Parents demand refunds after Thunder Bay, Ont., climbing gym locks doors
CBC
A troubled local gym appears to have gone dark, leaving some customers out hundreds of dollars and nowhere to climb. The landlord says they haven't heard from the owner about the future of the business in Thunder Bay, Ont.
CBC News spoke with two people who say they purchased memberships and classes for Boulder Bear Climbing Centre for for their children but they haven't been able to access the gym.
A reporter went to the gym during its usual opening hours but the doors were locked.
CBC News contacted Boulder Bear Climbing Centre and the owner, Dallas Markall, for comment.
Sabrina Sobey said the owner told her on the phone that Boulder Bear Climbing Centre was shutting down and she would not be getting a refund.
"He basically said that he was trying to sell the business, but it didn't sell, so he had to close the doors," she said.
Sobey said she paid over $1,000 to sign her daughter up for 15 weeks of climbing classes and had at least 10 weeks left when Markall told her the gym was closing.
"Why are we not getting a refund? It's not our fault that they're closing," she said.
Markall told her the corporation didn't have any money and couldn't afford to give her a refund, said Sobey.
Another parent said she was unable to reach anyone at Boulder Bear to inquire about a refund.
Amanda Trevisanutto said her teenage son, Conley, bought a three-month membership for $244 on Oct. 4 that he hasn't been able to use.
"Ever since then, they haven't been open," said Trevisanutto. "Conley showed up to the facility a few times and the doors were locked."
She said she has tried calling and emailing but hasn't received a response.
"I just hope that if the owner has closed the doors, that he does the right thing and does reimburse people for the time that they purchased a membership, but were unable to use it," said Trevisanutto.
Snow and freezing rain could affect morning commutes on Tuesday, according to a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada.
Daniel Jolivet, 68, had his first taste of freedom this weekend after spending the last 33 years behind bars.
Peguis First Nation is suing former chief Glenn Hudson over allegations he failed to act in the best interest of the band and financially benefitted from breaches of duty — including claims that he enriched himself, his family and supporters.
The Saskatchewan NDP's pace in 2025 has been frenetic.
If you’re ever walking down this east Hamilton neighbourhood during the holiday season, there’s a festive house that just might grab your attention.
It was just a few months ago that U.S. President Donald Trump told the world he doesn’t want Canadian cars.
Flu cases across Canada are on the rise and may push hospitals to their limits over the holidays and into the new year, leading health officials in regions across the country to warn people not to visit emergency rooms unless it's absolutely necessary.
More than 30 years after Canada's military allowed women to serve in combat roles, it's now specifically designing uniforms and body armour to fit their bodies.
The holiday season has arrived in Thunder Bay, and that means reduced hours, or closures, for businesses, city offices, and other amenities.
As Toronto’s food scene continues to grow, some in the industry say the pool of professional chefs hasn’t kept up with demand.
Police have charged a truck driver from the Hamilton area in a hit-and-run crash that killed a tow truck operator who had been stopped while helping a driver on the side of Highway 401 outside Woodstock, Ont.
Power has been restored to most of Haines Junction after a problem earlier on Monday at the local generating station.
A 56-year-old man will return to court on Tuesday for a charge of second-degree murder, laid in a case London police have called an act of femicide.