The owners of a Parksville business vandalized twice, just days apart are deeply moved by the overwhelming support the community has shown.
Brian Yoon and Ivy Ha, who own Ivy Nails & Spa, were surprised that their story has garnered so much attention, which Yoon said was not their intention. They just wanted to express their concern about their salon being the target of vandals.
Ivy Nails and Spa was getting ready to open when vandals broke the glass of their front door on May 13. After getting the it fixed, two days later it was smashed again, raising concerns the business might have been specifically targeted because the owners are Asians.
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Yoon and Ha expressed their sincere thanks for all the kindness, love and support.
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