Incognito relocating

Incognito owner Tina Creelman is getting for the spring move of her consignment clothing store.

Starting Tuesday, May 18, Incognito will be located at 780 13th Ave., Unit C, next door to Bird of Paradise and Odyssey Computers.

Shopping hours won’t change – you can shop for funky clothing and accessories Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Call Tina at 250-286-1903.

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Studio 10 proves a passion for hair

Spring time is a natural time of the year to think about changing your hair style. After a long winter, it can be the perfect pick-me-up. Let the team of Lisa, Marlie and Angie at Studio 10 help you!  Or – if you crave esthetic or spa services, Studio 10 is also the spot for you.

Owner Lisa Sharpe opened the doors at Studio 10 on Ironwood Road March 1 and has been pleased with the way word is spreading amongst both new and existing clients who happily made the move with Lisa and her staff.

While the full range of hair services, from cuts and colors to highlights and foils, are the core business, nails, make up, tinting, and waxing are offered. There’s facials and massages too.

An innvoative service is the convenient online booking. Check it out at www.mysalononline.com/studio. Schedule your appointment when it fits into your busy life, whether it’s late at night or early in the morning. No more waiting for the salon to open.

Another unique advantage to Studio 10 is also technology related – surf the ‘Net while having your hair colored and you’re waiting for it to work its magic, for example.

Looking for a different way to celebrate the birthday of that special preteen girl in your life? What about a private Sunday glamour party at Studio 10? Each girl receives a mini manicure and pedicure, hair style, and of course a splash of sparkle make-up. The girls are welcome to bring their own music, munchies, and drinks to add to the festive atmosphere. The birthday girl receives a small gift. The cost is $35.00 per girl to a maximum of 12 girls.

Give them a call at 250-830-1002 or visit in person at 1261 Ironwood Road, beside Hub Barton insurance. Hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Wednesday, 9:00am – 7:00pm on Thursdays, and 6:00pm on Friday. On Saturday, the stylists are avaialble from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Sundays are reserved for the private pre-teen parties.

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10th Ave. Cafe and Deli a downtown delight

 In less than a month, the “luck” that has made Ben Luck’s Comfort Zone in Willow Point such a success is being repeated downtown on 10th Ave. in the former Plaza Bakery location. 

There’s a daily soup as well as House Specials – quiches, BLT, and more. Of course we can’t forget the wraps that have made a trip to Discovery Pier and Comfort Zone a treat. There’s a good choice of salads too.

I treated myself to lunch last week with a friend. Service was prompt and courteous despite the crowd. My lunch mate and I were pleased with our choices – I had the lemon pepper shrimp wrap and she had the vegetarain panini. Both were winners.

The 10th Ave. Cafe and Deli is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 4:30pm and on Saturday starting at 9:00am until 3pm. Give them a call at 250-914-3354.  Plaza Bakery breads are still available too.

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Rainforest Cafe a winner

I decided it was time to treat myself to lunch out last week. I headed to one of Campbell River’s newest eateries, the Rainforest Cafe, in the former Arby’s location, across from the Community Centre downtown.

I nabbed the last table and scoped out the menu. I chose the grilled halibut burger with fries and a Diet Coke. I was impressed with the burger – juicy and complete with pickle, tomato, lettuce, and thinly sliced purple onion. The caper mayo was a nice change and complimented the fish well. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the bun. It was  wonderfully chewy – and – square. I loved it! The homemade fries were plentiful and crispy without being dry. The only missing was ice for my pop. The service was friendly but not hovering.

While I was reading my book, I observed the comings and goings of the customers. Although the Rainforest Cafe has only been open since before Christmas, already a number of customers are returning. It’s of course also attracting new customers. 

Next time, I’m going to ask for a coloring book and crayons like the kids visiting with their moms enjoyed. They were made to feel welcome and when one of them accidentally broke a coffee cup, he wasn’t made to feel like it was the worst accident in the history of eating out. Definitely kid-friendly.

The Rainforest Cafe is a welcome addition to downtown and is open for breaky and lunch.

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Wok Box entry corrected

In my November 3, 2009 post about the opening of Wok Box in Mariner Square, beside Save-On Foods, I mentioned that the decor would include “cedar booths”.

Anyone who has treated themselves to lunch or dinner at Wok Box will see that the booths are not “cedar” but rather a combination of  two sizes ranging from “four seater” to “six seater”. I heard “cedar” instead of “seater”!

Apologies to Carla Campbell and her staff for the error. Keep up the good work.

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Annual awards bring together aquaculture friends

The aquaculture industry gathered in Campbell River on Saturday night to honour its own and celebrate the industry at the eleventh annual awards gala sponsored by Positive Aquaculture Awareness.

Aquaculture Business of the Year went to Walcan Seafood, the largest employer on Quadra Island. The other two finalists in this category were AKVA Group North America and Aztec Freight.

German Campos of Mainstream Canada, Grant McCreathe of Creative Salmon and Marine Harvest’s Ryan Gregoire were the finalists for the Leadership Award. The award, sponsored by JLH Consulting,  went to Ryan Gregoire.

Creative Salmon’s Morris Meikle was recognized as Outstanding Employee. Jean-Luc Williams from Grieg Seafood and Melissa St. Louis from Mainstream Canada were also in the running.

The Environmental Award is sponsored by the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences and was presented by Paula Galloway. She congratulated Skretting Canada on its win.

Outstanding Performance by an Area Manager is always a hotly contested category. This year’s nominees were Brock Thomson from Mainstream Canada, John Mills from Grieg Seafood, and Marine Harvest’s Kelly Osborne. The award went to Brock Thomson.

The Long Term Recognition Award is an opportunity to honour an individual who has contributed to the development of the aquaculture industry over an extended period. This year, Dave McKirgan from Aquametrix Research, was recognized. Dave began his career in the industry in 1994. Peter Gibson from Grieg Seafood and Scott Garside from Sea Roamer Marine Services rounded out the three finalists. Special mention was made of Peter’s upcoming retirement and his contributions to aquaculture since joining the industry in 1997.

The Rookie of the Year category recognizes an individual who has been in the aquaculture industry for less than five years. This year, Nick Schoenfelder from Marine Harvest, Ray Anderosov from Mainstream Canada, and Lauren Edgar, also from Marine Harvest, were the three finalists. Lauren Edgar came away with this award.

The top quality dinner was again provided by Rose’s Country Catering and featured both farmed salmon and black cod. The cod, donated by Sablefish Canada, was prepared with a maple syrup and sake glaze. It melted in your mouth.

The ever popular and entertaining Heads and Tails fundraiser was again a hit. Dustin from Sea Roamer Marine Services won first prize – $2,000 in travel from The Travel Place. Melissa St. Louis from Mainstream took second prize – $600 in travel, also donated by The Travel Place. Proceeds went towards the PAA donations to the Campbell River Salmon Foundation and the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences in conjunction with Quinsam Hatchery.

A variety of silent auction items were donated by industry, including pottery, clothing, tool kits, and gift certificates. It raised about $1,700.

Entertainment was again provided by Fish Farmer Overdrive, a band made up of industry members from a variety of companies including Grieg Seafood, Walcan Seafood, and Power Serve. This year’s members were Ian Roberts, Blair Billard, Clare Backman, Wayne Jacob, Tom Skillman, and Stefan Schendler.

Thanks to Cory Percevault, Leanne Brunt, and Ian Roberts for their huge volunteer efforts in putting together such an enjoyable evening.

Positive Aquaculture Awareness was created in 1998. Its mission is to promote positive awareness of the aquaculture industry through public education and community involvement.

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Shoe shopping temporarily halted with Quest’s renos

My heart skipped a beat yesterday and it wasn’t because of post-Valentine’s Day romance. No – I looked in the display window of Quest Shoes on Shopper’s Row and was greeted by – nothing but blank space. Ack! I thought. The demise of my favorite shoe emporium is not a good way to start the week.

But fellow shoe fiends take heart.  Quest Shoes is simply undergoing a freshning up and will be open for business again at the end of the month. Whew. I can breathe again.

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City survey seeks input

In advance of annual budget deliberations scheduled for later this month, the City wants to know not only which services are  particularly valuable to you and your family but where you think  cuts could be made. 

With this in mind, a survey is available on-line at http://www.campbellriver.ca (look on the left side of the home page,  click on What’s New and then scroll down to “Tell us what you think - Campbell River Community Services Survey”).  A paper version was  in the newspaper last Friday, February 5.

The survey took me 10 minutes. Do your part and make time for it  before the deadline at noon on Friday, February 19.

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Campbell River Business Buzz

The brown paper has been removed from the windows and employees are busy stocking shelves in the new Dollar Giant in Discovery Harbour. The doors should be open to customers soon.

Peter Gibson, Managing Director of Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., is retiring this spring. The hunt is on for his successor.

Homey white shutters have gone up in the windows of the former Plaza Bakery/Christie’s Place location on 10th Ave. No clue as to what will be “opening soon”.

Starting March 1, Trends and Friends (formerly Jan’s, A Fashion House) on Shopper’s Row will be open Mondays.

The doors closed recently at La Cabana De Marcos in the Pier Street area.

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Akva Group promotes from within

Come this May, Wade Kaskiw, current CFO of the Canadian operations for AKVA, will step up to position of General Manager, replacing current GM Patrick Dempster.

“I’m looking forward to continuing to build the AKVA Group as a leader in providing technology solutions which benefit the aquaculture industry.  We have a great team here in Canada and I have complete faith in our ability to service our customers.  It will be a big job filling Patrick Dempster’s shoes when he returns with his family to Chile later this year and he will be missed,” said Kaskiw.

Prior to joining AKVA in September 2007, Kaskiw was Controller with Marine Harvest Canada. Wade and his wife have lived in Campbell River for six and a half years.

AKVA group is the leading provider of technology to the global fish farming industry. Their products include software systems, operational equipment and sensor systems, feed systems, cage systems, net cleaning systems, light systems and recirculation aquaculture systems.

Reach Akva’s Canadian operations in Campbell River at 250-286-8802 or visit them on the web at www.akvagroup.com.

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