Book of the Month – June

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RelativityRelativity by Antonia Hayes
Twelve-year-old Ethan Forsythe, a precociously talented boy obsessed with physics and astronomy, has been raised alone by his mother in Sydney, Australia. Claire, a former professional ballerina, has been a wonderful parent to Ethan, but he’s becoming increasingly curious about his father’s absence in his life. Claire is fiercely protective of her gifted, vulnerable son – and of her own feelings. but when Ethan falls ill, tied to a tragic event that occurred during his infancy, her tight grip on their world falters.
Thousands of miles away on the western coast of Australia, Mark is trying to forget about the events that tore his family apart, but an unexpected call forces him to confront his past and return home. When Ethan secretly intercepts a letter from Mark to Claire, he unleashes long-suppressed forces that – like gravity – pull the three together again, testing the limits of love and forgiveness.

Book of the Month
Every month we will be featuring a new book to be showcased in our Book of the Month. Staff members and friends will be reading the book and posting their reviews. We’d love to hear what you thought of these books as well. Post your comments and let us know.

Relativity is available at London Drugs along with many other great titles and is on sale for the month of June.

6 Spectacular Canadian Landscapes You Won’t Want to Miss

We all know Canada is beautiful. But that doesn’t mean we’re above drooling over landscape photos. What are your favourite Canadian destinations?

Terence Bay, Nova Scotia

Photo: Dennis Jarvis

Photo via Dennis Jarvis

If you’ve never been to the maritime provinces, this photo should convince you to go. Rocky cliffs, endless skies, beautiful greenery, and the Atlantic ocean.

Gonzales, British Columbia

Photo: Nick Kenrick

Photo via Nick Kenrick

There just isn’t any sunset quite like the one over the Pacific ocean…

Prairie Sunset, Saskatchewan

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Photo via Bill Allen

… unless it’s a prairie sunset. Look at that sky!

Peyto Lake, Alberta

Photo via Gary Ullah

Photo via Gary Ullah

Vast mountains, crystal-blue lakes, and endless forests. The Rocky Mountains offer endless beauty.

Northern Lights, Saskatchewan

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Photo via Bill Allen

Sometimes Aurora Borealis are distinct shapes, and other times they light up the whole sky.

Smoky Lake, Alberta

Photo via ceasol

Photo via ceasol

Later this summer, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba will become a patchwork quilt of farmer’s crops. Canola though, is our favourite.

 

Oh Canada.

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Three Amazing Roadtrip Destinations You Need to Visit

When we think about cultural hotspots, cities like Montreal, Portland, and NYC typically come to mind.  While Nelson, Ucluelet, and Kelowna may not boast the same name recognition, they’re local and offer a similar cool factor without breaking the bank.

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Photo via Kyle Pearce

From vibrant art communities and centuries-old architecture to unique dining experiences and killer views – these small BC “it” cities pack a bigger punch than you might expect. So if you’re craving a dose of culture – and the open road – (grab some travel insurance!) and pack your bags for a scenic drive to one of these hip BC getaways. READ MORE

Upcoming Games for June

Summer is here! June is going to be slightly quieter for new game releases but quality is always better than quantity, am I right? This month we’ll see five new games and two re-releases for next generation consoles! Let’s take a closer look.

Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst

Faith is back! Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst is a reboot of 2008’s Mirror’s Edge. You play as Faith, a courier who gets around the city by way of parkour, delivering messages to help take down the city’s totalitarian rulers. She didn’t use them much last time but this time Faith will be unable to use guns at all, instead you’ll have to focus on parkour maneuvers and takedowns. Don’t worry though, when you’re running you gain focus, and if you achieve enough focus you will be able to see and dodge bullets!

Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst will be released on June 7th and is available for pre-order for Windows, PlayStation 4, or XBOX One on LondonDrugs.com

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Update on Fort McMurray Fire Relief Efforts

Since May 3, the London Drugs team has been in communication with representatives from Northlands, the Canadian Red Cross, the Edmonton Emergency Relief Society, and the Lac La Biche evacuee centre to discuss and determine how the company, its staff and customers can best help the residents of Fort McMurray.

*Today, London Drugs announces all Fort McMurray residents are welcome to visit any of our Alberta stores and we will provide new, replacement passport photographs at no charge.

In addition to this passport photo offering, we would like to thank our entire London Drugs team for all of your help and support of Fort McMurray thus far. Below is a timeline of support to be proud of.

May 3 – London Drugs enabled donations supporting the Canadian Red Cross at cashier tills at all 78 London Drugs stores and online at www.LondonDrugs.com (As of May 13, $83,000 has been collected from our generous customers.) Thanks to the government’s matching program, these donations will go twice as far bringing the current total to $166,000.

May 4 – A dedicated toll-free emergency pharmacy help line is set up and continues to be available with direct contact to two Edmonton London Drugs pharmacists

The London Drugs events trailer is uploaded with medical and personal supplies and travels north on Highway 63 towards Lac La Biche delivering supplies. Evacuees are told to “flag us down” should they need anything. Once in Lac La Biche, supplies are provided to the Bold Centre. Volunteers learn the evacuees are in need of more water, as well as toys and games to provide distractions for the children.

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Emergency Pharmacy Services and Complimentary Charging Stations for Alberta Wildfire Evacuees

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Our thoughts are with everyone in Fort McMurray and surrounding area during this very difficult time. We are currently assembling essential supplies and staff to support evacuees in and around the area. In addition, donations to the Canadian Red Cross can be made online at www.londondrugs.com or at any London Drugs location.

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