Victoria Secret opened its first PINK store in Metropolis at Metrotown yesterday, according to the shopping centre's Facebook page.
Victoria Secret PINK is an offshoot brand aimed at older teens and young women, which features loungewear and accessories, as well as lingerie.
The store had its grand opening at 10 a.m. Thursday, offering treats to customers, including free T-shirts for the first 250 people to make a purchase.
Cyber Games
Metropolis at Metrotown is also the site for the Western Canadian final for the World Cyber Games this month, according to the World Cyber Games Canada website.
Samsung, which launched its first Canadian store at the centre last summer, is hosting the event.
The Western Canada final is being held from Oct. 26 to 28 in the ground level Metropolis atrium court, with competitors playing StarCraft II and FIFA 12.
Winning players from the three Canada-wide national finals will be sent to the 2012 World Cyber Games Grand Final in Kunshan, China from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, according to the website.
To register, go to www. wcgcanada.net/register.
Students win
Four local students had their achievements rewarded last month.
Alice Yue received the $5,000 Standing Tall Award for her achievements in the face of a personal challenge, according to a press release from Coast Capital.
"I can't express how thankful I am to be recognized with an education award from Coast Capital Savings," Yue said in the release. "I know there were many deserving applicants this year, and to be among such outstanding recipients is a huge honour."
Yue volunteered at Byrne Creek Secondary's 30-hour famine and participated in math week and provincewide science competitions, according to the release, and is pursuing an education in health information science at the University of Victoria.
Mikayla Louie, Aliya Dossa and Elyse Gawley each received Citizenship Awards of $2,000 from Coast Capital Savings for their efforts at managing school, personal activities and community involvement, the release stated.
The students were among 48 British Columbians who received Coast Capital Savings Education Awards this year.
The credit union received nearly 1,000 applications, according to the release.
Team effort
Two businesses profiled in the Burnaby NOW teamed up last month on a promotional venture.
The Community Savings Credit Union, which opened its Hastings Street branch in April, had ads printed on napkins that went to local restaurants, according to an email from Kirsten Allen, marketing coordinator for the credit union.
The ad space was provided via Ads on Naps, a Burnaby advertising company.
The credit union's napkins were distributed at Akira Sushi, King Mahal Restaurant, Cristos Greek Taverna, Romana Pizza, Sfinaki Greek Taverna, X-Site Grill and Bistro, La Villetta Ristorante, Burgers Etc. and Oscar's Pub, according to the email.
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