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Picnic, a New Cafe/Social Enterprise in Winlaw, Offers Unique Food Access Opportunities

Their new free soup and smile program makes sure no one goes hungry By Karen Kornelsen, Business Support Advisor for the Slocan Valley and Owner of Peak to Moon Creative  As supply chains rattle the…


CT Auto in Slocan

CT Auto in Slocan This is Cam. He’s the owner of CT Auto in Slocan, a business he built from the ground up nearly 13 years ago. It really is a family affair with his mother working as the bookkeeper…


Apple Tree Sandwich Shop

Apple Tree Sandwich Shop in New Denver Have you met Rob yet? We’d be surprised if you haven’t...he’s been running the Apple Tree Sandwich Shop in New Denver for 36 YEARS. As Rob says, it’s…


Rutabaga's Whole Foods in New Denver

Rutabaga's Whole Foods in New Denver Meet Heather. She’s the owner of Rutabaga’s Whole Foods in New Denver. This very special health food store is packed full of locally-sourced organic food and…


Camp Café in Silverton

Camp Café in Silverton Please give a very warm welcome to the NEW owner of Camp Cafe in Silverton! This is Julie and she’s not only new to the cafe business, she’s new to the area. She took over the…