Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Commercial Sector Developments across the Northwest for 2020












A quick reference guide to the Commercial sector of the North Coast economy, items of note on store openings and closings, planned developments, commercial taxation and such.

Below are some links to Business resources on the North Coast

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The Archive for our monthly synopsis of the commercial scene on the North Coast, Taking Stock can be found here.

The Overall archive for 2020, featuring items and notes from across the Northwest can be found below:



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Prince Rupert and Area

December

December 30 -- Last call for alcohol for 2020 comes at 8 PM on Thursday, as new Public Health Order shuts down sales for thirteen hours  NCR
December 1 -- Another blow for the Prince Rupert commercial sector; as MacCarthy GM retrenches operations to Terrace  NCR

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Prince Rupert and Area

November

November 30 -- Eddies news looks to put the Drive into local Reading  NCR




Prince Rupert and Area

October


October 28 -- UFCW 1517 in BC calls for mandatory mask orders for all grocery and commercial operations NCR
October 15 -- Prince Rupert's Wheelhouse part of Craft Beer Celebrations with Special Edition Explore BC IPA  NCR
October 14 -- Connected Coast plans take giant step forward wth CityWest/Stratchona Regional District announcement  NCR



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Prince Rupert and Area

September



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Prince Rupert and Area

August

August 7 -- Heads Up on Wal Mart's Canada wide in store "Mask's On' policy set to take effect next Friday  NCR

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July

Prince Rupert and Area

July 17 -- Northern Savings Seminar aims to help grads navigate the financials of their next stage of life  NCR
July 15 -- Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce joins in on The Big Spend project for July NCR
July 7 -- Since we're going to be in the neighbourhood anyways ...  NCR
July 7 -- And the walls came tumbling down ...  NCR


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June

Prince Rupert and Area

June 29 -- Prince Rupert's Salvation Army Thrift Store reopens Tuesday  NCR
June 29 -- Virtual Seafest Parade brought some sunshine on a Rainy Rupert Day NCR
June 18 -- North Coast Innovation Lab introduces Master's Students and program plans for summer of 2020  NCR
June 16 -- Chamber of Commerce to host Virtual Annual General Meeting tomorrow  NCR
June 16 -- Taking flight out of Prince Rupert in July? Prizes may be yours as YPR looks to reward travellers, improve service  NCR
June 12 -- Survey launches to learn more about how Prince Rupert residents feel towards travel this summer  NCR
June 4 -- CityWest set to expand again in the Northwest, with service extension planned for South Hazelton   NCR



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June 15 -- Skeena Valley Farmers Market hosts damp return to outdoor venue for 2020  NCR

May

Prince Rupert and Area

May 28 -- Councillor Cunningham calls for City and its residents to Buy Local to help with local business restart  NCR
May 25 -- While some Prince Rupert businesses look to restart, one popular business prepares to shut things down  NCR
May 22 -- Prince Rupert Business Recovery Hotline (video)
May 22 -- Chamber of Commerce Board notes need for patience as Prince Rupert businesses make for relaunch  NCR
May 22 -- VIA Rail revises date for resumption of service From Prince Rupert to and from Prince George/Jasper  NCR
May 22 -- Days of 99 cent Gas prices have come to an end! Prince Rupert see fourteen cent spike from just days ago  NCR
May 21 -- Show your support for Prince Rupert's Small Business ... get a chance to win the Sweepstakes!  NCR
May 21 -- Community Futures Pacific Northwest and Prince Rupert Economic Development join forces for Business Support Helpline  NCR
May 20 -- Chamber of Commerce Social Media making for the commercial services update listings  NCR
May 20 -- Northern Savings to help out with Library refresh  NCR
May 19 -- Open for Business ... with conditions  NCR
May 15 -- VIA Rail extends suspension of Skeena Service until August   NCR
May 15 -- Prince Rupert Cannabis Request (video)
May 15 -- City Council puts pause on endorsement of Cannabis Association letter  NCR
May 12 -- Three member partnership looks to advocate for Small Business Recovery in Prince Rupert  NCR
May 8 -- Patio Planning with the City of Prince Rupert's Paul Vendittelli   NCR
May 7 -- Mid May marks potential return for many services in Prince Rupert  NCR
May 7 -- Air Canada targets June 22 for resumption of service to Prince Rupert  NCR
May 6 -- BC's New Normal will come in phases as Premier Horgan introduces the BC restart plan NCR

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May 13 -- Virtual Farmer's Market (video)
May 12 -- Kitimat Business Survey (video)
May 8 -- 'Everybody will feel it':  Proposed Lax Kw'alaams road blockade could hurt Terrace businesses

April

Prince Rupert and Area

April 22 -- Northern View launches pledge drive during challenging financial times for news industry NCR
April 20 -- Northern Savings Credit Union's election results released  NCR
April 20 -- Chamber of Commerce Small Business Conference call project to feature Northern Savings Mark Mastroianni as part of today's session  NCR
April 17 -- Slight change towards delivery of the local paper now in place  NCR
April 15 -- CityWest helps to stock the shelves of area food banks  NCR
April 10 -- Easter Bunny's Early Easter gift for Prince Rupert Motorists  NCR
April 9 -- Air Canada Flight Service Prince Rupert, Smithers and Sandspit to remain suspended until May 31st  NCR
April 8 -- Prince Rupert Business seeks help of public in tracking down stolen goods  NCR


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March

Prince Rupert and Area

March 24 -- New measures for members at Northern Savings Credit Union  NCR
March 23 -- Chamber of Commerce to host conference call/webinar with members and community partners today  NCR
March 11 -- Are we seeing the early stirrings of a Prince Rupert gas war? NCR


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February 

Prince Rupert and Area

February 21 -- One night down, three to go for Prince Rupert Chambers' Business Excellence Awards Nominee Presentations  NCR
February 20 -- Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award presentations launch tonight  NCR
February 19 -- Trishan Foods another business asked to vacate block on Fourth Street  NCR
February 19 -- Chamber of Commerce Survey to hear of top priorities from business through four day survey project  NCR
February 18 -- Long time electronics Store Data Boy shuts its retail operations on Fourth Street  NCR
February 14 -- Business Excellence Awards Nominees set to put their best foot forward in video vignettes  NCR
February 12 -- Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce statement addresses evolving blockades in Northern BC  NCR
February 4 -- Northern Development Initiative Trust's Internship Program application period now open  NCR


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January


Prince Rupert and Area


January 30 -- International Students chase marks in class; while making mark in the community  NCR
January 29 -- Funding in place; Applications now open for next round of Business Facade program in Prince Rupert  NCR
January 29 -- Owners of unsightly properties put on notice, Council set to take up issue of enforcement in 2020  NCR
January 27 -- McLean's shipyard charts next century under new ownership  NCR
January 22 -- Chamber of Commerce releases list of Finalists in 2019/2020 Business Excellence Awards  NCR
January 22 -- McLean's Shipyard Sells
January 21 -- McLean's Shipyard in Prince Rupert has new owners (video)
January 17 -- CityWest CEO Chris Marrett to step down from top position in March  NCR
January 17 -- Lax Kw'alaams Band releases "Strength Through Partnerships" Annual Report on work of the Band's Business Development Office  NCR

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Archive of items from 2019 can be found here
Archive of items from 2018 can be found here
Archive of items from 2017 can be found here
Archive of items from 2016 can be found here
Archive of items from 2015 can be found here
Archive of items from 2014 can be found here
Archive of items from 2012 and 2013 can be found here

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