food hub & Community workspace in New Denver, BC, Canada
Tag: Kitchen & food
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Final stages
We had hoped to be operational by the end of 2023, but as the result of a back-ordered nozzle for the fire suppression system, we have had things delayed by several weeks. After that has arrived and is installed, a last few tests and certifications on the commercial kitchen will take place, followed by training…
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Manager Position
Our new facility is downtown New Denver is seeking a part-time manager. For more information, including a detailed job description, please contact paula@fireweedhub.ca . Application deadline is September 29, 2023.
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Update for potential kitchen users
Although we had optimistically been shooting for a summer opening, we now expect it will be fall before we will be operational. Supply chain issues continue to plague the construction industry, as do difficulties with quickly engaging specialized subcontracting and consulting services. The exterior of the building is nearly complete thanks to all the work…
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The Combi-Oven
One of the pieces of equipment we are most excited to install in our commercial kitchen is the combi-oven. Other facilities similar to ours have found that their combi-ovens are among their most popular equipment. A combi-oven is capable of cooking with dry heat (as with a regular convection oven) or with steam, or with…
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New Fireweed Hub taking shape on New Denver’s main street
This article was published in the Valley Voice March 23, 2023. Anyone who frequents the downtown core of New Denver will have noticed the extensive construction and renovation project visible from the rear of the Merkley Building, former home of Rory’s on Main and the Village Hearth restaurants. The main floor of the building is…
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Preliminary drawings!
Our future food-and-cowork space will be at 305 6th Avenue in the former location of Rory’s on Main. After much lawyering about, we have finally secured the necessary long-term tenancy and renovation agreements and are very excited to be moving ahead. This project will revitalize a commercial heritage building right on the main street in…
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Co-Work and Food Hub Full Steam Ahead
Press release Aug. 21/21 The Silverton Co-Work Society has been moving forward in its plans for a multi-purpose community resource centre that will provide workspace for people who need part time office and meeting space, as well as support local food producers, entrepreneurs and community programming. However the project has hit a wrinkle with its…
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Silverton Co-work Society to Build Community Food Centre in the North Slocan Valley
Press release Mar. 11/21 The Silverton Co-work Society is receiving funding to create a North Slocan Valley Community Food Centre in Silverton as announced by Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. The funding comes through the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP), a provincial program that is investing $30 million in small scale infrastructure projects…