I received this blanket as a gift during the holiday season from one of my work besties. At the time, I didn’t know how truly meaningful a gift it would be.
The blanket’s red, green, yellow, and indigo stripes have been a widely recognizable Canadian icon for centuries now; long before Canada was even a country.
The Hudson’s Bay Company, with its rich history dating back to the 1600’s is the last surviving department store in Canada and now, another sad reminder of how quickly the retail world is becoming more and more depleted, struggling to compete with the e-commerce world as it gets ready to start liquidating all 80 of its stores nationwide.
When this happens, it is estimated that well over 9000 jobs will be lost, and many malls will lose their anchor tenants along with other prime real estate left empty. Heartbreaking.
I am sad to see that another slice of our Canadian history may soon be gone. Still holding onto hope, though, that it can restructure itself somehow, but for now, I will treasure my piece of history I have been gifted and take comfort from it while keeping me warm and cozy.
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