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THE RONA FOUNDATION LAUNCHES A NEW IN-STORE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR ITS BUILD FROM THE HEART PROGRAM

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, is rolling out a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart program launched last year.

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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, is rolling out a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart program launched last year.
"We're proud to announce that this year we're expanding the impact of our Build from the Heart initiative to include an in-store fundraising campaign, enabling our customers to participate directly in our philanthropic mission," explains Josée Lafitte, Director of the RONA Foundation.
Discover the commitments and community initiatives of RONA inc. and the RONA Foundation by visiting the ronainc.ca website.
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Browning West Issues Letter to Gildan Activewear Shareholders Announcing Intent to Requisition Special Meeting to Reconstitute Board of Directors

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Today, Browning West issued a letter to shareholders announcing its intent to requisition a Special Meeting of Gildan Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) to provide shareholders an opportunity to reconstitute Gildan’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) by removing five incumbent directors and installing five highly qualified individuals: Michael Kneeland, Glenn Chamandy, Peter Lee, Karen Stuckey, and J.P. Towner.

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Today, Browning West issued a letter to shareholders announcing its intent to requisition a Special Meeting of Gildan Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) to provide shareholders an opportunity to reconstitute Gildan’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) by removing five incumbent directors and installing five highly qualified individuals: Michael Kneeland, Glenn Chamandy, Peter Lee, Karen Stuckey, and J.P. Towner.
Browning West is a significant and long-term shareholder of Gildan, with a beneficial ownership position of approximately 5.0% of the Company’s outstanding shares.
We expect that Mr. Kneeland and the re-constituted Board will reassess committee composition and reassign committee chair roles.
Gildan’s Board has demonstrated it is unwilling to act in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders.

The RONA Foundation donates over $730,000 to 175 organizations across Canada

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

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"Creating and launching a new campaign in a difficult economic climate and rallying teams is a challenge in itself.

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"Creating and launching a new campaign in a difficult economic climate and rallying teams is a challenge in itself.
I'm extremely proud of the great mobilization of our network and the RONA Foundation team," says Josée Lafitte, Director of the RONA Foundation.
The campaign took place in all our corporate stores in the RONA network, as well as in 4 distribution centres and nearly 30 participating affiliated stores across the country.
For more information on this initiative or to consult the list of organizations supported in your region, click on one of the following links:

DICK'S LUMBER ACQUIRES ZYTECH BUILDING SYSTEMS

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Dick's Lumber, a banner of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, has completed the acquisition of ZyTech Building Systems, a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of building components and engineered wood products.

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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Dick's Lumber, a banner of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, has completed the acquisition of ZyTech Building Systems, a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of building components and engineered wood products.
"We are thrilled to welcome the ZyTech team to the Dick's Lumber and RONA families," explained Andrew Iacobucci, CEO of RONA inc. "ZyTech is a very strong player in its field.
We are looking forward to better serving our customers through the combined Dick's Lumber and ZyTech enterprise," said Paul McKeown, President of Dick's Lumber.
We are excited to begin this next chapter under RONA's ownership," added Mike Powell, President and CEO of ZyTech Building Systems.

The RONA Foundation Launches the Home Sweet Home Campaign

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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From September 1 to 30, teams from our distribution centres, RONA affiliated dealers and Lowe's, RONA+, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt corporate stores will be taking part in the Home Sweet Home campaign.

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From September 1 to 30, teams from our distribution centres, RONA affiliated dealers and Lowe's, RONA+, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt corporate stores will be taking part in the Home Sweet Home campaign.
BOUCHERVILLE, QC , Aug. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating the Lowe's, RONA+, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt banners, is pleased to launch a brand-new campaign called Home Sweet Home.
At the RONA Foundation, we listen to the needs of our communities and want to help victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with special needs or mental health issues," explains Josée Lafitte, Director of the RONA Foundation.
The campaign will take place in all our corporate stores in the RONA network, as well as in 4 distribution centres, and nearly 30 participating affiliated stores.

THE RONA FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY REDEFINING ITS MISSION AND LAUNCHING A NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - On May 12, the RONA Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary.

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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - On May 12, the RONA Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The organization oversees all the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers which operates the Lowe's, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt banners.
To mark the occasion, the foundation has chosen to redefine its mission, giving a whole new meaning to its activities.
The RONA Foundation's new mission is to improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments or making it easier to access housing.

THE RONA FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY REDEFINING ITS MISSION AND LAUNCHING A NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - On May 12, the RONA Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary.

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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - On May 12, the RONA Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The organization oversees all the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers which operates the Lowe's, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt banners.
To mark the occasion, the foundation has chosen to redefine its mission, giving a whole new meaning to its activities.
The RONA Foundation's new mission is to improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments or making it easier to access housing.

RONA ONCE AGAIN RECOGNIZED FOR ITS LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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This ranking published as part of Mediacorp's Canada's Top 100 Employers contest, recognizes employers who demonstrate leadership in sustainable development and proactively create a culture of environmental awareness within their organizations.

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This ranking published as part of Mediacorp's Canada's Top 100 Employers contest, recognizes employers who demonstrate leadership in sustainable development and proactively create a culture of environmental awareness within their organizations.
To carry out its many projects, RONA relies on the active and enthusiastic participation of its employees who are committed to making a difference.
"Creating a culture of sustainability that reaches all areas of the company is very important to us at RONA.
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DONATE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN LIKE LEXIE AND JANESSA

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Monday, March 27, 2023

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''It is truly an honour to help improve the health and quality of life of children across the country and to help hospitals provide advanced care.

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''It is truly an honour to help improve the health and quality of life of children across the country and to help hospitals provide advanced care.
Today, her situation is stable and thanks to donor-funded support and innovation from her care team, Janessa can now get ongoing check-ups remotely.
By supporting children's hospitals, you're not just supporting children, you're helping entire families,'' explains her mother, Brenda.
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RBC takes loyalty to the next level with Avion Rewards

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

This new program marks a transformation of Canada's largest proprietary rewards program RBC Rewards by preserving everything millions of Canadians have grown to love, while delivering exponentially greater everyday rewards value to more consumers.

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This new program marks a transformation of Canada's largest proprietary rewards program RBC Rewards by preserving everything millions of Canadians have grown to love, while delivering exponentially greater everyday rewards value to more consumers.
Avion Rewards takes loyalty to the next level by conveniently combining industry-leading travel and merchandise rewards, as well as opportunities to earn and redeem Avion points, with exclusive offers and rich new cash back deals that have been reimagined through a best-deal shopping and commerce experience.
"With Avion Rewards, we're leveraging our scale and extensive network of retail partners to deliver unmatched value and choice in a meaningful way.
The Avion Rewards program is nowavailable to more than 14 million Canadians, and will be expanding to all Canadians early next year.