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Base Camp hatches new foundation

Base Camp Coffee has new management. A cou ple from Vancouver took over operations November 4. Mark Thomson was the founder of well-known Foundation Eatery and Hatch breakfast parlour. An gie Harrach worked for Brassneck Brewery, JJ Bean and Parallel 49 Brewing. The couple catered a wed ding here two years ago, “and have been dying to move here every since,” said Mark, so they jumped at the opportunity to manage the three Base Camp locations in Westview, Townsite and the hospital.

“I came up with a menu in mind but I’ve already adapted it because there are so many local prod ucts available.” So, Base Camp will be switching to its own homemade mayonnaise, syrup and similar items. “We have a commercial kitchen. It’s a lot more elbow grease, but I’d rather spend the time making things and getting good local suppliers.”

The coffee shops remain owned by Colin McRae and Steve Brooks.

Uncharted territory

Having recently moved from Pender Harbour, Brandon Flood is re-establishing his business in qathet. The Uncharted Pest Control provides ren ovation and building services, along with furniture restoration. As the name suggests, he will also help rid your home of unwanted guests, using poison-free methods. Call Brandon at 236-991-2388 or find The Uncharted on Facebook.

Jo with the flow

Joëlle Sévigny and Marta Rebalski are open ing a boutique yoga studio on Marine Avenue at 4566-A (between Base Camp and Costa Del Sol). Opening night Seaside Flow Studio is December 2 during the late night shopping event for Cheer Fest. Classes start December 4 and include, flow, slow flow, slow stretch, yin/yang, family yoga and kids yoga, yoga nidra, and more. To book a class, visit seasideflowstudio.ca.

Beck in focus

Jenna Beck is back in the photography business. The local farmer/photographer took a break from shooting, but says she is ready to get back behind the camera. Formerly known as Brownlee Photogra phy, her shuttered business has been re-branded as Jenna Beck – Photographer. Find her on Facebook, email jenna-beck@outlook.com or call 604-578-0770.

Blind ambition

qathet has a new window fashions option with Heidi Elvy’s new home-based business. Window Fashions by Heidi offers roller and solar shades, cellular shades and motorized blinds, and she brings samples to your location. Heidi says her interest in decor and interior design began while she was work ing as a chief stewardess on private yachts.

“I am so looking forward to working with the resi dents of my hometown and to be invited into homes to help create a space people share with families and loved ones,” said Heidi. Find Heidi at windowfash ionsbyheidi.ca or email heidimelvy@gmail.com

Wood wizards post new partnership

Micheal Essex has left Lois Lumber (on friendly terms) to form a new company with Ryan Hanson of Hanson Land and Sea.

The new Post & Purlin (Forest Products) Inc. of fers CNC fabrication, extensive remanufactuing ca pabilities, and custom textures and finishes.

They have the tools and expertise to take on your timber design by offering prefabrication, or just sup plying the pieces to do it yourself.

Tops in Tourism

The new head of Tourism Powell River is Texa da’s Bob Timms. The organization elected directors during its November 3 annual general meeting. The executive includes Jock McLauchlan as past presi dent; Christie Mitchell is vice president; Ann Nelson is treasurer and Ann Snow is secretary. Kat Rich ards, Isabelle Southcott, Eagle Walz, Keith Laugh ton, and Zoe Ludski, are directors.

The following week, Sunshine Coast Tourism held its AGM, and a qathet resident was named pres ident of that body: Christine Hollman. Other qathet representatives include Jack Barr, as past president, John Hermsen, and Chris Tait

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