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'More than a store': What this 135-year-old shop in Bass River means to the community

In this comic for CBC Creator Network, artist Jon Claytor shares the story of the Dominion Chair General Store in Bass River, N.S., and its place in the community.

From coffee to hammers to good conversation, the Dominion Chair General Store has it all

Jon Claytor · For CBC ·
An illustration of the Dominion Chair General store in Bass River, N.S.
The Dominion Chair General Store has been operating in Bass River, N.S., since 1890. (Jon Claytor for CBC )

In this piece for CBC Creator Network, Jon Claytor illustrates the story of the Dominion Chair General Store in Bass River, N.S., and its place in the community. 

An illustration of the Dominion Chair General Store with Jim Grue the current owner.
(Jon Claytor for CBC)
An illustration of horses pulling a wagon filled with chairs.
(Jon Claytor for CBC )
An illustration of Jim Grue in the store.
(Jon Claytor for CBC)
An illustration of a hand touching a picture of a Bass Fishing contest entry.
(Jon Claytor for CBC)
An illustration of Jim's four children as teenagers.
(Jon Claytor for CBC )
An illustration of Jim's children as adults talking about how the store influenced their futures.
(Jon Claytor for CBC)
An illustration of a coffee cup and text bubbles talking about the role the store plays in the community.
(Jon Claytor for CBC )
An illustration of Emily talking about the sense of belonging the store provides.
(Jon Claytor for CBC)
An illustration of Jim inside the store talking about the longevity of the store.
(Jon Claytor for CBC )
An illustration of Jim outside talking about how he hopes the store continues.
(Jon Claytor for CBC)
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