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Hudson's Bay space at White Oaks Mall finds new life with pop-up events
Interior of an empty Hudson's Bay department store at White Oaks Mall in London, Ont. on July 16, 2025. (Reta Ismail/CTV News London) The sign for the iconic Hudson's Bay store came down inside White Oaks Mall Wednesday, and the space is now available for lease. 'We're thrilled to be able to find new uses for this incredible space that we have at the mall. It's been a staple, original part of the mall,' said Sarah Imrie, marketing manager at White Oaks Mall. Westdell Development Corporation, which owns and operates the mall, has begun actively leasing the 165,000-square-foot space. Spirit Halloween is moving in this week, followed by The Modern Market Series (TMMS), formerly known as The Modern Mom Show. 'We were actually approached by White Oaks Mall at our last event. They came to us offering this incredible empty department store for us to use,' said Sabrina Maulucci, founder of TMMS. EMPTY HUDSONS BAY Founder of The Modern Market Series (TMMS) Sabrina Maulucci, along with her husband Michael Macaluso Maulucci on July 16, 2025. (Reta Ismail/CTV News London) 'We have high requirements for our vendors to create a beautiful, boutique-like setting. When our guests come in, they can really feel welcomed and understand what all those businesses are about, versus just a tabletop setup. Our brands bring in big displays, and having ground-level access is amazing,' she said. The two Hudson's Bay locations in London officially closed on June 1. Now, the White Oaks location sits empty and ready for a new purpose. 'The reality is department stores are not as attractive in all markets as they used to be. So, we're taking over the space and really repurposing it to support the city, support the community, and support the mall in the best way possible,' said Imrie. One of those new uses will be the Modern Market Series, taking place Nov. 2 and 3, with thousands of visitors expected. Vendor applications open this Friday, July 18.
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Scam targeting sellers on Facebook Marketplace in circulation in Montreal
Montreal sellers on Facebook Marketplace say they're adjusting to a new type of scam from deceptive buyers trying to seize their bank account through fake e-transfers. Violaine Pelletier-Madsen, who sells her personal items on the popular platform, says she almost fell victim when she tried selling something to an individual who wanted her to put the product on hold. He offered to pay a deposit. "I didn't look online to go see their profile," she said. "So I just took it for granted that this conversation goes well and I accepted the Interact transfer." She clicked what looked like an e-transfer link but clicked out when it wasn't directing her to her official bank page or banking app. It's a scenario cybersecurity expert Claudiu Popa says he sees often. The scam, also known as reverse fraud, involves the scammer sending a link disguised with official-looking branding and asking the seller to input their banking information to claim the payment. Once the victim does so, the scammer gets access to their account and sends themselves an e-transfer. Popa says if the buyer expresses a sense of urgency, it should immediately set off alarm bells. "You can put anything you want in that link. If you tell a person you're waiting for them, the vendor's going to click," he said. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) says the scam seems to be relatively new in Montreal. In an email, the SPVM says seven cases of reverse fraud were reported between January and April 1, 2025, adding that no reports were recorded in previous years. How to protect yourself In April, the RCMP warned residents in Newfoundland and Labrador about the scam after receiving reports from defrauded victims. It says one thing to look out for are e-transfer emails from generic email providers like GMail, which financial institutions don't use. Popa says phishing scams in general have been alive ever since e-commerce. Sellers should beware of shortlinks or URL shorteners which can be used by the scammer to obscure long and obviously illegitimate websites, he says. "If you see a banking or financial link, you do not click on those links. You go to the website that you know and trust and you log yourself in manually," said Popa. Scammers also typically use a recently created Facebook profile using a common local name, according to the RCMP. It's why thoroughly checking the buyer's social media profile has become part of Amy Johnson's e-safety routine. She's also a Facebook Marketplace seller and the owner of Piece to Grow Vintage in Montreal. "You can see if people, even way back, have a history of photos, or friends," said Johnson, adding that having a mutual friend is usually a good sign. "Those are the kinds of things I'm looking for." Pelletier-Madsen says seeing reviews on a buyer's profile from other sellers also puts her at ease. But, mainly she trusts her gut.
