Local Shop Supporter Pillows

"In every instance, the invading species replaced the native species."

MOM & POP, a wholly owned subsidiary of Junior, Inc.

"Come on. I always browse the Mom and Pop stores before buying online."

"We finally re-open on the 28th which also happens to be the day we close down!"

'Have you been 'helping the environment by supporting local produce' again?'

Businessman sees sign in window of 'Fred's Chili Bowl' restaurant: 'Now Hiring a Bean Counter'.

"Everybody should live in a market economy. It's terrific."

Things I love about Powell River...

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

"It was a mom-and-pop, but we inherited it."

The marketing is out there now. People all know the pizzas are prepared on the premises. So why no customers?

Let's all go to a farmer's market.

It's an I-O-Ewe.

Mom & Pop General Store - Going Out of Business Slowly But Surely

'We hope to invest in a few start-ups with national franchise potential.'

"I now only take orders online. Shipping is free, especially since you're my neighbor."

Mom & Pop Grocerette

Tips for a green Christmas by Indian Wild Animals.

"Clean your specs, lady?"

'Let's get one thing straight. I don't want your money, I want your respect.'

'Spending and consuming - that's my kind of patriotism.'

'I remember when it was a row of quaint little coffee bars and boutiques.'

Burn It Down

Balloons vs. Rockets

Organic Milk

MADE IN CANADA "Buy Canadian"..."Eh!"

'If we let this happen, soon we'll be swamped in chain stores.'

"We find shopping at the farmers' market to be more self-congratulatory."

'We guarantee you won't get your money back.'

"Holding her purse? First time?"

We were curbside before it was cool. Lemonade.

What can I get you? Keep it down, please. Coffee King. For the record, Coffee King is a giant, evil corporation. Your chain is a ubiquitous capitalist death star. You spread conformity, and ruthlessly crush small, independent cafes. But by golly do I love your peppermint hot chocolates! At that point, getting whipped cream on top seems guilt-free. I feel so dirty.

Support your local bookstore

Frank's Butcher Shop. Ernie's Bakery. Starbux Coffee. It hasn't been the same since the candlestick maker went out of business.

Any shohplifters with a social conscience avoids small businesses.