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Homegrown Business: Diane Shaher of PHRSH Threads

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Longing to make T-shirts as a child led our latest featured entrepreneur to start the clothing line PHRSH Threads. We got to speak to Diane Shaher to find out more about the brand. What is […]

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Homegrown Business: Wade Hopwo of Dirt Squirrel

June 12, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Dirt Squirrel is a premium-casual apparel company that specializes in comfortable underwear. We spoke with Co-Founder Wade Hopwo to learn more about what they do. What is your business called and what does it do? […]

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Homegrown Business: Chris Smith of Fitness World

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When it comes to gyms, Fitness World is known as one of B.C.’s top fitness clubs with 16 locations across the Lower Mainland. We spoke with their CEO and President Chris Smith to find out […]

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Homegrown Business: Ivanhoe of Spartacus Books

May 29, 2023 Sabrina Greggain-Lord

Spartacus Books is a volunteer-run bookstore. They have created a system of values that encourage the sharing of knowledge, information and services; such as free internet access and computers to marginalized communities and novel enthusiasts […]

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Homegrown Business: Rochelle Minagawa of MotherLove Ferments

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MotherLove Ferments is a Kelowna-based business that is dedicated to creating healthy and tasty ferments. We had a great talk with Founder Rochelle to learn more about their story. What is your business called and […]

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Homegrown Business: Jackee Kasandy of Kasandy

May 15, 2023 Jorge Giorno

Kasandy is a fair trade store where you can find products made by artisans in Kenya and East Africa. We had a great talk with Jackee Kasandy, Founder and CEO, to learn more about their […]

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Homegrown Business: Mandy Karpoff of Plush Floral Studio

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Located in the heart of North Burnaby Heights, Plush Floral Studio expresses art and emotion through floral designs. We spoke to Mandy Karpoff, Owner of Plush Floral Studio, to learn more about what they do. […]

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Homegrown Business: Alex Dingiria of Kali Works

May 1, 2023 Sabrina Greggain-Lord

Kali Works is a Pan-African fashion brand that centres on creating stunning and unique pieces utilizing African design and culture. We spoke to Alex Dingiria, Co-founder and Conceptualist of Kali Works to learn more. What […]

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Homegrown Business: Jackie Thomas of Lita’s Mexican Foods

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Lita’s Mexican Foods offers an authentic taste of Mexico. From Vancouver to stores all across Canada, they have been representing México’s cuisine and culture with high-quality products for more than 7 years. We had a […]

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Homegrown Business: Jeff Martin, Owner of Vancity Original Brand

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The Vancity Original Brand is a premiere all-city men’s and women’s streetwear brand for all ages. Recently, we spoke with Owner Jeff Martin to learn more about what they do. What is your business called […]

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