City of Prince Rupert says port activity driving new commercial activity
The City of Prince Rupert is pointing to the opening of 11 new businesses in the last 18-months as a sign of the impact of port growth on the community.
Since the start of 2011, 11 new businesses have opened their doors while Shopper's Drug Mart has moved into a new larger location in the Rupert Square Mall. Among these new businesses are
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Rupert Meats in Cow Bay
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Intertek on Fraser Street
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Express News and Tobacconists in the Rupert Square Mall
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Prince Rupert Mini-storage on Saskatoon Avenue
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Theaann's Greek Palace in the Pacific Inn
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Dollarama in the Rupert Square Mall
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The Chad Smoke Shop on 2nd Avenue West
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Soup Daddy's on 4th Street
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Paws & Claws Thrift Store on 3rd Avenue West
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Fresh Onion Cafe & Catering in the Ocean Centre Mall
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3C Clothing on 3rd Avenue West
“Many people have stated, they are enjoying the additional shopping opportunities that have come to our City, and a number of residents have found new jobs,” said Prince Rupert mayor Jack Mussallem.
Along with the new businesses that have opened their doors, Wal-Mart will be opening at the Rupert Square Mall this fall and A&W has confirmed its intentions to locate in the city, with a possible location in the upper parking lot of the Rupert Square Mall.
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