Hudson Bay Co. department stores across British Columbia closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the immense “strain” on air conditioning systems in the midst of a heat wave. Stores in Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey and Richmond were shuttered as that company dealt with problems springing from its air conditioning systems in multiple stores. While many stores closed Tuesday, the Vancouver Sun reported some locations closed down days earlier. “The current heat wave has caused strain on HVAC systems in certain Hudson’s Bay locations,” said company spokeswoman Tiffany Bourre, per the Sun. “We are working to address this as quickly as possible. The comfort and well-being of customers and associates remains our top priority.”She did not elaborate. A complete list of stores was not disclosed, nor was there any details on a timeline for how long stores will remain closed. She also would not say why so many stores are having HVAC problems at the same time. “As the situation is fluid, signage will be posted at the individual store level.”The employees at the Vancouver flagship store are “not sure” when it will reopen, while staff at stores in West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Victoria, Nanaimo, Abbotsford and others confirmed to the Sun stores were closed Tuesday. The closures are limited to Hudson’s Bay. Other stores in the malls where the above are located remain open.The Langley Hudson’s Bay store reportedly stayed open. According to Vancouver retail analyst David Ian Gray, HVAC failures are due to poor infrastructure in addition to the heat wave. “It’s not just the heat wave. They’ve let go of the infrastructure and now they’re paying the price,” he said..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Hudson Bay Co. department stores across British Columbia closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the immense “strain” on air conditioning systems in the midst of a heat wave. Stores in Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey and Richmond were shuttered as that company dealt with problems springing from its air conditioning systems in multiple stores. While many stores closed Tuesday, the Vancouver Sun reported some locations closed down days earlier. “The current heat wave has caused strain on HVAC systems in certain Hudson’s Bay locations,” said company spokeswoman Tiffany Bourre, per the Sun. “We are working to address this as quickly as possible. The comfort and well-being of customers and associates remains our top priority.”She did not elaborate. A complete list of stores was not disclosed, nor was there any details on a timeline for how long stores will remain closed. She also would not say why so many stores are having HVAC problems at the same time. “As the situation is fluid, signage will be posted at the individual store level.”The employees at the Vancouver flagship store are “not sure” when it will reopen, while staff at stores in West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Victoria, Nanaimo, Abbotsford and others confirmed to the Sun stores were closed Tuesday. The closures are limited to Hudson’s Bay. Other stores in the malls where the above are located remain open.The Langley Hudson’s Bay store reportedly stayed open. According to Vancouver retail analyst David Ian Gray, HVAC failures are due to poor infrastructure in addition to the heat wave. “It’s not just the heat wave. They’ve let go of the infrastructure and now they’re paying the price,” he said..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
