Arbutus Music in Nanaimo will close after nearly 30 years as owner Richard Leighton retires.

Arbutus Music, a prominent independent music store in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, will close after nearly 30 years of operation. Owner Richard Leighton, 61, is retiring at the end of November, influenced by an attractive offer from a real estate firm while seeking a new tenant for the retail space. While the store will close, Arbutus Music Lessons and sound system installations will continue under new management. Leighton plans to focus on music after retirement.

November 02, 2024
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