Tim Hortons this week launched its annual Smile Cookie campaign at locations across the country, including Tsawwassen.
For one week, customers can purchase a freshly baked chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $1. One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the week's cookie sales will be donated to local charities.
"The impact of the purchase of each Smile Cookie is tremendous," said David McMullen, Tim Hortons vice-president of marketing. "At Tim Hortons we are fortunate to have very loyal guests and with their support, along with the generosity of our restaurant owners, the campaign becomes larger and larger every year allowing us to support hundreds of deserving charities and initiatives."
The Smile Cookie campaign began in 1996. Last year, it raised more than $5 million across Canada and the U.S. Nationally, more than 500 local charities are supported each year through the campaign.
*** Delta-based retailer Fields is set to expand with a $3.5 million partnership with First West Capital.
Established in 1948, Fields continues to expand and serve its small-town
customers. The deal will see Langley-based First West Capital provide the funding to help Fields fulfill its mandate of helping customers live a better life for less by focusing on expansion in rural Canada.
"Our partnership with First West Capital is a significant step towards making Fields available in more small communities, increasing inventory and developing stronger vendor relations," said president and CEO Jason McDougall. "The funds from First West Capital give us the ability to reach more markets and continue focusing on serving a huge customer base that doesn't get enough attention or respect."
*** The Industry Training Authority recently announced the hiring of an apprenticeship advisor to act as an on-the-ground resource for local apprentices and employers in Delta, Richmond, Surrey and White Rock.
Dal Dhatt will take on the role at the end of the month. He has worked for ITA for the past seven years as administrator for youth initiatives, responsible for overseeing the Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training and Secondary School
Apprenticeship programs.
*** London Drugs is hosting an osteoporosis-screening
clinic at its Trenant Park Square location in Ladner on Friday, Oct. 3
from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. More than 80 per cent of Canadians over the age of 50 will suffer from a fracture due to osteoporosis.
Each year there are more than 30,000 hip fractures alone. This does not include fractures affecting the
spine, wrist, shoulders and pelvis.
Patients attending the clinic
will receive a 45-minute, one-on-one consultation with a certified patient care pharmacist, who can help determine risk factors for developing osteoporosis and also help find ways to decrease those risks with a personalized action plan.
Clinic appointments can be booked by visiting the store or calling 604-946-5642.
A small administration fee applies; a tax-deductible receipt will be issued.
*** 7-Eleven is declaring this Friday as Slurpee Name Your Price Day, giving customers
across the country the power to pay what they want for a large Slurpee.
One hundred per cent of what customers pay will be donated to Food Banks Canada, which supports local food banks.
Every $1 donation equals breakfasts for a week for an individual in need, while a $3 donation translates into snacks every school day for a week for a school-aged child.
