2. Terrace Review — Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1986 Merchants. uneasy over shopping At a recent meeting a group of more than 100 individuals from the Ter- race business community expressed largely nega- tive reactions on the question of Sunday shopping. The meeting was call- ed by the Terrace Tourism and Economic Advisory Committee. Moderator Doug Smith characterized it as an in- formation gathering ses- sion, and said that the meeting was not intend- ed to be a debate. TEAC will convey the results to the Terrace municipal council to assist them in developing a policy on the issue, he added. Terrace municipal planner Rob Greno initi- ated discussion by revealing the results of a Regional continued from page 1 Canada Place Pavilion, said,“‘Canada Place is already an international landmark. There is much there to make you marvel at the entre- preneurship of your fellow Canadians.’’ He went on to say that the pavilion contains ex- hibits from 30 Canadian hi-tech companies. A complete range of facilities, Leithead in- dicated, will provide in- formation for any Expo visitor expressing interest in Canadian technology. Rod Cameron, a staff official at the B.C. Pavilion, suggested, ““We British Columbians, more than any other ex- hibitor, have the best chance of showing ourselves off.’? Cameron cited the location and size of the B.C, Pavilion survey taken by the municipality before the local Overwaitea and K-Mart brought the Sun- day retailing issue to wide public attention. The 15 percent of local merchants who had re- sponded to the written questionnaire were almost evenly divided in favor of unrestricted Sunday shopping and no Sunday shopping. Concern for the future of small businesses was expressed by many peo- ple attending the meet- -ing. Operations such as corner stores have been partially protected from more powerful com- petitors by the Holiday Shopping Act, and fears were voiced that dis- count retailing seven days a week on the part of large chain stores could eventually wipe out the smaller, locally- owned enterprises, The proprietor of one corner store said that small groceries depend on Sun- day sales to recoup overhead costs, and add- ed, ‘“‘I can already see a difference in our bank deposits, and we’ve had to cut back on ordering.”’ The economic benefits of opening on Sunday for other types of business was challenged as well. Several store owners contended that net sales from a seven- — spinoffs expected to support his assertion, saying that there are 12 major exhibit areas in the two buildings placed in the geographical center of the Expo site. He summarized the con- cept of the pavilion’s design as being an at- tempt to ‘“‘direct atten- tion outward, through- out the province. This is a chance to give people a feeling about B.C. that will bring them back.”’ The Business Visitors Program was: presented by Ray Holland of the Ministry of International Trade and Investment. Holland stated that his ministry is viewing Expo as a business opportunity due to the world ex- posure that B.C. will receive during the fair. The Business Visitors Program, he explained, involves the sending of personal invitations from B.C. businesses to potential investors and trading partners outside the province. The invita- tions will encourage first-hand examination of the commercial possi- bilities in B.C. and take advantage of the world- wide attention focused here during Expo, he said. Holland told the au- dience that Expo has already sent out 30,000 of the invitations to businesses and govern- ments in more than 60 countries, .and"he stated that the Business Visitor Program is being pro- moted by Federal Trade Commissioners in em- bassies and consulates throughout the world. — Expo 86 is scheduled to open in less than ten weeks. Hear¥el Hear Ye! _ a © ' a TCS MOTOR HOTEL 222 West ist Ave. PH: 624-6771 PRINCE RUPERT'S INVITES YOU TOA “WEEKEND GETAWAY” "39 95 per room/per night alngle, double or twin room any Friday, Saturday or Sunday. day business week would probably not exceed those of a six-day week. In addition, it was pointed out that the ex- tra day would increase operating costs, resulting in higher prices for retail goods, and overextend existing staff with poorer service as a consequence. The social impact of unrestricted retailing was the subject of other discussion. Several mer- chants, declaring that they enjoy the. relaxed and low-key atmosphere in Terrace, expressed distaste and dismay at the possibility of a Fire by Carrie Olson The Terrace Fire Department attended a chimney fire at 4523 Scott Avenue. aa On Sunday, Feb. 23 the Terrace Fire Depart- ment attended a fire on Scott Avenue. Clifford Best said the fire was probably due to children playing with matches. The estimate of damages is unknown. No injuries were reported. corporations runaway commercial cir- cus evolving here. Resentment was in- dicated by many at the remote-controlling of the local economy by large head- quartered in distant ur- ban centers. ‘‘We should decide what’s best for our community,’’ said one local businessman, adding, “‘have these peo- ple (corporate decision- makers) asked us what we think?” TEAC concluded the meeting by conducting a show-of-hands poll to guage the general feeling in the room, In response to the question, ‘‘Are you in favor of Sunday shop- ping?’’ four hands were counted. When the ques- tion was changed to ‘‘Are you in favor of no Sunday shopping?”, a forest of arms shot up. ONA collision complete SAVE § 35. RUSTY’ CHECK | with this coupon when we do your repair or paint job Kilby Road, Norm’s Auto Refinishing Terrace (New Remo) Fully equipped shop Fully trained technicians Phone 635-3929 a? fat ¢ Oe ° a Dining Directory Terrace Chinese & Canadian Culsine Dine-In and Take-out Available Mon. » Thurs Fri. & Sat. 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