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There are events in life that have a way of sticking in your memory.
I will always remember where I was when I proposed to Cupcake. I remember exactly where I was when I heard that planes had crashed into the World Trade Center.
And I’ll remember where I was when I heard the Pizza Hut buffet had reopened. It was Thursday morning at 8:15 a.m. when the email arrived in my inbox.
“Pizza Hut is reopening the buffet today!!” said an email from local official Natalie Templeton.
At first glance, the news is great. It’s been over two years since we’ve been able to feast on the popular Pizza Hut buffet. It was missed as a convenient lunch option.
On a broader level, the reopening of the pizza buffet is symbolic of our nation’s healing and return to everyday life as we emerge from the dark COVID hole that has upended every aspect of our society. The Pizza Hut buffet is a return to normal, a sign that all will be well, at least until we are shot down by an AR-15.
The buffet’s return was welcomed with open arms by a hungry community in Warren County. Pizza Hut was overwhelmed with customers on Friday and sold out 146 buffets during the 2.5-hour lunch period.
“The buffet really drew a lot of people,” Natalie said.
The buffet is offered Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $9.99.
Also of note, the Pizza Hut salad bar is also back. It’s open and available during all dining room hours for $6.99. It’s all you can eat at any time of the day or night.
Thank you Pizza Hut for helping us heal.
IDB Special Meeting
A special meeting of the McMinnville-Warren County Industrial Development Board has been called this Thursday, June 9 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Hall of the Chamber of Commerce.
The objective of the meeting is to examine an industrial project that has been in the making for several months.
IDB Executive Director Don Alexander was very tight-lipped about the meeting when I told him about it on Friday. There’s so much Don can say and when it comes to this meeting, it wasn’t much at all.
The special meeting tells us with absolute certainty that there is a hot prospect given Warren County and that prospect is ready to act. The normal IDB monthly meeting is just a week later on June 16, so calling a special meeting just a week before that tells us someone is ready to get to work.
Property in front of Delores
Trees are removed from property directly across from Delores Market on Smithville Highway. This has prompted several people to ask me what is going on.
I met owner David Cathey on Friday and he told me he was having the 2.6 acres cleared in preparation for a new commercial development. What this development will be has yet to be determined, but David said he thinks it will be an ideal location for a gas station.
“You see gas stations located across from each other everywhere you go, so it wouldn’t be unusual to have one across from Delores,” David said. “Delores has old pumps and the business is outdated. I think a new gas station would work well.
David didn’t rule out the possibility of something else like storage units there. He says the commercial property is for sale, along with nine residential lots he owns in the nearby McClaran Street housing estate, which sits off Grizzell Road.
“Al McClaran, who spent 25 years in the Navy, developed all of this. He purchased approximately 30 acres and created 33 residential lots and one commercial property. It’s a real rags-to-riches story that invested in real estate wherever he lived. He even built his own church.
It is unclear what will ultimately happen at this location in front of Delores. David said his immediate goal was to clean it up.
Adam Triplett starts welding
It’s always refreshing to see a recent WCHS graduate brimming with ambition. Adam Triplett certainly falls into this category.
Adam, who turns 19 next month, has already opened his own business, Triplett Welding Service. He is available for all your welding needs by calling (931) 808-9277.
“An interesting part of the business is that I offer a mobile welding service,” Adam said. “I can go to the middle of a hay field to do a repair if I need to. I’m lucky to have all the gear I need on my truck and trailer.
One thing our high school does very well is it allows students to pursue vocational training while they are still at WCHS, if that is the path they choose to take. Adam took two years of welding in high school and enrolled in TCAT in September after graduating with the Class of 2021 in May.
Adam completed his TCAT training a few months ago in February and was certified in all welding processes. Such a person is commonly called a combo welder.
Adam is currently working at Ironhorse Trailers while starting his own business. He welds the chassis frames that are used to make high-end motorcycle trailers at Ironhorse.
“They really work with me at Ironhorse and only allow me to work 24 hours a day while I launch my business,” Adam said. “I’m slowly starting to build up a clientele and get more and more jobs. I’m ready to go where I’m needed and I’m ready to work weekends. I will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
One of the great things about writing this column is being able to talk to young, energetic people who are excited about starting a business. The older generation likes to talk about “kids of today” and shake their heads, but people like Adam Triplett show that there is indeed promise for a bright future.
If you would like to connect with Adam regarding a welding or fabrication job, you can reach him by phone or text at 808-9277.
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Jessie’s Run on Father’s Day? Yes, you should do it for the family and for the community.
When it comes to garage sales or jumble sales, you never know what you’re going to get.
“This will be your staple garage sale, so there will be everything from soup to nuts,” said Lorraine Williams, former president of the local’s Canadian Progress Club Floss (Service in love, kindness and strength).
To paraphrase Forrest Gump, when it comes to the upcoming service club sellout, there’s one thing you know for sure, you’ll be helping support a group of individuals whose love of the sport is matched only by their love of life: the athletes involved in Special Olympics.
She recalled the overwhelming enthusiasm she witnessed from the athletes at the Special Olympics Summer Games hosted by St. Albert in 2009.
“These kids were just rockin’…it’s just amazing to see. They are so happy. They just have an exuberance that no one else has.
It’s one of the reasons she’s hoping to have an athlete meet at the event, but details are still being worked out. Special Olympics is the charity of choice for the national level of the Canadian Progressive Club (CPC), although individual chapters always strive to keep their fundraising in their local communities, she noted.
The next cash fundraiser will take place on Sunday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grandin Clubhouse, just to the right of the Grandin Outdoor Pool located on Grenfell Avenue. As you’d expect, there will likely be a wide variety of household items, CDs and DVDs, books, games, clothing, and more.
“All kinds of treasures,” Williams said.
To get involved with SILKS, the group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month (except December, July and August) at Sorrentino’s St. Albert. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Don Andrews Room.
For those interested in learning more about St. Albert Special Olympics and their various activities, please visit specialolympics.ca/alberta/st-albert.
The Break Free 5/10K run and walk are lined up for a Father’s Day walk down the path, whatever your pace. Children participate for free if you want to make it a family event. It is a facet of Morinville Holiday Days so after sweating it out during Break Free, you can head to the middle or go straight to the Morinville Farmer’s Market.
All proceeds from the charity event will directly benefit the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation, the operator of Jessie’s House. In 2021, the facility helped 248 residential customers and 65 community customers through its outreach program. This year would have been busier than ever and public support is essential to help the community break the cycle of abuse and violence.
Register on jessicamartelmemorialfoundation.com/break-free-run. The event begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 19 at Morinville Fish and Game Pond, 10621 107 St. It costs an individual participant $50 for the 5k and $60 for the 10k. You can also sponsor a participant or a volunteer if you wish to offer time as a gift.
Dad’s motorcycle ride isn’t just a great reason to go for a thunderous ride with a group of new friends. It is also a fundraiser to help in the fight against prostate cancer.
Since 2007, Ride’s Edmonton Chapter has raised over $3 million for the cause. The organizers offer a simple and vital message to all men over 40: get checked out by your doctor.
Proceeds from our annual events are invested in groundbreaking cancer research and life-saving public awareness campaigns about the importance of how early detection of this disease saves lives.
The event takes place on Sunday, June 11, with registration and breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., with crutches at 10 a.m. sharp. Meet at Blackjacks Roadhouse, 2110 Sparrow Dr., Nisku. Registration is $40 before the 11th, $50 on the day or is free if you ride with $100 or more in pledges.
Visit ridefordad.ca/chapter/edmonton for more info or to register.
Funds raised by the Edmonton Ride for Dad chapter remain in the Edmonton area, with research funds used by Dr. John Lewis and his team at the University of Alberta. They have developed new, state-of-the-art early detection protocols that allow for less invasive testing and more accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Rajasthan has become the second Indian state to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to save soils by preventing and reversing desertification of fertile land.
In the Save Soil program held in Jaipur on Friday evening, Rajesh Chand Meena, State Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Lalchand Kataria, State Agriculture Minister with Sadhguru, Founder of the Foundation Isha, called for immediate political action to save the state and the country’s farmlands from becoming barren.
A policy must be put in place to save soils globally, he said, adding, “In India, the average organic matter content of agricultural soils is estimated at 0.68%, which puts the country at risk. to a high risk of desertification and soil extinction. 30% of the country’s fertile soils have already become sterile and unable to yield. »
Kataria and Sadhguru exchanged a memorandum of understanding to save the state’s soil by developing farmer- and soil-friendly agricultural policies.
Sadhguru, who is currently on a 100-day, 30,000 km solo motorcycle journey across Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East to build global consensus on soil health, hit the Indian coast on 29 May at Jamnagar Port, Gujarat.
During Sadhguru’s stay in Jamnagar, the state of Gujarat became the first Indian state to sign a memorandum of understanding to save the soil.
Meanwhile, Meena speaking on the occasion said, “Everything we see in nature comes from the ground and will return to the ground. This movement is not Sadhguru’s personal movement, it is for the benefit of the ordinary man.”
Thousands of people flocked to Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) for the event. Featuring music and dance performances by renowned folk artists Ila Arun, Kutle Khan and Isha’s house troupe, Sounds of Isha and Isha Sanskriti.
Sadhguru started the global movement to save soils in the wake of dangerous soil erosion, which could lead to the desertification of 90% of the planet’s agricultural soils by 2050, in less than three decades.
The fundamental goal of the Save Soil campaign is to fight against soil extinction and to insist on ensuring at least 3-6% organic matter in agricultural land through immediate policy reforms in every country in the world. .
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By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday
Published: 4:50 p.m. EDT, June 4, 2022 | Updated: 4:50 p.m. EDT, June 4, 2022
National Bike Week begins tomorrow – with a record number of e-bikes taking part in a variety of events designed to showcase the many benefits of cycling.
Sharp price increases at the gas pump have led to a huge increase in the number of people leaving their cars at home and using bicycles.
The biggest increase in bicycle sales is for e-bikes, also known as e-bikes. This year, sales are expected to double to 300,000, bringing the total number of e-bikes on our roads to over one million.
Pedal Power: As part of National Bike Week, the government-backed Cyclescheme is being promoted
There are already 20 million traditional bicycles in the UK.
E-bike sales are said to be higher, but they are still expensive – usually costing from £1,000. However, as part of National Bike Week, the government-backed Cyclescheme is being promoted, allowing buyers of traditional and e-bikes to enjoy 25-40% discounts on a new two-wheeler, as well as accessories such as helmets and locks. .
The discount, offered to workers whose employers are affiliated to the scheme, results from the fact that the buy-back is made on the gross salary – and not net.
Over 2,000 bike shops across the UK are also signed up to the scheme, details of which can be found at cyclescheme.co.uk.
Electric bikes have a rechargeable battery-powered motor on the frame, which is especially useful when riders are tackling hills.
At speeds of up to 15.5 mph, riders no longer receive motor assistance.
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Kawasaki has reiterated its commitment to racing in the WorldSBK championship, saying there are no plans for a return to the MotoGP world championship following Suzuki’s explosive decision to leave the premier class.
Last month, Suzuki publicly confirmed that it would cease its MotoGP efforts at the end of the 2022 season, just two years after winning the world championship title with Joan Mir.
Leaving five manufacturers on the MotoGP grid in his wake, as next year’s grid looks set to drop from 24 bikes to 22, Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta has said publicly he has sparked interest from manufacturer-level parts to eventually replace Suzuki.
While it’s unclear which manufacturers he’s referring to – if any – there is a fairly limited list of plausible candidates with the finances and resources to realistically take on an already competitive and tightly matched field.
Of these, Kawasaki and BMW represent the most logical “educated guesses”. They are certainly the best qualified to make a transition to MotoGP given their factory-backed efforts in the WorldSBK championship.
Only Kawasaki, however, has previous MotoGP form, competing between 2002 and 2008 with the attractive but moderately successful ZX-RR. However, he abruptly left the series ahead of the 2009 MotoGP season in favor of siphoning off resources to invest in a WorldSBK effort which at the time was lingering well behind main Japanese rivals Honda and Yamaha.
He has since dominated the series for the past decade, winning his first title in 20 years with Tom Sykes in 2013 before Jonathan Rea’s six-game winning streak between 2015 and 2020. As a result, Kawasaki Racing Team boss, Guim Roda, says there are reasons why he would risk his status for a much more financially demanding return to MotoGP
“From Kawasaki’s perspective, years ago I think KMC Japan decided to focus on the WorldSBK Championship for some key reasons and those reasons are still relevant,” Roda told sister publication Visordown, Crash.net.
“The brand value of the media exposure achieved by WorldSBK is very good and it shows the quality of Kawasaki and the serious way of working. We at KRT believe this helps to sell many other models, not just Ninja. Motorcycling is a passion and, through racing “, we confirm this passion. KRT tries to share it with all Kawasaki fans around the world.”
Central to Kawasaki’s decision to turn its back on MotoGP in favor of WorldSBK is its ultimate goal of promoting and selling its production models.
As a production-based series, Kawasaki says it’s more relevant to compete with similar models than what the public can buy as well.
Indeed, although MotoGP offers greater visibility for the brand as the premier class of motorcycle racing, Roda says Kawasaki’s enduring success over the past ten years negates the limitations of the smallest stage on which it was reached.
“Technically in WorldSBK we use production models, it makes more sense to race that way than to make new chassis, engines or aerodynamics every year like in MotoGP. For Kawasaki and KRT it is easier to manage the internal resources by linking them to street bike R&D and mass production than trying to put on a racing show with bikes that end customers can’t buy for street use.
“At KRT, we do our best at every race and every test to improve the package and also energize Kawasaki fans around the world, no matter what machine they are riding. Personally, I believe that is the spirit of Kawasaki racing.”
While quitting MotoGP to turn its dwindling effort into WorldSBK was a masterstroke from Kawasaki, many see it as the company ‘playing it safe’ by focusing on pumping more money into a series smaller (translation: easier) to basically expend its way to the top.
It’s a cynical view – and it’s not wrong – but it’s not just Kawasaki bringing the ball home because it wasn’t winning, despite some encouraging signs it would have ended up being fine .
Unlike its main Japanese rivals – Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki – Kawasaki did not come to MotoGP with a prior Grand Prix racing heritage, a comparable lineage held in high esteem by its counterparts. Suzuki notwithstanding, that history of GP success arguably ranks above any reason why Honda and Yamaha continue to invest heavily.
Kawasaki, on the other hand, has a more established Superbike history dating back to the first WorldSBK championship in 1988, although its success rate up to the “twenty-teens” was sporadic.
While Honda, Yamaha and Ducati could compete in both MotoGP and Superbike, the first series makes more sense for Aprilia and KTM as companies that see sport brand exposure as the main objective, while that Kawasaki and BMW prefer to promote specific models.
Rising fuel prices are prompting motorists in the UAE to seek alternative modes of transport and favor short-term rentals for daily trips.
People have had to pay more at the pump in recent months as global oil prices soared, with a 13% increase in June after peaks of 10% in March and 16% in April.
Jaideep Dhanoa, co-founder and managing director of Fenix, a micromobility operator in the United Arab Emirates, said more and more commuters are turning their backs on cars to avoid fuel and parking fees.
“Globally and regionally, we are grappling with rising inflation on a range of personal expenses, from fuel costs to grocery hikes, which are eating away at our disposable income,” he said.
“More and more people are looking to save on expenses for day-to-day tasks like commuting.
“From a mobility perspective, people are turning to car sharing and for those looking to buy, electric cars have become much more attractive from a cost perspective. But the challenge is that there is not enough supply to meet the demand.
“That’s where other modes of micromobility come in, like e-scooters and e-bikes.”
Last month, Fenix, which has 10,000 light vehicles spread across 10 GCC cities – its largest share being in the United Arab Emirates – recorded its best month to date since its launch in late 2020.
“For our scooters and e-bikes, we offer one-way rental,” he said.
“We also offer a personal subscription vehicle for Dh150 per month where we deliver a scooter to your doorstep, you have unlimited rides, a smart app to monitor the ride and battery life as well as maintenance service and insurance coverage.”
Operating on a Dh1 per minute basis, he said users are opting for micromobility vehicles to make short trips to work, to transport them to and from public transport stations, or to connect with people. colleagues or friends at a meeting point to carpool longer. trips.
Dubai teacher Alexandra Gordon, 37, said she occasionally shares a car ride to work with friends because it’s more economical than buying and maintaining a car. She runs a short distance from Motor City to Remraan.
“When I lived in the UK I always used public transport or carpooling,” she said.
“When I first moved to Dubai my house was within walking distance of my work, but I have since moved and started taking taxis to and from work because I didn’t know the public transport routes.
“I now take him to work by bus and bring him home by taxi. With the rising cost of fuel, I would like public transport in Dubai to expand because I want to try to be as sustainable as possible with my travels.
Some motorists have taken a long view and traded gas-guzzling SUVs for more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Christopher Creek, 53, who lives in Abu Dhabi, drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee before switching to a Nissan Micra 18 months ago, saving Dh500 a month.
“I switched because of the general ease of hiring a car, including lower fuel costs,” said the UK aeronautical engineer. The Nationalahead of recent increases in UAE forecourts.
Maria Sobh, 26, sold her Jeep after realizing she was spending more than Dh1,300 a month on fuel.
According to an Audi Abu Dhabi survey released last month, around 52% of UAE residents plan to switch to hybrid or electric cars as rising fuel prices increasingly influence how consumers perceive transport.
According to the research, which surveyed 1,000 UAE residents, 25% of respondents are waiting for more electric vehicle options to be launched before buying.
UAE residents now plan their car journeys more carefully, with around 25% saying they use public transport a lot more, while 14% of drivers have bought a scooter or electric bike to use on the road. short distances, the survey found. .
In April, Dubai allowed the use of electric scooters in 10 districts and on cycle lanes as part of plans to expand the electric vehicle network in Dubai.
Two thousand vehicles, operated by four companies, have been made available for hire in areas identified as most likely to benefit from greater access to e-scooters.
The network covers 167 kilometers across Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Internet City, Al Rigga, 2nd of December Street, The Palm Jumeirah and City Walk.
Updated: June 03, 2022, 04:30
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The Buzz starts this week in Kaslo.
The people who saved the Kaslo Hotel in serious disrepair in the early 2000s, John and Susan Eckland sold the 126-year-old monument.
Jason Remple and Kerry Luckyowner/operator of Stellar heliskiingtook over at the start of the year.
It’s a great story of the not-so-small lakeside village, which is booming with new residents and heaps of real estate acquisitions.
In the 90s, Remple began his admirable career in the adventure tourism industry with his elbows deep in the dish pit at Selkirk Snowcat Skiing. Meadow Creekers and snowcat icons Al and Brenda Drury took the young Kaslovian under their wing and within a few years Remple was the lead guide and operations manager.
But in 2005, Remple and Lucky, also Kaslo locals, struck out on their own and opened a proper heliski shop in the Purcell and Selkirk peaks above the family home.
“We’ve come a long way since we were literally working on my hatchback the first few years,” Remple laughs. With three children in tow, Lucky wrote marketing materials, cooked all the lunches for guests and staff, took reservations and kept an ear out for patrol and pilot radios, while Remple turned around and learned details of Stellar’s 425 square kilometer mandate (the smallest of any BC helicopter operation.)
The duo met two former racing ace moguls from Sweden who stepped in as investors at a critical chapter in Stellar’s history – Stephan Engstrom, who launched the Peak Performance line of outerwear, and his buddy Bjorn Algkvist.
After doing business with the Ecklands and the hotel for years, Remple says buying the Kaslo Hotel just made sense.
“We had a great working relationship with them. One of our slogans is ‘where comfort meets adventure’, and I think that’s where Kaslo is heading,” says Remple, noting the growing number of motorcyclists, mountain bikers, fishermen, paddlers and skiers who come to the north end of the lake for vacation.
Remple has tapped former Kaslo Golf Course manager James Danby as the hotel’s general manager and longtime Stellar and Kaslo Hotel employee Leslie French joins as assistant general manager. . Aaron Armstrong, alumnus of the Hume Hotel and former executive chef of the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Center, is the hotel’s new executive chef.
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Here’s a conscious consideration for business owners and managers looking to invest in the well-being of their staff. And theirs too. Kaila Kaufman and his team at Bamboo Yoga — which celebrates its 10th anniversary in September — offers you and your employees corporate wellness passes. Good idea.
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Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism must fill nine of the 12 director seats on the board. The NKL AGM will take place on Wednesday, June 22 at the Balfour Golf Course. Check out NKL’s new Kootenay Lake Road Trip app and its new Mural Tour app too, featuring voices from Kootenay Cooperative Radio.
Speaking of KCR, the station held the biggest event in its 23-year history on Saturday when more than 500 people turned out for the station’s Membership Drive block party at Lions Park, with the help of du Nelson Lions Club, Louis Fortier Design, Kootenay Co-op Grocery, Popov Leather, The Blindman, Inland Allcare, Thor’s Pizza, Oso Negro, Simply Siam, Holy Crêpes and Gina’s Gelato.
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With fuel prices and inflation heading skyward, the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce can save your business money.
If you’re a member of a chamber of commerce—it’s only $15 a month—you have access to Canada’s best small business benefits package, which cuts spending on essentials like health and dental, fuel, insurance, training, e-commerce upgrades, expansion planning, and advice on a range of professional services (think: online marketing and ad buying, hiring, payment processing, ROI analysis, payroll and HR management, personal and operational data security, wireless and cloud services, antibacterial/microbial cleaning and environmental sustainability programs. A ton of stuff!)
Worth Considering: With rising wages and high labor demand, Chamber benefits are a huge plus when it comes to hiring and staffing. retain valuable colleagues and staff. Additionally, the package is administered locally by Glen Sutherland and his partner Lucas Hart at Sutherland and Associates Financial Services. Click on discoverynelson.com/membership.
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After losing the business to a major commercial fire on Victoria Street a few summers ago, Nelson’s spectacular dining scene has regained Busaba Thai Coffee, now cooks on the corner of Baker and Kootenay. The business was rescued by new owners – Thai sisters Nid and Bell Padermchok and their respective husbands, Boom and Paul. Boom and Paul having worked for Thai restaurants in the Kits and Commercial Drive areas of Vancouver for many years, they were all ready to move.
“So we decided to open an authentic Thai street restaurant, with the food we grew up on,” says Nid. “Then we heard from our friend that the former owner of Busaba wanted to sell the business. We thought it was a good opportunity so we came to Nelson to see the space and fell in love with the city.
The restaurant fitted the family concept perfectly. The terrace should be open this weekend.
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Some local big names in storytelling and chronicling historical documents have helped Kootenay Mountain Culture enter into a terrific partnership with the Columbia Basin Trust. The magazine has launched a new podcast, titled Headwaters: Stories From The Source.
The first three episodes examine the region’s Doukhobor culture, the making of innovators across the basin, and unique ways to save endangered species.
Other engaging podcasts of local note: Imagine Kootenay’s You Can Do That Here, featuring the economic development ace Andrew Zwicker, which documented 125 notable business innovators from across the region. Additionally, Al Woodman’s Sound Of The Kootenays, featuring local musicians, and Oregon-based The Avalanche Hour featuring local snow safety expert Dom Baker, who recently featured the work of an outdoor education veteran. Graeme Marshall and the ATLAS program at LV Rogers.
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Nick Smith and its downtown alternative-economy fixture, Still Eagle, are still thriving after 30 years.
Before words like organic, fair trade, recycled and eco-everything were adopted by mainstream advertisers for socially conscious and/or shrewd marketing discourse, Smirnow walked like a trailblazer, philanthropist and entrepreneur.
He opened Still Eagle in 1991 as a small alternative environmental showcase. It was one of the first hemp stores in Canada, selling hemp twine to high quality eco-friendly clothing made from alternative fibers, fair trade baskets, ethical yoga clothing, natural body products, hemp hats, organic socks, fair trade jewelry and informative books. They now support ethical and fair trade suppliers from Canada and around the world, including Efforts Hemp Wear, The Hempest body products, Marseilles Remedy Thieves Oil and Baba Baskets.
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With everything Richmond has to offer, from Steveston’s waterfront to its famous summer night market and its proximity to the rest of bustling metropolis Vancouver, it’s no wonder people are flocking to the area. .
What could be better than being in the middle of all this excitement and convenience – while residing in a quiet haven?
Minoru Square is a new development in Richmond located on the quiet streets of Lansdowne Road and Minoru Boulevard, offering homes that balance urban vibrancy with tranquility. From the property’s stunning wellness amenities – like the cocktail bar and serenity room – to the soothing design details of each home, we absolutely cannot wait to take a tour of this harmony-inducing property.
Minoru Square Lounge Bar Rendering (Thind Properties)
Focused on a holistic lifestyle, Minoru Square offers one, two and three bedroom homes with various on-site amenities.
This list includes, but is not limited to, a Serenity Room, Tea Lounge, Cocktail Bar, Yoga Room, and Fitness Center. Can you imagine unplugging after a long day and wandering into the nearby Serenity Room for an after-work meditation session? It seems rather relaxing to us.
Minoru Square Yoga Room Rendering (Thind Properties)
The highly curated wellness spaces provide a way to live in busy Richmond while maintaining a health-conscious lifestyle, giving residents an elevated sense of hotel living in their own home – a bit like an eternal stay.
The serenity room was custom-built for meditation practice, while the open-air yoga room is, of course, for getting it flowing. The coworking space is ideal for those days when you need to change jobs at your dining table, but aren’t motivated enough to make it all the way to the office.
Rendering of the co-working space at Minoru Square (Thind Properties)
A central courtyard featuring green space, a children’s play structure, and a lush, manicured lawn is perfect for outdoor picnics or revitalizing tai chi. The communal barbecue area with plenty of patio seating extends your outdoor living space, and the rooftop lounge on level four offers sweeping views of the surrounding cityscape.
Also on site are a pet wash station, bike wash and repair station, and a hotel-inspired lobby with concierge, security, and 24-hour package delivery rooms. and 7 days a week.
Rendering of Minoru Square Podium Courtyard (Thind Properties)
If you ever need to leave your hideaway, Minoru Square is located in the heart of Richmond, which means the Lansdowne SkyTrain station and future Lansdowne Center are just across the street.
Also nearby is the soon-to-be-developed River Road, and just a 10-minute walk away is Minoru Park and the Olympic Community Center – with downtown Vancouver just a 20-minute drive away.
Rendering of a living room in a house in Minoru Square (Thind Properties)
The tranquil details carry over into the homes too, with thoughtful finishes making up the living rooms, bedrooms, and spa-like bathrooms.
Award-winning architectural firm IBI Group is the originator of modern architecture, while interiors selected by BAM Interior Design are the design details of homes. Each home offers a livable floor plan with outdoor spaces designed for an idyllic and peaceful lifestyle.
Rendering of a kitchen in a house in Minoru Square (Thind Properties)
Residents have a choice of two color palettes, Earth and Sky, and airy ceilings nearly 9 feet high fill the living spaces. Each home features sleek and durable laminate flooring, large windows, and generous balconies that provide serene indoor and outdoor spaces.
Homes also feature centralized forced air systems for year-round heating and cooling, roller blinds and privacy shades, LG Energy Star dishwashers and dryers, and washers and dryers front loading in all accessible units.
Rendering of a bathroom in a house in Minoru Square (Thind Properties)
The kitchens are neutral toned with large undermount sinks, contemporary single level faucets, sleek cabinetry, quartz countertops and a porcelain backsplash – perfect for entertaining and your own aesthetic pleasure while preparing meals.
Tranquil bathrooms will make every shower feel like a day at the spa, with porcelain tile floors, custom vanities, and contemporary soaking tubs in master bathrooms. Each house has a dedicated parking space and additional storage space, with EV charging available.
Rendering of Minoru Square (Thind Properties)
With 25 years of experience and a trusted reputation, Thind Properties built Minoru Square to redefine what it means to live in Richmond.
If you’re about to move to this quiet corner of bustling Richmond, you can find out more by visiting thind.ca/minorusquare and signing up for exclusive updates, or visiting the Pitch Center at 5740 Minoru Boulevard from noon to 5 p.m. , from Saturday to Thursday.
