Optometrist clearly sees benefits of new home My name is John Wyse and I am an optometrist. I am originally from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and lived most of my life there. However over the past nine years my wife Carrie and our two boys (Kale and Latham) have lived in Kelowna, England, Scotland, and most recently Fort Smith, NT before deciding to make Powell River our permanent home.
Why did you choose to move to Powell River? John • We wanted to live in a smaller city and one that we would also like to retire in. There was an optometry practice for sale here and once I landed in Powell River I knew it was the place we want to be. I came in mid-May. Carrie • The boys and I came at the beginning of August. I was finishing up work in Fort Smith and the boys were enjoying time with grandparents. Now I work as a nurse in ICU at the hospital.
What surprised you about Powell River once you moved here? John • The biggest surprise to me was how incredibly friendly everyone is here. Everyone says “welcome to Powell River” when we meet new people. It is like everyone takes ownership of the city making it a very welcoming place. Of all of the places we have moved recently Powell Riverites have been the most friendly and it feels like home already.
Where is your favourite place in Powell River? John • The trail around Inland Lake. Carrie • Everyday I find a new favorite place, the seawalk, the drive to Lund, walking in the forest, but I think I looking at the
ocean at sunset no matter where I am tops the list for me. Kale • There are so many places to fish!
How did you first hear about Powell River? Carrie • A friend of mine moved here a few years ago to take a nursing job and she raved about the city. John • But honestly, I was like most people and thought: “Powell River? That’s that place on the Island I haven’t been to yet.”
If you were mayor of Powell River what would you do?
John • More dog poop bins!
What is your greatest extravagance? John • My greatest extravagance is sunglasses believe it or not. I love high quality sunglasses because I’m a pretty light sensitive guy and I don’t need prescription glasses. Cars and things like that aren’t really my thing. Even if I weren’t an optometrist I would still always be looking at nice sunglasses. Carrie • Really good coffee.
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