BC Ferries

[willy]

Stoker,

One more little thing, they had to wright off $200 million in debt before they privatized.

If that is fine, fine has a new definition.

[caesar]

now this rotten BC Ferries organization just gave the craft shops that have been at the terminals until September 10 to vacate the premises. These businesses are often owned by seniors who have invested in these businesses for their senior years income. Now they get less than 30 days notice that they are to be evicted. On top of the rent they paid; they were paying over 18% commision to the Ferry Corporation. Shoddy treatment; doesn't sound fair or legal to me

[caesar]

The story of these vendors was in the Province front page this morning. I guess big brother said that was a no no; this is all I can get of the story online:

Vendors told to vacate

Times were different at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal when Barbara Dion first started selling her homemade hats and embroidered T-shirts there more than 18 years ago.

[caesar]

Vendors get one week eviction notice according to tv. How is this fair or legal.

[willy]

They always close after labour day for the winter.

They are building larger facilities. If these vendors like they can apply for the new space.

[caesar]

Where did you get that information on closing? What difference does that make? These businesses have had insufficient time to make needed business decisions re ordering stock, clearance sale, moving arragements; finding a place to move their stock to. It is a nasty inconcieveably unfair way to treat long term tenants