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Local Refillery Local Refillery is a planet-friendly grocer that offers convenient plastic-free zero-waste products

Local Decisions Matter. Exercise Your Right to Vote! ✅This month, we are in a unique position with both municipal and pr...
10/14/2026

Local Decisions Matter. Exercise Your Right to Vote! ✅

This month, we are in a unique position with both municipal and provincial elections taking place across British Columbia. Elections are a crucial opportunity for every community member to shape the decisions that affect our daily lives.

At Local Refillery, we simply want to encourage everyone in our community to stay informed, get involved, and cast your vote.

In the past little while, we’ve heard from many people unsure of who does what, along with the question of why a business such as ours may care. So we’ve put this little “slideshow” together in hopes that it helps! 😊

10/14/2026

Somewhere along the way, we got a bit lost with the matter of how we handle the empty packaging that our food, cleaning, and beauty products come in. We started treated them all as disposable, when they have SO much life left in them!

With so many jars already in circulation, it seems silly (not to mention wasteful) not to use them again and again. This is why we’re so proud of our jar programs:

🫙 Free Jar Program - we depend on the generosity of our community to drop off their extra jars which we then sanitize, tare (weigh), and put on a shelf for everyone to use.

🫙 Deposit Jar Program - you pay a small fee which is returned to you when you return the jar & lid. We then go through the same sanitation & taring process.

We offer these to keep perfectly good jars in circulation, reduce the impact creating new ones has on the earth, AND to help out anyone who has forgotten to bring their own/needs an extra.

We hope you love it as much as we do! Oh, and we’re always accepting jars, in case your cupboard or recycling is overflowing… clean, label-free, wide-mouth, and with a lid is all we ask. So grateful for them, we couldn’t do this without you! ♻️❤️

Looking for some plant-based, plastic-free, new and fun meal ideas? We’ve got some delicious options, with a few new add...
10/10/2026

Looking for some plant-based, plastic-free, new and fun meal ideas? We’ve got some delicious options, with a few new additions! Perhaps a little something for your weekend feast… it’s not too late, we’re here until 5pm today and 10-4 on Sunday! 😋

This Weekend of Gratitude, we have so much to be thankful for: our little spot of paradise that’s come alive with colour...
10/09/2026

This Weekend of Gratitude, we have so much to be thankful for: our little spot of paradise that’s come alive with colours this season, the community living here who cares so deeply for it and each other, and our friends and family with whom we get to enjoy it all. 🥰

We will be taking Monday off, but will be open regular hours all weekend with all your planet-friendly shopping needs. (Just a reminder, we’ve got lots of amazing organic spices & baking ingredients, along with some delicious plant-based protein options, in case you’re planning a feast! 😋)

Looking to forget the flakes AND avoid harsh ingredients? We got you! The rich blend of anti-inflammatory extracts + mac...
10/09/2026

Looking to forget the flakes AND avoid harsh ingredients? We got you!

The rich blend of anti-inflammatory extracts + macadamia and tea tree oil from Marshay helps eliminate flakes and irritation caused by dandruff while providing hydration to your scalp. 💪🥰

We’re hiring! Join us on our mission to make the world a cleaner & healthier place. 🌎❤️For full details, head to Indeed....
10/06/2026

We’re hiring! Join us on our mission to make the world a cleaner & healthier place. 🌎❤️

For full details, head to Indeed.ca and search for Local Refillery. Can’t wait to meet you! 😁

These pancakes don’t just look delicious, they’re a great way to sneak in some immune boosting Vitamin A while enjoying ...
10/06/2026

These pancakes don’t just look delicious, they’re a great way to sneak in some immune boosting Vitamin A while enjoying the seasonal produce of Autumn!

This mouth-watering recipe is from Emily at One Lovely Life.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups certified gluten-free old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
1 cup milk (I used unsweetened almond milk, but cashew milk, oat milk, and dairy milk work too!)
3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 eggs
3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 Tablespoons melted butter (can also use ghee, coconut oil or dairy-free butter)
2 teaspoons apple c***r vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS
Blend the oats. Start by blending the oats into an oatmeal flour. Put oats into your blender and puree until a fine powder.
Combine the rest of the ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the blender and add milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, syrup, butter or oil, apple c***r vinegar, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon. and nutmeg. Puree 20-30 seconds, or until fully combined and evenly blended. Pause to scrape down the sides of the blender, as needed.
Let mixture rest for about 5 minutes while you heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Grease the skillet with a little extra butter, ghee, oil, or cooking spray.
Cook the pancakes. Scoop or pour the batter into skillet (I use a 1/4 cup measuring cup for this). Cook pancakes 3-5 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip pancakes and cook another 1-2 minutes or until deep golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Repeat with remaining batter. If your pancakes are having a tough time cooking through or are coming out too thick, add an additional splash of milk to the batter.
Serve & store. Enjoy pancakes warm with syrup, toasted pecans, a dollop of yogurt, or your favorite toppings. Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge 2-3 days.

Check out her site for tips on this recipe & many more yummy ideas! https://www.onelovelylife.com/blender-pumpkin-oatmeal-pancakes/

10/04/2026

The cutest little car diffusers are in from FILL- Candles (Teresa Sanders Founder)! 🤩

Some have you have been curious about how they work, so we thought a quick demo would help. Just make sure you remove the stopper in the bottle to let the oil out!

❤️ refillable
❤️made in Canada
❤️ beautiful scents made with phthalate-free & paraben-free scents and essential oils

Today we wear orange to honour residential school survivors and their families, remember those who never returned, and s...
09/30/2026

Today we wear orange to honour residential school survivors and their families, remember those who never returned, and show our commitment to the ongoing path of reconciliation. 🧡

Special thanks to Luke Swinson for creating and sharing this beautiful artwork.

09/29/2026

When’s the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? 😬

Most of us are guilty of neglecting them, so don’t feel bad if you suddenly went, “Shoot! I’m supposed to clean those??”

The next obvious question is: How often? In order to prevent buildup of sebum, dead skin, and bacteria (which could lead to acne, rashes, and infections), makeup brushes should be washed anywhere from daily to a couple times a month. If you use cream/liquid makeup and/or struggle with acne/breakouts, more is better. If you don’t struggle and/or use powders, less is fine.

More benefits to keeping your brushes clean:
✔️ They will last you longer
✔️ Your skin will thank you
✔️ Your makeup will apply much more smoothly and evenly

Some additional tips to effectively cleaning your brushes:
🫧 Use warm or lukewarm water - too hot can be drying
🫧 If you don’t have a brush cleanser, use a light shampoo or gentle facial cleanser
🫧 Once the brushes are dry, fluff them up by gently brushing them through a towel
🫧 You may need to repeat the cleansing process if a) it has been awhile since you washed your brushes or b) there is still significant buildup on the bristles.

Thanks so much to Elate Beauty and Kate Dion Makeup for the wonderful video tutorial and cleaning tips! 💕

Address

420 Fitzgerald Avenue
Courtenay, BC
V9N7N2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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