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"Yes, We Are Open" Season 9 Episode 4- The Record Centre
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"Yes, We Are Open" Season 9 Episode 4- The Record Centre

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Yes, The Record Centre Is Open!

This week, Al visits  John Thompson, owner of The Record Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. John traded the grueling heat of a paper mill for the warm crackle of vinyl.

In 2011, John bought The Record Centre from a friend—starting with just six bins of records in the back of a video store. He has turned it into a thriving destination that's part record store, part vintage audio showroom, part concert venue, and part record label. 

This is John’s story.

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You can learn more about The Record Centre at TheRecordCentre.com.

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Al Grego

Al Grego

Emerging Channels Communication Manager

Al Grego is the producer and host of the multi-award-winning Yes, We Are Open and Just Good Business podcasts for Moneris. His interests outside of work include podcasting, blogging, and music.

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