Hudson’s Bay facing challenges in Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver has taken a few hits in recent years, including the closure of Nordstrom last June. Now the flagship Hudson’s Bay store is showing its age. Despite promises of redevelopment, the iconic retailer at Georgia and Granville is now a shadow of its former self. Alissa Thibault has the story.
Global BC
Apr 27
Joint government funding aiming to finish work on Manitoba’s Hudson Bay Railway
A joint government initiative is looking to complete construction work on what is being called the only mode of transportation into several northern Manitoban communities.
Feb 23
Hudson, Que. celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with annual parade
The town of Hudson, Que. held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, bringing together the community in celebration of Ireland’s patron saint and Irish culture.
Mar 17
Calls to cancel weekend Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge closure to save Hudson’s St-Patrick’s Day parade
There are growing calls for Quebec’s transport ministry to re-think its decision to close the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge as Hudson prepares for its St. Patrick’s Day. Now, some politicians and community leaders are also joining the chorus. They argue that closing the bridge on the same weekend as the parade far from necessary and threatens the...
Mar 14
Bridge closure looms over Hudson St. Patrick Day’s parade
There’s another closure coming up for the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. But the bridge’s closure this weekend is throwing a wrench into plans for Hudson’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Organizers say they hope the closure won’t keep people away from the town’s biggest event of the year. Global’s Felicia Parillo reports.
Mar 12
Rock star to headline Hudson’s St. Patrick’s Day parade as Grand Marshal
A member of one Canada’s greatest rock bands will play a prominent role in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Brian Greenway of April Wine will be the Grand Marshal of the Hudson parade. The honour is the latest in his storied career. Global’s Dan Spector reports.
Mar 13
Workers at Hudson’s Bay store in Kamloops, B.C., on strike
Workers at the Hudson’s Bay store at Aberdeen Mall in Kamloops, B.C., have walked off the job after their union and the company were unable to reach a wage agreement.
Global News at Noon BC
Dec 10, 2023
‘Economic reconciliation’: First Nations, Jets owners team up to revive downtown Winnipeg
True North Sports and Entertainment, the company that owns the Winnipeg Jets, and 34 First Nations are collaborating on a plan to revitalize Winnipeg’s downtown core. Melissa Ridgen explains what will happen to the former Hudson’s Bay Company building, the nearly empty Portage Place shopping mall, and when the project is set to be complete.
Global National
Dec 13, 2023
‘Winnipeggers are going to be thrilled’: Heritage director on work at former downtown Bay building
Winnipeg’s landmark Hudson’s Bay Company building on Portage Avenue may look the same as it has for almost a century, but inside, new owner the Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) has been hard at work on the building’s transformation
Sep 14, 2023
Deepwater port in works near Nelson River
A northern Manitoba First Nation says it’s helping spearhead an endeavour for a deepwater port at the mouth of the Nelson River, on Hudson Bay.
Jul 13, 2023
Global News Morning Market and Business Report – May 10, 2023
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Kevin Becker talks about more layoffs for Hudson Bay and canola industry concerns over export access to China.
May 10, 2023
Calgarians embrace the return of Zellers
Zellers reopened its doors in Hudson’s Bay stores across the country. As Jayme Doll reports, customers said they are excited about another low-cost retail option.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Mar 23, 2023
Zellers set to open new locations in British Columbia
Zellers shoppers will be welcomed back to four locations in our province Tuesday, all within Hudson’s Bay stores.
Global News at Noon BC
Mar 31, 2023
St. Patrick’s Day Parade back in full force in Hudson, Que.
Community members gathered in Hudson on Saturday afternoon to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with its annual parade. The event has been a tradition for over 100 years.
Mar 18, 2023
Hudson’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Hudson is one of the town’s liveliest events of the year, attracting enthusiastic participants and festive sightseers from across the West Island and Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. Soulanges Irish Society president Jay de la Durantaye joins Global’s Laura Casella and Eramelinda Boquer to give us all the parade details.
Global News Morning Montreal
Mar 16, 2023
Zellers concept store to open inside Hudson’s Bay at Kingsway Mall in Edmonton
It was a retail staple in this country for decades, where the lowest price was the law. Now, years after closing all of its stores, Zellers is making a comeback — sort of — with 25 locations across Canada, including one inside the Hudson’s Bay at Kingsway Mall in Edmonton. But as Chris Chacon reports,...
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jan 19, 2023
U of A revitalizes Enterprise Square, adds 500 more workers to downtown Edmonton space
Renovations of the former Hudson’s Bay building on Jasper Avenue, which the University of Alberta acquired in 2005, will open space for 500 staff to work. Lisa MacGregor has more on the Enterprise Square expansion.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jan 24, 2023
Zellers reveals 25 new locations across Canada for its retail comeback
Zellers, a nostalgic discount brand, has unveiled the first 25 locations across Canada for its retail comeback. The brand will return as an e-commerce site and as an “in-store experience” in select Hudson’s Bay stores across the country, which was first announced last August.
Canada
Jan 18, 2023
Author Stephen Bown depicts the rise and fall of Hudson’s Bay Company
From the early days as a trading post to an iconic department store, the Hudson’s Bay Company has been serving Canadians for more than 300 years. Started in the 1660s, the company has quite the history — some good, some bad. Author Stephen Bown details it all in his new book “The Company: The Rise...
Global News Morning Edmonton
Oct 27, 2020
Hudson moves to shutter Sandy Beach amid COVID-19 pandemic
With concerns that visitors won’t be able to properly socially-distance, Hudson is preparing a by-law that would bar access to the popular Sandy Beach this summer. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports.
Global News Morning Montreal
May 26, 2020