Media
Business in Vancouver (2024): Vancouver project takes aim at B.C.’s commercial rent crisis
CTV (2018): Rising taxes should be a key election issue
Global (2018): Empty storefront epidemic: taxes, red tape strangling entrepreneurs, say Vancouver-area businesses
Vancouver Sun (2018): Vancouver mayoral candidate pitches new tax rate to help small business
Globe and Mail (2017): Vancouver searches for ways to preserve ‘legacy’ businesses in Chinatown, other areas
Vancouver Sun (2017): New Chinatown BBQ restaurant evokes past values, but may be a business model for the future
Metro (2017): 'It changes every day': Vancouver commissions retail gentrification study in Chinatown
CTV News (2017): Group pushing for ‘empty store’ tax
The Guardian (2017): Retail revolution: should cities ban chain stores?
Price Tags ~ Perspectives from Vancouver (2016): Will densification bring an end to independent business in Vancouver?
Business in Vancouver (2013): Adding up the bottom line benefits of buying local
BC Buy Local Week Media
2023
Global News: Global News Hour at 6: Consumer Matters - Shopping Local This Holiday Season
Global News: Report on Importance of Independent Business
Pique News Magazine: Buy Local in Whistler This Holiday Season
My PG Now: Holiday Season a Key Time for Local Retailers
Inside Vancouver: Shop Vancouver at BC Buy Local Week
CFAX 1070 BC Buy Local Week interview with Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Cowichan Valley Citizen Editorial Cowichan Has Lots to Offer the Holiday Shopper
CKPGToday.ca Buying Into Buy Local Week
Holiday Kickoff Brings Festive Cheer to Downtown Fernie
2022
Global News: Consumer Matters: BC Buy Local week encourages holiday spending at small businesses
Global News: Broadway corridor businesses urge shoppers to buy local as subway construction delayed
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows shoppers being pushed to shop locally this Black Friday
Alberni Valley News: Editorial - Shop locally for the holidays this year
North Delta Reporter: North Delta Business Association partners with LOCO BC for BC Buy Local Week
The Squamish Chief: 10 reasons to shop during the 21 days of Christmas and support local in Squamish
Today's Chronic: Broadway Corridor Businesses Urge Shoppers To Buy Local As Subway Construction Delayed – BC
CFJC Today: Buy Local This Holiday Season
Rossland News: Shopping in the Trail area has never been better
2021
Global News: 'An amazing gift to give': Growing support for B.C. products this holiday season
Coast Reporter: Keeping money on the Coast and lessening carbon impact: It's BC Buy Local Week
Inside Vancouver: Celebrate BC Buy Local Week
Kelowna Now: PODCAST: BC Buy Local Week with Amy Robinson
Spoke News Mirror: Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season
UVic Life: Why You Should Shop Local This Holiday Season
Yahoo News: BC Buy Local Week highlights the urgency of supporting local businesses amid extreme weather events
2020
Vancouver Sun: B.C. small businesses fight to get noticed on Black Friday amid COVID-19 restrictions
CTV News: 'Just don't go to Amazon': Businesses hope consumers will buy local this holiday season
Global News Okanagan: Okanagan retailers plead for shoppers to support local businesses during holidays
Surrey Now-Leader: ‘B.C. Buy Local Week’ kicks off with urgent plea to holiday shoppers
Global News BC: Campaign encouraging B.C. residents to shop locally
CBC Radio Canada: L’achat local, une nécessité pour des entreprises à bout de souffle
My Coast Now: BC Buy Local Week highlights the urgency of shopping local
Cloverdale Reporter: ‘B.C. Buy Local Week’ kicks off with urgent plea to holiday shoppers
Huffington Post: Our Great Canadian Guide To Shopping Local, All Across the Country
2019
CBC On the Coast: 2-Dec-2019 Buy Local
CBC Radio Canada: Le Telejournal Colombie Britannique (story at 1:15)
The Georgia Straight: Jobs, Trade and Technology Minister Bruce Ralston proclaims B.C. Buy Local Week
North Shore News: December a Great Time to Think About How and Where We Shop
Kitsilano.ca: Celebrate BC Buy Local Week in Kitsilano
Vancouver's Best Places: BC Buy Local Week and Vacationing Locally in Vancouver
Energetic City.ca Fort St. John: BC Government Shares Buying Local Supports BC Communities
Victoria: Radio CFAX 1070
Cowichan Valley: Consider Buying in Cowichan This Christmas
Vernon: Shop Locally, Win Money
Kelowna Castanet: British Columbia Celebrates Buy Local Week
Fraser Valley News Network: BC Buy Local Week December 2-8, 2019
BC Local News Kelowna: 2-8 December is BC Buy Local Week
My Powell River Now: Government Urging People to Buy Local This Week
BC Local News: Shopping local is part of a vibrant community
Seaway News: Where to Put Your Money This Holiday Season
2018
CBC TV News: https://silkstart.s3.amazonaws.com/82911bf4-f7e2-411c-a94f-237dbd94a153.movBC Buy Local Week
Radio Canada ICI Colombie-Britannique / Yukon: Campagne pour acheter local
My Bulkey Lakes Now: Bricks and Mortar Not Clicks and Orders
Ming Pao Canada: BC buy local support community small shops
Sing Tao: Small Business, consumer support, promote community and BC economy
Cowichan Valley Citizen: Shop locally this Christmas
Comox Valley Record: Shop locally this Christmas
The Drive Fm 102.9 (Cranbrook): BC Buy Local Week encourages support for local businesses
The Grower: B.C. Buy Local Week Promotes Local Food and Drink
My Coast Now: It is Buy Local Week
North Thompson Star/Journal: Discover the spirit of late night shopping in Barriere
2017
The Nelson Daily: Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake Economic Action Partnership encourages Buy Local Week
My Prince George Now: Buy Local Week Underway in B.C.
My Creston Now: B.C. Buy Local Week is Coming to Creston.
My Creston Now: B.C. Buy Local Week Nov 27 - Dec 3
BC Almanac on Black Friday: How local businesses are competing.
2016
Langley Times: Shop local this season, Township urges
Provincial Government: BC Buy Local Week: Rediscover small businesses
Provincial Government: BC Liquor Stores celebrate Buy Local Week
SPUD Blog: IT’S BUY LOCAL WEEK! THESE ARE OUR FAVOURITE REASONS TO EAT LOCAL
CBC.ca: Rising rents, online shopping creating challenges for locally-run business
Kelowna Now: BC celebrates Buy Local Week
Georgia Straight: Black Friday brings bargains for Vancouver consumers
Pique: Keep local presents in mind
CBC: Tired of Crowded Malls? Buy local this holiday season.
Times Colonist: Monique Keiran: Local shopping is about the experience
Business in Vancouver (indirectly related): Councillor dumps on Vancouver City Hall promotion prizes
Breakfast Television - aired Nov 28 (starts at 4 minutes)
CBC Early Edition (radio) - aired Nov 28
2015
Business in Vancouver: Buy Local Week kicks off as small shops struggle with online presence
Georgia Straight: B.C. Buy Local Week encourages local shopping with new online initiative
Whistler Pique: Plan to buy local this holiday season
Whistler Question: Businesses buy into BC Buy Local Week
Business in Surrey: Buy Local Week, Why Buy Local (p20)
Langley Times: Buying local creates ‘sense of pride’
Global News: ‘Buy Local Week’ encourages shoppers to leave their dollars in B.C. (video)
CBC News: Newscast (video, 9:55)
CKNW: B.C. Buy Local Week helps customers keep cash in their community (radio & digital)
CTV Vancouver Island: Buy Local Week (video)
My Comox Valley Now: Celebrating Buy Local Week (radio)
The Tyee: How BC's Local Economy Is Learning to Love the Internet
The Tyee: A Window to BC's Local Economy Future?
