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In announcing the deal with Fairfax Financial, the Canadian chain said it remained committed to its philanthropic initiatives, such as the Starlight Dashes across Canada where seriously ill children from the Starlight Children香蕉视频直播檚 Foundation get three minutes to race around the store and fill their carts with toys.

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Gift cards purchased in Canada can be redeemed anytime online and in any store location across the country.

dan.ferguson@langleytimes.com
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