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HBC war memorials from four Canadian cities were moved to community groups after store closures, preserving veterans' names and expanding recognition.
War memorials from former Hudson’s Bay stores in Calgary, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Toronto have been relocated to community institutions after the retailer closed all locations in 2025.
Plaques honoring Simpsons employees who died in the First and Second World Wars were donated to TD Bank and Royal Canadian Legion branches, with the Toronto “Roll of Honour” plaque moved to a TD branch housing a public museum.
Advocacy by lawyer E. Patrick Shea helped ensure their preservation and public visibility.
Efforts continue to expand access, including plans to relocate HBC memorials in England and recognize Indigenous veterans omitted from existing records.
Los memoriales de guerra de HBC de cuatro ciudades canadienses fueron trasladados a grupos comunitarios después del cierre de las tiendas, preservando los nombres de los veteranos y ampliando el reconocimiento.