Media
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
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?
