island-based business chain that has been family-owned and operated since 1995, Island Return It maintains a strong presence in the heart of Salt Spring’s community. Staff are more than willing to help newcomers navigate the user-friendly deposit system, and customers often come in just to visit and a laugh. “By making recycling a positive experience, we hope that we’re able to encourage more individuals to do their part, thereby benefiting all of us – both locally and globally.” Full refunds are available on all ready-to drink beverage containers — but even better than the change

in your pocket is the knowledge that recycling keeps those bottles out of our landfills and oceans. Plastic garbage contributes to the deaths of more than one million sea creatures every year, while glass bottles take over one million years to biodegrade by themselves in a landfill. Island Return It Centres help ensure those products continue in the consumer cycle instead. Island Return It also makes it easy to support local charitable organizations. At each location, community groups can set up a charitable account to collect refund donations from their supporters. This is one of the simplest ways to go about longterm fundraising.

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LOVE MY KITCHEN •17

Love My Kitchen has pots! PADERNO IS NOW MEYER Linda’s grandfather landed on Beddis Beach in 1884 with the intention of homesteading. The original house and barn still stand on the corner of Rourke Road, where there have been many near collisions of vehicles and animals with that barn. Remember the barn was there first! Love My Kitchen has been bringing high-quality kitchen products to Salt Spring for 27 years, after Linda Koroscil and Elsa Fraser decided to go into business in 1991. Linda had spent seven years cooking at the Vesuvius Inn, where she became famous for her Mexican cuisine, ribs and cheesecake — but she was

exhausted by the experience. “I was turning into a dragon lady; everybody needs a change,” she observes. Love My Kitchen has proved to be just the place to keep things fresh offering all the latest in kitchen gadgets. Visitors to the store often are impressed to hear really great music on the sound system while they scope out the quality, durable, longlasting products from Europe and Canada that Love My Kitchen is known for. Though small in scale, the shop carries a remarkable variety of items in an extremely efficient way. “If you can’t find it, ask. We know where it is!” Linda says. Special orders are also welcome.

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18 • SALT SPRING COMMUNICATION STATION

Salt Spring’s authorized Telus dealer and electronics supplier Salt Spring Communication Station, the authorized TELUS dealer, located at 342 Lower Ganges Road, is locally owned by Paul Zolob and his partner Amber Ogilvie. As the authorized Telus dealer on Salt Spring they offer a large variety of cell phones. You will find something to fit the needs of all residents, in addition to electronics. “Customer service is our claim to fame,” says Paul. “We work one-on-one with each customer to make sure their products are a good fit for them.” “Sylvia Vasquez manages the Salt Spring Communication Station store,” says Paul. “Her customer service skills are excellent and her knowledge of the cell phones is second to none.” “Our daughter Kaylee Lapierre is also a favourite of many of our customers and we count on her to help anyone who needs a bit of training with their new phone. She is available on Saturdays for training.” Salt Spring Communication Station offers a full package of services, including sales and activations for mobility devices, internet service, TV satellite and landline phones. You will now find an even larger selection of accessories and electronics in our upstairs location. Paul said the store has had a steady increase of TELUS

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landline phone as well as cell-phone boosters for areas that have bad cell-phone reception. Paul is a real estate broker with Royal LePage and also a volunteer member of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue. When asked what he believes makes the business successful, Paul was quick to respond, “Great customer service, and being the single source for electronics on Salt Spring.”

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BCSPCA • 19

All adoptions include all shots, spay/neuter, and permanent identification. Adopters receive food from Hills Science Diet, 6-weeks pet insurance through PetSecure and a free vet check at our local veterinarian clinics. Great things come in small packages! Make a difference one animal at a time. Volunteer.

Volunteering is about commitment and caring. It’s about helping animals and working together with others who share a common goal. Learn more about the steps to become a BC SPCA Branch volunteer as well as the information, orientation and training sessions we provide to help you help animals.

www.spca.bc.ca

Contact the BCSPCA at 250-537-2123 because a shelter is not a home! PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE LOCAL SPCA

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191 RAINBOW RD. 250-537-2239

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MURAKAMI C O L LI SI O N & A U T O R E PA I R S

191 RAINBOW RD. 250-537-2239

20 • APPLE PHOTO

It’s Apple Photo for business promotional products and unique gift ideas Apple Photo is an island essential and the one-stopshop for the island’s printing, imaging, shipping and promotional needs. The shop also offers a few surprises too. You can find iconic Salt Spring post cards, frames, prints and other unique gift ideas throughout the shop. Apple Photo is a strong supporter of the community sponsoring many events, donating materials and giving non-profit organizations a break on pricing. Apple believes in our island’s youth and often employs new graduates. Business promotional prod-

ucts are a specialty and Bob and his staff have become the go-to professionals for those catchy signs that are important components for community events. For processing photos for your albums and frames be sure to check out the new photo kiosk located at the front of the store. Another fun and interesting fact is that Apple Photo offers an informal community mail service. You can leave mail for a friend and pick up mail for you left in the community box. Bob and his staff look forward to helping you find the items you need. Stop in to Apple Photo, #3-121 McPhillips Ave., Ganges

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MOUAT’S CLOTHING CO • 21

Salt Spring Island’s Clothing Store UNIQUE APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES

Since 1907, Mouat’s Clothing has been the cornerstone of Ganges Village. With a warm and dynamic environment, and stellar customer service, Mouat’s offers a selection of clothing staples and fashion for the community and visitors alike. Mouat’s Clothing supplies the island with a variety of quality products highlighting heritage brands, local, Canadian and Pacific Northwest designers and manufacturers. The original Mouat’s Store opened in Ganges in 1907 as a general mercantile store when Gilbert Mouat and his mother Jane purchased the Malcolm & Purvis store located adjacent to the present Mouat’s Home Hardware and main office building. Over the years the business sold everything, including clothing, from hard goods, groceries, feed grains, lumber, dry goods and petroleum products to Model T Fords. The management of the operation passed from the children to the grand-children and great grand-children of Jane Mouat. Many other members of the extended family worked in the business. Mouat’s Clothing opened in its current location in a separate building in 1988 with its unique collection of clothing and grew rapidly with great support from Islanders and visitors alike. Today, as an arm of the Mouat’s Trading Company, Mouat’s Clothing offers a diverse and unique array of fashion clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women with a focus on local and heritage brands. With harbour views and proximity to some of the other finest businesses and restaurants that Salt Spring Island has to offer, Mouat’s Clothing is a centre piece in Ganges shopping.

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1-877-490-5593 • 106 Fulford-Ganges Rd.

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22 • SALTSPRING KITCHEN

Entertaining made easy Entertaining made easy SaltSpring Kitchen Co. is a small batch, artisanal gourmet food company that SaltSpring isjams a small batch,forartisanal food specializes in sweet, Kitchen savoury, andCo spicy and chutneys pairing withgourmet cheese and company charcuterie. We started in my home in kitchen, making our best-selling preserve,jams and that specializes sweet, savoury, and spicy Spicy Tomato Jam. Since then we’ve moved into a bigger space and have been working forallpairing with cheese and charcuterie. We started hardchutneys to send our jams over. I’m so grateful to the Saltspring Island community for embracing our company. in pleased my home making ourlovebest-selling preserve, We are to have kitchen, our jams in local stores and meeting our customers at our standSpicy in the Saturday Market. our company we moved are proud into to shipaa bigger little Tomato Jam.AsSince then grows, we’ve space taste of the island to places far and near, but we never forget where we come from: our andand have beenhome working hard to send our jams all over. beautiful supportive base, Saltspring Island.

I’m so grateful to the Saltspring Island community for embracing our company. We are pleased to have our jams in local stores and love meeting our customers at our stand in the Saturday Market. As our company grows, we are proud to ship a little taste of the island to places far and near, but we never forget where we come from: our beautiful and supportive home base, Saltspring Island.

Melanie Mulherin

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LI READ, SEA TO SKY PREMIER PROPERTIES • 23 23

Li Read Loves Business When it comes to understanding Salt Spring’s unique business community and its real estate needs, Li Read is your source. In her fourth term as the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and with her many years in real estate, and knowledge of the Islands, she has the necessary experience to help entrepreneurs select perfect business options for their families and to aid builders and developers looking for a new project. “I spend much of my time with buyers interested in Gulf Islands properties. I know what they are looking for,” Read explains. “Before you build or develop, doesn’t it make sense to talk to someone who understands what the market is looking for?” Read can help find the right spot for any new business venture, whether a restaurant, a B&B, a home-based

Li Read

business, or an investment property. Her motto is “See Li for Successful Solutions”. Read’s listings always include a variety of properties: residential, commercial, investment, acreages, and development potentials. Looking to be a part of the “foodie revolution”? Let Li show you arable opportunities. How about an heirloom farm? Or, be a part of the hospitality lifestyle ... welcome visitors to Salt Spring to share the calm of the Islands. Where does the entrepreneurial spirit take you? If you are looking for a business that suits your lifestyle, “See Li for Successful Solutions”.

250.537.7647 LiRead33@Gmail.com www.LiRead.com

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24 • SALT SPRING LINEN AND DRY CLEANERS

Salt Spring Linen & Dry Cleaners and more… Knowledge and experience in all aspects of cleaning Mary Gillies has owned the business since 2004. Mary will tell you that “Our customers recognize our knowledge and experience in all aspects of cleaning, pressing, repairs and restoration of clothes.” Salt Spring Linen & Dry Cleaners deals with professional dry-cleaning and laundering (wet-cleaning) services for both commercial and personal needs. Customers include the island’s resorts, B&Bs and restaurants. The company specializes in large item cleaning including duvets, bedspreads, quilts, drapes and sleeping bags. Rental services include special event table cloths and napkins, commercial rental mats and carpet cleaners. Salt Spring Linen & Dry Cleaners sells many popular brands of vacuum bags and commercial quality house cleaning supplies. If you are looking to have repairs done on your vacuum cleaner or sewing machine, or need to have your small carpets cleaned, look no further. These services are provided through our partnerships with All Victoria Vacuums, Sawyers Sewing and Luv-A-Rug in Victoria.

Mary Gillies, owner

Dry Cleaning and more! Personal & Commercial Laundry • Shirt service!! • Alterations Weekly • Large item laundry Duvets, bedspreads, quilts, sleeping bags service • Special occasion linen rentals to Victoria: Banquet tablecloths, napkins • All Victoria Vacuums • B&B laundry. Sheets, towels, facecloths • Luv-A-Rug • Vacuum cleaner bags & belts • Carpet steam cleaner rentals • Sawyer Sewing • Entrance mat rentals • Professional cleaning supplies • Restaurant sales & rentals. Bar wipes, chef jackets, aprons, table cloths, napkins

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Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm • Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm

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JULIAN CARNRITE ARCHITECT • 25

Attention to detail with Julian Carnrite Architect Julian Carnrite has owned his architectural business for the past two years. He has also worked at several notable architecture firms both in Canada and abroad since graduating from Dalhousie School of Architecture in 2005. “I have always had a passion for design and architecture,” he explains. “I discovered early on while working at architecture firms that designing single-family homes presented the opportunity to provide design solutions that have an impact on people’s lives. Because every client’s needs and building site is different there are always new and exciting challenges on every project.” Julian Carnrite Architect provides full-architectural services for the design of custom homes. Services begin with an overall concept design, which is carried into all interior and exterior details to ensure a cohesive home is provided. During

construction, Julian Carnrite continues to work with your builder to achieve the overall vision. “I work closely with clients to translate functional concepts into beautiful form,” he says. “My attention to detail and appreciation of nature ensures that projects are integrated within the natural landscape.” He says that the most memorable part of his profession is “Experiencing the joy and excitement of a client during a walk-through of their finished home.” Julian regularly donates to various organizations that support the welfare of animals and the environment. His favourite thing about working on Salt Spring Island is that the island is “full of stunningly beautiful properties and being able to design and build for people in these places is an amazing experience. The commute is pretty good too.”

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26 • KAPA KAI GLASS

Kapa Kai known for great glass jobs

Owner Troy Kaye

Over 30 Years Experience

Kapa Kai Glass is “the biggest little glass shop on Salt Spring Island.” Owner/operator Troy Kaye is a journeyman, transparent wall systems engineer (TWSE) glass worker who has over 30 years of experience working in Calgary and Salt Spring. He opened the doors to his shop in March of 2004. Since then, he has been busy keeping up with all of the new construction and renovations taking place on the island. Kapa Kai is the only glass company on the islands with registered interprovincial journeymen. Troy has confidence that they can handle any job: “If it has glass, I can do it,” he said. His range of services includes house windows, mirrors, shower doors, sunrooms, skylights and aluminum fabrication. No job is too big or too small. Because Troy enjoys what he does for a living, it is easy for him to produce high-quality workmanship, and he treats every job as if it were his own home. The only challenge of doing business on Salt Spring that Troy faces is relying on ferries to shuttle supplies and products on or off the island. He is pleased to be a part of the Salt Spring community and supports local junior golf. And, if you are wondering about the origin of the business’ name, Kapa Kai means “oceanfront” in Hawaiian. Kapa Kai Glass is located at 1531 Fulford-Ganges Road and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Owner Troy Kaye can be reached at 250-653-4148.

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ISLAND HOPPER ELECTRICAL • 27 27

Electrical business gets hopping on Gulf Islands Mobile electrical construction and maintenance services will be available on the Gulf Islands at the end of November, thanks to an innovative business idea by Paul Berkenbosch. Island Hopper Electrical Services are coming to the islands from Paul’s camperized ambulance and work trailer, allowing him to stay right on site and hop from job to job without missing a beat. “The complete model that I am trying to present is to be available to various Gulf Islands and to follow the work and adventure wherever it takes me,” he explains. “My aim is to provide variable, flexible and reliable availability. Although I normally reside in Victoria, I chose to present my services to the Gulf Islands for a number of reasons. Some of these are: the beauty, the need for electrician services, opportunities for exploring and adventure — and the thought of dealing with Victoria traffic every day. I

am excited about this venture and look forward to meeting you all face to face.” With nearly two decades of experience, Paul is well prepared to serve the community’s needs. When living in Australia he installed small renewables in both wind and solar energy. He spent the last several years in Canmore having mountain adventures in between his industrial/ heavy commercial electrical work, filling nearly every role besides business owner while there. He also grew up moving around the world and was left with a lasting taste for adventure on the road. The idea for a mobile service — where he literally lives where he works — developed out of his conversations and experiences working on Gabriola Island.

Paul Berkenbosch

“I’ve been blessed with a lot of unique experiences in both work and travel which enables me to think outside the box,” Paul says. Island Hopper Electrical is open to both construction and maintenance work. The business accepts money and cryptocurrency and is open to trades.

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28 • HAYWARDS FUNERAL SERVICES

Comforting families Christie Doyle has been a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director for 15 years, having graduated from mortuary school at Mount Royal University in Calgary in 2003. Her spouse Camilla has worked by her side in the funeral industry since 2007 in the office. “The two of us always dreamed of operating our own funeral home. When we were given the opportunity to purchase Haywards Funeral Service, a longstanding service, we jumped at the opportunity. The chance to bring such a delicate and necessary service back to its locally owned and operated roots felt very important to us.” As a funeral home they provide traditional and alternative death care services and merchandise. As a funeral director Doyle must be a careful listener who thinks creatively. “Most people don’t realize how many small details we consider when planning a service with a family,” says Doyle. “Personal touches include having the funeral home staff wear the deceased’s favourite colour or flower, leaving the light on while their loved one rests in our care so they are not left in the dark, or filing all government documents and cancelling cards. Often, I find myself having to think outside the box while paying close attention to the family’s wishes and memories of

their departed loved one to plan a truly personalized service. This could include scattering at sea, lowimpact green burials or heartfelt artistic farewells or party toast and tributes.” Doyle notes that rituals around death and grief are an important part of an organized society. “The care for the dead and those hurting is profoundly hard but very important. We help confirm the reality and finality of death, providing a climate for mourning Christie Doyle, owner and the expression of grief. We celebrate life that has been lived everyday, and for that we are honoured to serve.” In addition to Doyle, the business employs five part-time staff. Get in touch with Haywards at 250-537-1022, contact@ haywardsfuneral.com or visit www.haywardsfuneral.com for more information.

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PAUL ZOLOB REALTOR • 29

Quality customer service in real estate Real estate agent Paul Zolob is the Managing Broker at Royal LePage - Duncan Realty’s Salt Spring office. Paul Zolob offers clients extensive experience with and knowledge of the local market. With a background in renovations, Paul is able to help clients assess properties that match what they are looking for. “Clients have different needs, sometimes they want a move-in-ready home, and sometimes they want to put in some sweat equity,” said Paul. “Renovations and update costs can vary greatly on the island. Helping clients find what fits their needs is a great part of this job.” Paul Zolob has been selling real estate on Salt Spring Island for seven years, and is well connected with the community and its agencies. “Service is the key in any business and it is no different in the real estate businesses. Both buyers and sellers deserve professional, knowledgable and reliable service, and that is what I strive to deliver.” Call Paul at 250.526.2626 or stop in. Located in the Upper Ganges Centre, there’s plenty of parking for Royal LePage clients.

www.paulzolob.com 342 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island

Call Paul

250.526.2626

“Let’s get you moving” My business is helping you with one of the most important decision you will make If you’re a home buyer, I will help you find exactly what you’re looking for, take advantage of market conditions, evaluate available listings and neighbourhoods that suit your needs. I can work with you to help get pre-approved for a mortgage and budget for all the costs involved with buying a home.

Paul Zolob REALTOR®

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If you’re a home seller, it is important to select the right real estate agent. Sometimes renovating to increase your property value and sell faster may be important. You must have good pricing strategies, prepare your home for presentation to potential buyers, and make sure you have a solid marketing plan. Duncan Realty

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30 30 • IRWIN COLLISION

Salt Spring’s longest running body shop Having been in operation for over 44 years, Irwin Collision is a contender for the growing list of long-time island businesses. The Ganges body shop contains modern equipment, a locked compound and supplies courtesy cars for your convenience. The shop’s friendly, qualified tradesmen are able to handle a wide assortment of jobs including all collision repairs, auto glass replacement, rust proofing, air conditioning work, wheel alignments, and chip repairs. Irwin Collision is also the island’s only ICBC Express Valet shop, which means they can do a lot of ICBC estimates, saving customers from having to wait for an appointment with ICBC. The shop also does insurance claims for Family Insurance, Canadian Direct Insurance, and Canadian Northern Shield. Owner Kurt Irwin plans to continue fulfilling the business motto: “Good service, good work.” He is proud to offer environmentally friendly waterborne and low-VOC paint products. Irwin employs five full-time staff. The shop strives to maintain a close connection with the community. Irwin Collision is located at 115 Desmond Crescent and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Chester and Kurt

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250-537-2513

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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD • 31

The voice of the islands for 58 years The Gulf Islands Driftwood celebrated 58 years of publishing in March 2018. The first edition of the Salt Spring Driftwood newspaper landed on island shores on Thursday, March 24, 1960, at the hands of editor-publisher-owner E.V. (Woody) Fisher and his wife Barbara (Bobbie) Fisher. Frank and Barbara Richards purchased the Driftwood in January 1967. Frank Richards had been with the Sidney Review for 17 years and its editor for the previous 10. Barbara was a registered nurse but embraced her new business and an active life on Salt Spring until her death in 1987. All three of the Richards children — Jill, Tony and Valerie — were involved in the paper at various times, with Tony becoming as hooked on the business as his father

coincidence: we present a credible news package every week and in so doing deliver to advertisers the audience they wish to reach. The staff at the Driftwood has seen many changes in 58 years, notably in technology that permits us to do more, and do it better. The changes in the next 50 years or so will likely be even greater as we shift to different ways of delivering the news. But the principles will remain unchanged, as will our commitment to serving the Gulf Islands community. New innovations over the past few years have included video style news reports available through gulfislandsdriftwood. com and on Facebook. Readers can also get up to the minute news through our Twitter and Instagram feeds.

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