By Darcy Nybo

Pacific Dogwood Dogs

When Amy Mariana went to huge family dinners as a child, her parents could always find her underneath the table with the dogs.

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Pacific Dogwood Dogs has group adventure walks, Monday to Friday, through nearby forest trails. She can work on fundamental skills with the dogs while they are out. She also offers kennel-free dog boarding in her home. For more information visit pacificdogwooddogs.com.

Student Works Painting

Jake Saxton started with Student Works in 2019 and has been running his own franchise ever since.

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To reach Saxton at Student Works Painting, call 250-508-9014 or email jsaxton@studentworks.ca.

BathBomb Cards

WestshoreB次元官网网址檚 Tim Upton started BathBomb Cards in November of 2016.

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Cards can be purchased directly at bathbombcards.com for $11.99 each. Design your own cards at bathbombcards.ca. Questions? Email Upton at office@bathbombcards.com.