Business Affairs

SEAN PERCY

New chapter for book store

The former Hindle’s store on Marine Avenue has a new occupant. Oceanside Books and Games has moved across the street into the larger store, giving Karyne Bailey and her team the opportunity to display even more inventory. She has been able to double her display of used books, and triple her inventory of new books, music and movies. Hindle’s Gifts, Cameras and Stationery had been in that location for 71 years when it closed with the retirement of the owners Anna and Doug Hindle.“We are truly honored to be in the building and hope to have as much success and time in the community as the Hindles did,” said Karyne, who owns Oceanside with her two daughters. The new space will also allow Oceanside in the new year to add a video gaming room upstairs “away from the eyes and ears of little children,” said Karyne. They’ve also been able to quadruple their collection of video games. “We will also be hosting game board nights in the new year and once my Dungeon Master is ready we will have a D&D evening as well.”

This is the way

The Powell River and District United Way has moved into a new office in the Town Centre, next to Subway. Julie Jenkins, director Community Engagement & Resource Development, says she hopes the new location in the mall will be more accessible to more people. The visibility is also better than their previous location in donated space upstairs behind RONA. “We’re really happy to have this accessible space. It’s bigger, and has a reception area to use for gatherings when it’s safe to do that again,” says Julie. It also allows the United Way to welcome back its Youth 2020 volunteer program during the evenings. United Way runs and funds programs throughout the qathet region to build community, end poverty, and help kids succeed. You can donate in person at the office, at unitedwayofpowellriver.ca, or by mail to PO Box 370 V8A 5C2..

Boardwalk steps back

The Boardwalk Restaurant in Lund is taking a winter break. Roy and Rayana Blackwell say the intermittent closures they’ve been forced to make for health and staffing and weather aren’t doing the business any favours. There’s also the fact that they haven’t taken an extended break in over 25 years of operating restaurants, and they need to take care of their health. Roy and Rayana and staff say they appreciate the support they’ve enjoyed, and look forward to reopening in spring.

Tourism board steps up

Tourism Powell River has a new board. Ann Nelson remains president and Jock McLauchlan is past president. Krystle Mitchelitis is vice president, with Kat Richards as treasurer and Ann Snow as secretary. Directors are Eagle Walz, Jesse Newman, Chris Tsai, Bill McKinnon, Cheryl Walden, and Isabelle Southcott.

Locked in

Sanjay Chaube is in the process of transitioning his business, Advanced Interlocking Ltd., from the Lower Mainland to qathet.

Sanjay and his wife purchased a home in qathet this summer and are living and working here parttime with the goal of being here full time as soon as possible. Advanced Interlock installs interlocking paving stones, retaining walls, natural stone, driveways, patios and walkways. For more information phone 604-723-4164, email advancedinterlockltd@gmail. com, check the website at advancedinterlockltd.com or visit their Facebook page.

Still got your back

Dr. Ted Johnson of Powell River Chiropractic is selling the building that he has occupied since 2010. He plans to go down to practicing two days a week, so doesn’t need the building full time. He says he’s open to renting time and space from whoever buys it, but doesn’t need it full time.

No awards

The Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel its annual Business Awards and Gala Dinner for the second year in a row, citing concerns that COVID-19 would restrict ticket sales and make it not viable.