The past and potential future of the Hudson's Bay Company in Nanaimo

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The company that built the Nanaimo Bastion could be looking at the end of the line.

The Hudson’s Bay Company is seeking creditor protection and is expected to begin liquidating inventory at stores across Canada in the very near future.

Midcoast Morning explores what’s going on with The Bay now, and the role it played in Nanaimo’s coal mining roots.

Transcript:

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Guests:

  • Charles Schell - Professor of Finance, Vancouver Island University

  • Aimee Greenaway - Curator, Nanaimo Museum

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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