Small minded council thinking we don't go there we don't need it. Maybe it's time to see what the taxpayers think!

The lease is cancelled. The owner can find another location and apply to have his license transferred. This is the cost of doing business.

Are we suggesting that he has the right to lease this building forever. When would be an appropriate time for the City to cancel a lease??? Never????

Had they looked after the business in the first place they probably wouldnt have this problem.

There are a large number of buildings in the downtown area that are owned by absentee landlords, and maybe they should pay more attention to their business's.

Actually the lease wasn't canceled. It runs out at the end of the month and just wasn't renewed.

I hope the city has a new tennant lined up. If not the revenue for the property should come out of Hisonner Mayor Dan's pocket.

I would say they can prove there was no drug dealing going on then yes they should get it renewed, but if it is true that there was drug dealing going on in that building they should shut it down.

would be very surprized if their isn't a new tenant waiting in the wings

heard it was going to be the new P.A.C.

From what I understand, John and his brother did a good job operating the business when they owned and operated it. They wanted to retire, with still owning the establishment. Thus they went and leased it to couple of guys. Thus these guys kinda blew it. So I have respect for John and his brother for running a good business while being on site, it is no tar and feather for them.

As far as the city, well, when there is a drug bust on the location, and it is in the manager's office. There behind on the lease payments.... well, what can the city do, they have to support the RCMP and deal with finding a new tennant. If your in business, ya gotta keep it on the long and narrow.

I have a question: Is it suggested that closing down the ranch will decrease drug activity in PG? Also, the arguement that the ranch is not getting its lease renewed due to crime seems to fly in the face of the city's claim that it was a business decision. If it was a business decision then i expect that the van oords will have no problem getting their licence tranferred to another location, no?

Can someone tell me who on earth is going to want to lease such an ugly building? It looks like a slum.

I too have heard from reliable sources that the Van Oords are honest business folks.
This situation is very sad. Like we need a money making establishment like the Ranch to disappear from downtown.
I have a hunch that the city has a plan up their sleeve. Maybe their idea of downtown revitalization (part of it) would be to separate businesses run by organized crime and not have them in close proximity.

I'm not surprised. He did nothing to monitor the operation, did not spend any time or money on it, and let it go.

He wanted to live in another province and get a lottery cheque every month without worrying about it. Only when the lottery cheque runs out is he suddenly interested in the business again.

This happens with many other types of businesses too. Usually they lose their customer base, and go under that way.

Council likely has a plan for change, and he gave them the opportunity.

One more empty building in downtown PG, way to go, what a way to fix up the downtown....not!

My taxi business is down 40%. Closing the Cadillac did not help. As other city councils, this one is very narrow minded. The downtown night life is just about dead, so Dan Rogers, why don't you fire the final bullet!!! You people aren't capable of running an organized sand box!!

FIX OUR DAMN ROADS ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"heard it was going to be the new P.A.C."

It was a PAC. Now it's gone.

After Friday we will be one Starbucks less too. All part of losing the call centre businesses.

There will be a hell of a lot more business's gone before this recession is over.

People are going to get a lesson on hard times. Hang on to your hat.

Good! PG has enough places to drink!

"People are going to get a lesson on hard times. Hang on to your hat."

Exactly, and I think you're going to need to hang onto more than just your hat.

JVO should have ran it like a business he gave a crap about. It's as simple as that.

getajob, you may be right, but please, look at the whole picture. How many people are affected by this closing?? It is not only the staff of the Cadillac, or the patrons, there is many more!! I am one of them, and I don't sell drugs, or do any other illegal activities! I drive a taxi, and depend on the night life business to pay my bills. Thank you Mr. Rogers, for handcuffing my business even more in these troubling times

The night life in downtown Prince George is hurting, and Danny boy has not helped. He needs to change his focus!!

FIX OUR DAMN ROADS!!!!