My dad immigrated from Italy in 1965. He got a job in ’67 and he was at that same clothing store for until he retired five years ago. McAllistor and Cloud Clothing Store. – Mark Marino

I would walk through Carmichael’s across the street with a box over my head… And I would take these boxes to Nechako Bakery and they’d give me 5 cents for the big boxes and 3 cents for the little ones. – Craig Prudente

Back in those days there used to be Spanners Menswear on George Street. I still have articles that I bought there back in those days. – Duncan Gouchie

“When he was about four, I couldn’t find clothes for him… So we had incorporated children’s wear. And I did very well with it.” – Kenneth Gillrie

“They were the place. If you wanted a suit in town, they would be the place to go.” – Dave Kuruc, Hamilton, ON