Proudly Canadian – COLAB Bags

COLAB Bags – Designed in Montreal, made for a less cruel world.

Since 2007, the Montreal-based COLAB brand has been designing a new wave of accessories: functional, organized, cruelty-free, and thoughtfully considered to the smallest detail.

Manufacturing is done at some of the world’s finest factories, but the design vision is all sustainably Canadian.

Recycled collections feature solvent-free, water-based materials made from post-industrial and post-consumer waste. Equivalent to 3 plastic bottles per bag, these cutting-edge materials help reduce carbon emissions and the use of fossil resources compared to usual industry standards.

Not only are the materials PETA-Approved Vegan, COLAB’s extensive range of high quality, soft, recycled materials have been tested for durability and strength.

Signature design details include the COLAB branded loop, subtle star reinforcement stitching, signature keychain attachments on larger bags and COLAB padded cell phone pockets. The more you look, the more there is to discover in each bag.

So, if you’re looking for innovative accessory design, try a COLAB bag on for size. It’s Canadian style you can proudly show off to the world.

Proudly Canadian – Organika

From their beginnings 33 years ago in a van driving across Canada, Organika is now one of the country’s best known supplement companies.

The Organika story began in 1990, in beautiful British Columbia, where founder Thomas Chin created the business after immigrating from Malaysia. He saw an opportunity to provide natural wellness solutions to anyone and everyone – making supplements accessible to a wider audience than the industry catered to traditionally.

What started as a humble line of supplements sold out of the back of our founder’s van has grown into a business with over 200 natural health products, including Canada’s #1 selling collagen powder, #1 brand for Spirulina, Bone Broth and maca.

The business has since transitioned to Chin’s sons Aaron (CEO) and Jordan (President) who have worked tirelessly to help Organika become an award-winning global brand, now also offering collagen supplements, kids supplements, and snacks.

Consistent innovation, 32 years of experience in creating high-quality supplements for all ages that include certified Natural Product supplements (NPN), and a mission to help people live healthier, has led Organika to achieve global recognition, including:

Listing in the Financial Times and Globe and Mail as one of the fastest-growing companies 3 years in a row
Best in Asia Pacific Business Award
Certification as a ‘Diverse, Equal and Inclusive’ company
Best new product award for Electrolytes + Enhanced Collagen
Parent Tested Parent Approved seal for kids’ supplements

Today, Organika remains family owned and operates their own in-house manufacturing facility to oversee every step of the process and ensure the finest product quality.

To lower their carbon footprint, Organika is also transitioning their packaging to post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, and by 2025 their goal is to have 100% of packaging transitioned to PCR plastics.

Helping Canadians live healthier continues to fuel Organika, helping them provide the highest quality natural health products on Canadian shelves.

As it turns out, supporting healthy Canadians makes for healthy business as well.

Shop Organika products, from Enhanced Collagen and Bone Broth to delicious Keto Mini Cookies, at your local London Drugs.

Meet the Canadian Rebels Who Want to Transform the Ordinary into Moments of Joy.

“We were basically shaking our fists at the idea of Father Time sneaking up on us,” says CEO Eric Fallon, “While we still couldn’t find the products we were looking for.” That’s how the Rebel’s Refinery brand got started by Fallon and his two best friends, Elan Marks and Justin Maclean, in Toronto.

The team took matters into their own hands, deciding to start what would become a men’s grooming brand. They found their way onto the Canadian entrepreneurial television show Dragon’s Den.

“Kevin O’Leary was a ‘Dragon’ at the time and walked off within the first 10 minutes of our pitch,” Fallon recalls. They ended up landing a deal with another of the Dragons, Arlene Dickinson, and used the money to create their first shaped lip balm – the Skull.
The Rebel’s Refinery brand is literally built on creativity, from its innovative packaging to its quality raw materials and hand-picked essential oils.

“There is still nothing we love more than dropping new innovations and seeing if you all freak out!” says Fallon, “We want to see you smile and get excited whenever you hold one of our items. We used to think motorcycles and being edgy was cool (motorcycles still are – sorry Mom!), but now we understand that being happy is the new cool. That’s why our new tagline is transforming the ordinary into moments of joy.”

Look for rebellious products like Cactus, Ice Cream or Pineapple lip balms, Rehab Roller Under Eye Moisturizer and Dirty Boy Bamboo Face & Body Wipes at your local London Drugs. Then let your inner rebel share the Canadian joy!

Caprina – The Canadian brand that brought the moisturizing power of fresh goat’s milk soap from the farm to the mainstream.

When Canus Founder and President André Bearegard first started researching goat’s milk skin care products in the early 90’s, the rare and expensive milk was not only hard to find for beauty products, but also had a shelf life that was limited to just six months. With the help of research and development, the company has developed over the years a proven technique that transfers the hydrating properties of fresh goat’s milk to its skincare lines while increasing the products’ shelf life to 5 years.

Two decades later, Caprina is now one of Canada’s top selling soap lines.

Local farmers, local community.

“At our brand new facility in Drummondville Quebec, we work with fresh goat’s milk from local Canadian farmers,” says Beauregard, “For us it’s very important to be involved with our local community, giving farmers the opportunity to use their fresh milk to produce quality products.”

Looking for a better moisturizing soap? Canadian goats are ready to help.

Goat’s milk has long been considered one of nature’s most effective moisturizers.

“The secret is in its ‘bipolar’ molecular structure,” Beauregard says, “It cleanses without stripping away the natural moisture barriers of our skin.” This helps make Caprina products natural and gentle enough to use for the whole family.

Caprina products are also recommended by the Canadian Dermatology Review Panel, and recognized to be effective complements to skin therapy for people with psoriasis and eczema.

London Drugs is proud to carry a range of Caprina products, including bar soap, body wash, liquid hand soap and foam bath.

Proudly Canadian Christmas Gift Guide

Looking for gifts with a Canadian flavor this Christmas? Whether Canadian Designed, Canadian Owned or Canadian Proud, these brands and products let you shop with a genuine Canuck connection. So tighten your toque, grab some loonies and check them out. And remember, London Drugs is 100% Canadian Owned since 1945, with our head office right here in Richmond, BC.

Annabelle Cosmetics

Created in 1967 in Montreal, Annabelle Cosmetics develops colourful and cosmopolitan beauty essentials that support a kaleidoscope of cultural diversity, and a vibrant, visionary celebration of humanity.

Pictured: Annabelle Christmas Bag Makeup Gift Set – 5 piece- $19.99

Province Apothecary

Province Apothecary is blending the wilds of Canada into nourishing and balancing skincare. All products are made with the highest quality certified organic ingredients and local ingredients that have been sourced from each Canadian Province.

Pictured: Province Apothecary Balm Trio – $45

Kerr’s Candies

Founded in 1895 in St. Thomas, Ontario by brothers Edward and Albert Kerr after emigrating from Scotland. Today, Kerr’s products are still manufactured at their head office in Toronto in a factory that’s peanut free, tree-nut free and gluten free. Sweet.

Zazubean Chocolate

Started on a pedal-powered excursion by a group of women to an island off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. These fairly traded, organic chocolate bars are good for the planet, good for the growers and tasty for you!

Delecto Chocolates

Made in Canada by Ganong, Canada’s oldest chocolate and candy company, established in 1873, in St. Stephen New Brunswick.

London Naturals Maple Syrup

This 100% Canadian organic maple syrup is made in Canada and brought to you by a 100% Canadian company – London Drugs. Choose from Canada Grade A Amber or Dark.

Sparkmouth Beverages

Non-GMO sparkling beverages flavoured with natural fruit extracts, from a Vancouver, BC Company.

Ethical Bean Coffee & Salt Spring Coffee

Two great organic companies, roasting coffee locally and buying it right globally. Ethical Bean practices promote ecological balance, biodiversity, and community support. Salt Spring Coffee is still owned and operated by the same Canadian husband and wife team.

Lise Watier Cosmetics

Founded in Quebec in 1972. Lise Watier was one of the first women to establish herself in the Canadian cosmetics industry and built a major brand. Lise Watier is now part of the Canadian owned Groupe Marcelle.

Pictured: Lise Watier Must-haves Set – 5 Piece – $44

Roots

Choose from camera bags, cases and carry-alls designed by an iconic Canadian company with its early beginnings in a small cabin in Canada’s Algonquin Park.

Pictured: Roots 73 Classic Messenger Bag – $139.99

Zoe Pet Food

Don’t forget our four footed Canadian friends at Christmas time. This 100% Canadian owned company makes 100% of their dry pet food in Canada with an average of 80% Canadian sourced ingredients.

Starfrit

A wide range of quality Canadian designed kitchenware, brought to you by Atlantic Promotions, a Quebec owned and operated company for over 50 years.

Pictured: Starfrit Maple Cutting Board – $19.99, Starfrit

Mightigrip Jar Opener – $19.99

Trudeau Corp

A Canadian company offering kitchen utensils and accessories to Canada and the world, based in Boucherville, Quebec.

Pictured: Trudeau Pepper Mill – Natural Wood – $19.99

Trudeau Filter Press Coffeemaker – $25.99

Charisma Sterling Silver Jewelry

Made by a Canadian company, designed in Montreal.

Pictured: Charisma Sterling Silver Tree Life Earrings – $25

Salt Spring Island Candles

Salt Spring Island Candle Co. was born from a desire to make clean burning plant based candles while utilizing the best aromatherapy oils to create truly unique scents inspired from Canada’s West Coast.

C&C Candle Company

Hand-poured, 100% soy candles made in

Calgary.

Safari Action Camera

Innovative cameras designed, marketed and sold exclusively in Canada. Part of Gentec, a trusted Canadian company for over 30 years.

Pictured: Safari 5D Action Camera Kit –$99.99

Logiix Accessories

Canadian designed tech products designed in

Vancouver.

Pictured: Logiix Essentials Play Notebook Sleeve – 13 Inch – Sloth – $34.99

Visit Local Central

The Local Central section in select stores continues to offer a fresh selection of hyper-local products, such as Kip’s Kettle Corn, Bear Bait Honey, Harry Beard Oil, True Heroes Coffee and more. Check our Local Central listings to see what’s available in your area!

Canadian Content

Browse our CDs, DVDs and Vinyl Records for Canadian Classics like The Tragically Hip. Neil Young, Rush, Diana Krall and of course, CBC’s The Vinyl Cafe.

8 Places to See Beautiful Christmas Lights in Canada

There’s something truly magical about Christmas lights during the holidays. Thousands of twinkling lights can make any place feel like you’re walking in a winter wonderland. We’ve rounded up eight of our favourite spots in Canada to take in Christmas light shows, tunnels, and even a train.

1. Grouse Mountain

Christmas lights Grouse Mountain Beautiful Canada - London Drugs

Photo by @vancitywild

After taking the gondola up Grouse Mountain in Vancouver, BC, walk through a tunnel of lights before skating and grabbing hot cocoa. Tip: it’s a great holiday date spot!

2. VanDusen Botanical Garden

Christmas Lights VanDusen Botanical Garden London Drugs

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Walk among the maze of Christmas lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, BC. For many it’s a yearly tradition to see the Festival of Lights!

3. CP Holiday Train

The CP Holiday Train is travelling from province to province collecting donations for North America’s food banks. Find out when the train is coming to a town near you – and see a live holiday show!

4. Leduc County Christmas Lights

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Photo by @capitalpowercleaninc

Walking in a Christmas wonderland at Leduc County Christmas Lights in Alberta! Remember to bring a donation for the food bank and snap a great picture with these twinkling lights.

5. Vancouver Christmas Market

Vancouver Christmas Market - London Drugs Blog

Photo by @fraaappuccino

Stand inside a giant Christmas tree at the Vancouver Christmas Market! Reflective of a traditional German market, shop for classic treats, visit local vendors with handmade goodies, and ride the merry-go-round.

6. Bankers Hall

Bankers Hall Calgary - London Drugs Blog

Photo by @aliyahkm

With a huge Christmas tree surrounded by lights, put Bankers Hall in Calgary on your to-visit list for a picture-worthy moment!

7. Prince’s Island Park

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Photo by @anaib

Walk over to Prince’s Island Park near downtown Calgary, AB, for a bridge full of lights and festive Christmas cheer.

8. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Capilano Suspension Bridge - London Drugs Blog

Photo by @vancitywild

All lit up for Christmas, the Canyon Lights at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park are beautiful over the holidays. It gets busy though, so go early or on weeknights if you can!

Did we miss somewhere? Tell us in the comments! Merry Christmas from all of us at London Drugs!

10 Signs You’re a True Canadian Hockey Fan

If you’re like us, as soon as the first cold snap hits you’re reaching for your ice skates and hockey sticks. Whether it’s our kid’s major or junior hockey league, the WHL, CHL, or NHL, or simply the group we meet up with every Saturday afternoon to knock a puck around, we love Canadian hockey with a fire. And not just because we need to keep warm in sub-zero temperatures!

So, how do you know you’re a true Canadian hockey fan? We’ve compiled a list of 10 telltale signs to watch out for, err strive for, this season!

Lace up!

1. When you were growing up, lacing a hockey skate gave you a bigger thrill than lacing your shoes.

2. You take more pride in the smell of your hockey gear than you do in its appearance; the more you use it, the better!

3. Your driveway is a hockey rink. In June.

4. You know the best seats in the arena are in the upper bowl.

5. You think wearing a toque is an acceptable method to hide that hockey hair.

6. There are some friends you don’t see 10 months out of the year. Because they aren’t fans.

7. You understand “penalty moods,” and “shoot out anxiety,” yet you still say please and thank you.

8. A fresh cup of java is your go-to road fuel.

9. July and August are your least favourite months of the year.

10. These are your favourite colours.

LDExtras members! Stop by any London Drugs between October 1 – December 7, 2018, and purchase ANY pack of Duracell batteries, and you’ll automatically be entered to win a VIP experience at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Vancouver this Winter!

Proudly Canadian – COLAB Bags

COLAB Bags – Designed in Montreal, made for a less cruel world.

Proudly Canadian – Organika

Meet the Canadian Rebels Who Want to Transform the Ordinary into Moments of Joy.

Caprina – The Canadian brand that brought the moisturizing power of fresh goat’s milk soap from the farm to the mainstream.

Local farmers, local community.

Looking for a better moisturizing soap? Canadian goats are ready to help.

Proudly Canadian Christmas Gift Guide

8 Places to See Beautiful Christmas Lights in Canada

1. Grouse Mountain

2. VanDusen Botanical Garden

3. CP Holiday Train

4. Leduc County Christmas Lights

5. Vancouver Christmas Market

6. Bankers Hall

7. Prince’s Island Park

8. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Did we miss somewhere? Tell us in the comments! Merry Christmas from all of us at London Drugs!

10 Signs You’re a True Canadian Hockey Fan

1. When you were growing up, lacing a hockey skate gave you a bigger thrill than lacing your shoes.

2. You take more pride in the smell of your hockey gear than you do in its appearance; the more you use it, the better!

3. Your driveway is a hockey rink. In June.

4. You know the best seats in the arena are in the upper bowl.

5. You think wearing a toque is an acceptable method to hide that hockey hair.

6. There are some friends you don’t see 10 months out of the year. Because they aren’t fans.

7. You understand “penalty moods,” and “shoot out anxiety,” yet you still say please and thank you.

8. A fresh cup of java is your go-to road fuel.

9. July and August are your least favourite months of the year.

10. These are your favourite colours.

LDExtras members! Stop by any London Drugs between October 1 – December 7, 2018, and purchase ANY pack of Duracell batteries, and you’ll automatically be entered to win a VIP experience at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Vancouver this Winter!

Are you a true Canadian hockey fan?

Help us get into the hockey season spirit and tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or YouTube for even more hockey inspiration!

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COLAB Bags – Designed in Montreal, made for a less cruel world.

Local farmers, local community.

Looking for a better moisturizing soap? Canadian goats are ready to help.

Did we miss somewhere? Tell us in the comments! Merry Christmas from all of us at London Drugs!

1. When you were growing up, lacing a hockey skate gave you a bigger thrill than lacing your shoes.

2. You take more pride in the smell of your hockey gear than you do in its appearance; the more you use it, the better!

3. Your driveway is a hockey rink. In June.

4. You know the best seats in the arena are in the upper bowl.

5. You think wearing a toque is an acceptable method to hide that hockey hair.

6. There are some friends you don’t see 10 months out of the year. Because they aren’t fans.

7. You understand “penalty moods,” and “shoot out anxiety,” yet you still say please and thank you.

8. A fresh cup of java is your go-to road fuel.

9. July and August are your least favourite months of the year.

10. These are your favourite colours.

LDExtras members! Stop by any London Drugs between October 1 – December 7, 2018, and purchase ANY pack of Duracell batteries, and you’ll automatically be entered to win a VIP experience at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Vancouver this Winter!

Are you a true Canadian hockey fan?

Help us get into the hockey season spirit and tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or YouTube for even more hockey inspiration!

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