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written by pgboy , July 14, 2008 (05:42:28 PM)

kinda harsh but if you are going to own a business in any building in PG that has been wired more than 15 years ago...you had better have insurance...substandard wiring will cause more fires than smokers i would think...but thats me

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written by mozaic , July 14, 2008 (10:45:15 PM)

What a huge bunch of crap! Montage, the store that nobody remembers, was in the Cain building for about 2 months. Bummer that the owners weren't smart enough to obtain insurance. After the fire, they whined to the public for support. (handouts) I believe through that, they managed to obtain free space from Initatives PG. I'm sure that helped to restore a sense of purpose.

Meanwhile, Shaun Milnes lost a building/investment that he'd spent years renovating and maintaining.

And this caring attitude is why I left PG
written by TanzaniteLight , July 15, 2008 (01:18:05 AM)

Wow, these people in PG are certainly hard hearted. I did not write to be slammed, only to point out there is more to every story. I was away when the fire started, the owner did not purchase the insurance as I had repeatedly advised her to do. I put a lot of work into this shop that "nobody remembers" while the owner was to take care of the business and financial aspects of this business.

I do not understand the anger I am recieving from people of PG. We did not recieve huge handouts, we recieved a couple of showcases and a sewing machine, to help us restart. Yes we were offered a space by initiative PG, that is what they are there for, to assist business people make a go of things. And the "free" space was for a limited time with a contract in place to pay rent or move out after a specified period of time. Thank you to Initiatives PG.

I have since left Prince George, and when I read comments like these I am glad I did. Do you people realize that you are essentially kicking someone when they are down? This is the cold hearted attitude that drove me from PG, I am glad not everyone feels the same way, but enough do.

I truly hope none of you experience a tragedy or a trying time in youe life, but if you do let there be those around you to point out how stupid you are to make a mistake, and how you deserve to suffer because of it.

Who's you people?
written by RUEZ , July 15, 2008 (01:30:08 AM)

So far there were only two comments, and only one of those might be considered harsh. So now the people of PG are hard hearted? No need for the drama, if you left PG it's not because the people are bad. Wouldn't getting insurance be your responsibility? I rent an apartment and even I can get insurance to cover my belongings.

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written by Mayah , July 15, 2008 (11:56:43 AM)

Well, I know that the Tattoo Shop "Rebirth" had insurance and is just NOW getting his settlement. That fire hurt the, what was it, three businesses? as well as a tenant upstairs. It is tragic and I agree with you, Laura, why was he doing his own electrical work? Why was he so interested in when everyone closed up shop that day, asked around to other people when people left the building... But it also could be a coincidence, but my friend Shawn Patterson certainly wonders these same questions. I'm sorry you didn't have insurance, I'm sorry the building burnt down, but what's better, to stay down or to get right back up and into the game once again. Good luck Laura.

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written by Angelrayne , July 16, 2008 (11:11:10 PM)

Thank god Shawn Patterson got right back up or i wouldnt have 4 new tattoos!!! LOL

The fire was horrible but again whats done is done and responsibilty is your own when it comes to taking care of your business...ie: insurance.

Good luck Laura :o)