Twisted Whiskers Closes After Wildfire | Vancouver News

Twisted Whiskers Café and Thrift Store is closing for good in December after the Bald Range wildfire dealt a devastating blow to Summerland’s small businesses. Owner Jules Zest, who envisioned the shop as a community art and shopping hub, says the fire just tipped the scales after already struggling with seasonal tourism reliance. With many customers from outside town, the post-fire tourist slump crushed sales. Local volunteer Brett Ziegler warns that “shop local” isn’t enough without actual support — and officials are urging shoppers to spend where it matters most. The café will stay open through September, then host workshops before shutting down, highlighting the painful reality for small businesses trying to survive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4958cca7e7254adc