BUSINESS AFFAIRS SEAN PERCY
Fuel up at Monks A new neighbourhood pub/restaurant plans to open later this month in an historic Westview location. Monks on Marine is moving into what longtime residents will remember as the car dealership, while newer or younger residents will recognize as the former home of the Tree Frog Bistro. Megan Steeves and Kevin Connaghan are the owners; they’ve both been working in the restaurant business since they were teenagers. “We met working together at a restaurant in the city and knew even then that this was our future plan, it was just about finding the right place to call home,” said Megan. When they moved here two years ago, they knew they had found it. The food is casual fare – all made from scratch. From the menu to the historic photos on the walls, and even the company logo that includes a wrench, the design is a nod to the history of the place. They hope to open in mid-July. Monks can be reached at info@monksonmarine.com.
Give your social wings Cheri Simmons, who recently moved back to Powell River with partner Ciaran Wilson to open Creekside Crossing Campground, is also running her social media business Take Flight Media. Cheri creates content for clients’ social media platforms and websites. She does creative content for facebook, Instagram and writes some blog-style articles based on the type of business. She provides a mix of graphic designs and video content, and while she brings with her clients from the city, Cheri is looking forward to working with more local businesses closer to home. You can reach Cheri at 604-644-5647 or cheri. takeflightmedia@gmail.com.
Get a foot up
Old admin office goes to pot, again
Sarah Murphy is stepping out on her own, after years working in hospital assignments as varied as emergency departments, oncology, orthopedics and most recently mental health and addictions. Under the name Your Sole Connection, Sarah provides mobile medical foot care, helping those who have foot problems ranging from fungal nails, poor circulations, diabetes, arthritis, or trouble reaching their feet. You can reach Your Sole Connection by emailing sarahmurphy13@shaw.ca or calling 604-344-0608.
Little Hive, a passion project of Sierra Bouchard that started with art, travel and renegade vending set ups, has expanded to a brick and mortar retail store at 101-4690 Marine Avenue in the old jailhouse. The store displays a thoughtfully curated selection of home goods, art, apparel and more. Store hours are Tuesday – Saturday 11-5. Find Little Hive on Facebook or @shop.little.hive on Instagram, or email Sierra at shoplittlehive@gmail.com.
The City of Powell River has accepted an offer to purchase the old mill administration building. If the deal goes through, the Townsite property, currently being leased by Santé Veritas Therapeutics (SVT) will be sold to another pot company for $900,000, in the hopes it will eventually employ 100 people. Meridian 125 W Cultivation Ltd has a deal in place to purchase Santé Veritas’ assets in the building, and plans to license and operate a craft cannabis production facility – the shift in the pot market being towards quality over quantity. “This deal is about generating new investment in the community and creating good paying jobs to ensure our economy continues to grow,” said Mayor Dave Formosa. “Council is impressed with Meridian’s plans for the facility and its senior management team, which has been involved in building successful operations in other parts of the province and country.” SVT had invested close to $13 million in establishing a cannabis operation on the property, but new US owners were not interested in operating a production facility in Canada. The deal with Meridian is to complete by November 30, 2021 or earlier.
Sage massage
30 years
Deanna Ishawk is finally getting her massage and counselling business off the ground. Deanna opened Sage Wellness Practice a year and a half ago, only to be closed down by COVID rules, twice. “I’m just getting into the swing of things again,” said Deanna. Operating out of Suncoast Integrated Health on Duncan Street, Deanna offers thai yoga massage, reiki and Hakomi (a mindfulness counselling method.) A registered nurse for 20 years, who still works as a casual for community health, Deanna wants to offer a broader spectrum of assistance – “helping people become more comfortable in their bodies and living better lives mentally emotionally and physically,” she says. Visit suncoastintegratedhealth.com to book an appointment, or contact Deanna at 604-223-1957 or sagewellnesspractice@gmail.com.
Two Powell River businesses are celebrating 30 years in business this month. Ron Pfister has been the owner of Mother Nature for three decades. Nancy Bouchard is also celebrating 30 years at Nancy’s Bakery.
Busy bee artist
Saltery Upholsterer After an injury sidelined him from a career in auto and commercial truck mechanics, Stephen James has found a calling in working with fabric and upholstery. His newly launched Saltery Services offers light mechanical, furniture repair and recovering, interior repairs on everything from boats to forklifts, and top repairs. Stephen says he is also in the process of developing waterproof bag designs for west coast adventures. Reach Stephen at 604-414-6150 or find him on Instagram @salteryservices.
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