“It was bittersweet.” – Patty Federer, Collingwood, ON

“I couldn’t believe we were down there before the firetruck was.” – John Dubeau, Penetanguishene, ON

“They were dressed in their best suits, waiting on the sidewalk to get in for an interview.” – Ken Audin, Oakville, ON

“We could always smell somebody having something good to eat, like bannock, or biscuits.” – Pat Joe, Whitehorse, YT

“…that was such a novelty. Santa Claus started visiting there instead of downtown and that pulled people away” – Carole Werre, Medicine Hat, AB