It seems Metropolis at Metrotown is already in the Christmas spirit of giving.
On Nov. 19, the shopping centre gave $189,240 to 41 local charities. The money was the result of the mall’s community investment program, which offered to donate up to $100,000 to not-for-profit organizations in Lower Mainland communities that signed up for the program.
Due to overwhelming demand, Metropolis nearly doubled its donation, which went to such not-for-profits as the Boys & Girls Club, KidSport and United Way.
The money was collected through the Metropolis Express, the mall’s trackless train that offers rides to customers by donation. To date, the train has raised over $642,221.02 in funds for local charities, schools and not-for-profit organizations.
‘Rookie’ Pharmasave owners honoured
The Greystone Village Pharmasave may be tucked away in a quiet location, but people heard about its excellent service all the way in Ontario.
Owners Miguel Lopez-Dee and Elaine Wong were recently recognized by Pharmacy Practice+, Canada’s leading pharmacy magazine, for their hard work, receiving the Rookie of the Year Award at the Commitment to Care & Service Awards Gala at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto.
And being in such a peaceful area is part of the reason why their location thrived, according to Lopez-Dee.
“This was an excellent opportunity for us to become a valued neighbourhood pharmacy with that small town feel,” he said in a press release. “We decided to keep the focus on giving customers the full attention they deserve.”
The Commitment to Care & Service Awards honour excellence in all aspects of pharmacy practice.
Burnaby’s TQ Construction up for three renovation awards
There’s a good chance that TQ Construction will take home a trophy at the next Georgie Awards.
The Burnaby-based company is in the running for Residential Renovator of the Year, Best Kitchen Renovation over $100,000 and Best Residential Renovation between $300,000 and $500,000. The 23rd annual awards ceremony will take place Feb. 27 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
The Georgie Awards celebrate home building in B.C. and are judged by top industry professionals.
“At TQ Construction, we believe successful renovation isn’t simply about tearing down and starting over,” said vice-president Helene Belisle in a press release. “It’s about taking a good home and making it even better.”
The acclaimed construction company – founded in 1988 by husband-and-wife team Ralph and Helen Belisle – has previously won 11 Georgie Awards and was named Best Renovator in B.C. in 2004 and 2006.
