Why Does Finding a Local Plumber Feel Like a Treasure Hunt?

Sometimes I wonder how much of what we find is actually about timing. Like, maybe the right info or the right person was always out there, but we weren’t looking in the right way—or maybe just not at the right moment. Feels like half of life is about stumbling onto things rather than planning.

I’ve lived in Port Alberni most of my life, and I still struggle with finding updated info on local services. Sometimes even Google Maps shows businesses that shut down ages ago, or links to websites that look like they were last touched in 2009. It’s frustrating, especially if you want to support small businesses and not just go with the same three names that pop up on search engines. I run a small repair shop for boat motors and lawn equipment, and a lot of my work comes from word of mouth. But lately I’ve had a few folks say they found me through this business directory bc, which was honestly news to me until I looked it up myself. It’s kind of surprising how organized and focused it is. Not just a list of names, but real info—hours, services, contact details that actually work. It feels a bit more human than other platforms, like someone actually cared enough to make it easy for people who live here. I use it now when I need a mechanic or want to see which farmer’s markets are running near Tofino if I’m heading out that way. I’d say it’s worth bookmarking, especially if you're tired of clicking through dead ends or accidentally calling a business that closed five years ago.