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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Shoppers grab final deals as Hudson's Bay officially closes its doors in Ottawa
The Hudson's Bay location on Rideau Centre on its last day of operation on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Natalie van Rooy/CTV News Ottawa) Hudson's Bay has closed its doors in Ottawa after the company's retail stores held liquidation sales nationwide all weekend. There was a steady stream of shoppers at the stores where even the mannequins and sale racks were up for sale. Signs posted outside the Rideau Centre location said 'Everything 90% off.' 'Oh, tears are coming. I hope they leave the building alone,' said Linda Bridge, who was shopping on Sunday. On the store's final day, Bridge picked up some deals. 'I couldn't believe this. I bought a sweater that was $350 for $12,' she said. 'Everything else was a dollar or $2.' The Canadian retail icon is winding down operations nationwide and has filed a court motion stating its terminating more than 8,000 employees. In court documents, Hudson's Bay blames the move on lower downtown store traffic, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada. It's the end of an era for the Rideau Street location, which has a long history in the nation's capital. 'We've actually gone in three times,' said Cindy Lentz, who was shopping at the Rideau Street location. 'I bought a whole bunch of dog collars and leashes for like $0.39, and I'm going to take them to the Dominican Republic for stray dogs and cats because we are going there soon.' While many were picking up some solid deals, others were feeling nostalgic. 'So many people will remember when they were young shopping with their families at the Bay, whether it was Bayshore, St. Laurent, or down on Rideau Street,' said Ben Weiss with the Historical Society of Ottawa. 'Many will remember getting their first suit for their first job interview with the Bay and it's that kind of iconic retail location.'
Ottawa Citizen
15-05-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
What's open and closed on the Victoria Day long weekend
Article content The Victoria Day long weekend marks the beginning of the summer season for many Canadians, and the federal holiday on Monday means most businesses and public facilities won't be open, with a few exceptions. Article content Article content Sunday also marks the final day of the Canadian Tulip Festival, which will end with a fireworks and drone display. Article content Here's a look at what's open and closed in the region on Victoria Day this Monday, May 19. Article content Article content Shopping Article content Article content ByWard Market and the Glebe are two areas where businesses could be open. As usual, it's best to phone ahead. Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but the city's other malls will be shut. On the Quebec side, Les Promenades Gatineau and Galeries de Hull will also be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most grocery stores will be closed, but there are a few exceptions. LCBO outlets are closed, but Ottawa Beer Stores will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Article content Parking and transit Article content All city parking regulations and restrictions will apply. OC Transpo will run on a Sunday schedule. Confederation Line trains will run from about 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Trillium Line will run from about 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Rideau Centre OC Transpo Customer Service Centre will be open. The OC Transpo Lost and Found at St-Laurent Station will be closed. Regular Para Transpo bookings or recurring trips for Monday are automatically cancelled. Customers can book trips online or by calling 613-560-5000. Article content Article content Recreation Article content Article content Many community centres and recreation facilities will have altered hours and changes to drop-in schedules. City-operated museums, Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, and Shenkman Arts Centre will be closed. The National Gallery of Canada and agriculture, aviation, history, nature, science and war museums are open. The Ottawa Art Gallery and Diefenbunker will be closed. Splash pads open on May 16, weather permitting. Washrooms open on May 17 at Mooney's Bay, Britannia and Petrie Island beaches. Article content No garbage, recycling, green bin or bulky item collection on Monday. Pick up will resume on Tuesday, and collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Ottawa City Hall and client service centres at Ben Franklin Place, 580 Terry Fox Dr. and 255 Centrum Blvd. will be closed. The provincial court at 100 Constellation Dr. will also be closed. The city's 311 contact centre will be open for urgent matters. The Trail Road Waste Facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All branches and services of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed. The Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Ave. will be closed. The City of Ottawa Spay and Neuter Clinic at 26 Concourse Gate will be closed. The Barbara Ann Scott Gallery, the Karsh-Masson Gallery, and the City Hall Art Gallery will be closed on Monday.
CBC
15-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
What's open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day
Social Sharing The Victoria Day long weekend marks the beginning of the summer season for many Canadians. The federal holiday on Monday means most businesses and public facilities won't be open, with a few exceptions. Here's a look at what's open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day this Monday, May 19. Retail Certain areas of the city, such as the Glebe and ByWard Market, can open stores on holidays under the province's Retail Business Holidays Act if they want. This also applies to grocery stores. The Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bayshore Shopping Centre and St. Laurent Shopping Centre are closed. Place d'Orléans will also be closed, but with some unspecified exceptions. Groceries Most grocery stores in the city will be closed, but there are a few exceptions in places under the act mentioned above. Alcohol All LCBOs will be closed. Five Ottawa Beer Stores will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking and transit All City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions will apply. OC Transpo will run on a Sunday schedule. Confederation Line trains will run from about 8 a.m. to 11 Trillium Line will run from about 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Rideau Centre OC Transpo Customer Service Centre will be open. The OC Transpo Lost and Found at St-Laurent Station will be closed. Regular Para Transpo bookings or recurring trips for Monday are automatically cancelled. Customers can book trips online or by calling 613-560-5000. Recreation Many community centres and recreation facilities will have altered hours and changes to drop-in schedules. City-operated museums, Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, and Shenkman Arts Centre will be closed. The National Gallery of Canada and agriculture, aviation, history, nature, science and war museums are open. The Ottawa Art Gallery and Diefenbunker will be closed. Splash pads open on May 16, weather permitting. Washrooms open at Mooney's Bay, Britannia and Petrie Island beaches on May 17. City services There will be no garbage, recycling, green bin or bulky item collection. Pick up will resume on Tuesday and collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Ottawa City Hall and client service centres at Ben Franklin Place, 580 Terry Fox Dr. and 255 Centrum Blvd. will be closed. The provincial court at 100 Constellation Dr. will also be closed. The city's 311 contact centre will be open for urgent matters. The Trail Road Waste Facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All branches and services of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed. Digital content will still be available through its website. Health, dental, and child care services The Sexual Health Clinic and satellite clinics will be closed. The Health811 line will be open. City child-care centres will be closed. The Parenting-In-Ottawa drop-ins will be closed. The city's dental clinics will be closed.
