here in Dartmouth – one of the oldest in the HRM [Halifax Regional Municipality], actually – and it was really important to us to keep this connection. It was originally Station 2, but once what has become the HRM really started to grow, more and more fire stations popped-up, so it was reallocat- ed as Station 12. We try, as much as possible, to continue what was started in this building. We contribute a lot to the burn unit and to the local fire department. They do so much for our community.” “It was really important to us to keep this connection . . . They do so much for our community.” Station 12 is strategically positioned at 560 Windmill Road, one of the major commercial veins in Dartmouth. “We’ve been operating in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia as Living Lighting for nearly 14 years now and 12 years as Living Lighting and Progressive Cabinets,” Lauren said. “The first Living Lighting opened in Southern Ontario in 1968. We first opened our doors in 2004 and our original showroom was 2,500 square feet. But since the renovation here at Station 12, we’ve been operating in 10,000 square feet. That’s 10,000 square feet of lighting, home décor, and fur- niture – as well as 15 to 20 full kitchen, vanity, and closet displays. You can really get a feel for what’s going to be in your home without the constant shoulder-to- shoulder you experience in the Big-box stores.” At that I nodded in agreement. While there was a steady flow of customers moving in and out of the displays and various sections of the showroom, there was still space to call your own at Station 12. Just then, I noticed a young couple speaking with one of the seven lighting associates on staff at Living Lighting and Progressive Cabinets. They were, according to Lauren, considering the Roma Three Light Chandelier and in very good hands. “Our lighting associates – including me – are all certified by the American Lighting Association, which means we’re qualified to provide advice and tips that contribute directly to the construction of homes and businesses.”
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The story of a new home, it turns out, is what led to Living Lighting’s first location outside of Ontario.
“When the owners, my parents, Terri-Lee and David Langlois were building their own home, they realized there was no retail supplier of diverse and quality lighting outside of Big-box stores and hardware chains in Nova Scotia. This was a gap in the market that piqued their interest. They made inquiries as interested franchisers and the rest is history,” she said.
“I’ve been working with them for nearly 10 years – and I
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