Mountain Equipment Co-op

• Two B.C. companies help Interior flood victims with more than $600K in new clothes

  “There’s never a good time for a bad thing to happen, but good things come out of bad things. And that’s one thing that we are extremely happy about it.”

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
  
• Kelowna woman to spread mother’s ashes atop Mount Denali with help from BC Lotto

  'Even though this is such a huge, crazy feat, I know that I can do it because I still have that piece of her in me — believing in me,' Aiyla Forgie said.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2021
  
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• Tens of thousands sign petition to ‘save MEC’ after co-op sold to U.S. firm

  "People are really upset. They're angered; they feel betrayed; they feel that there was no consultation here from the board — they feel the board has failed in its duty."

  Economy

  Sep 16, 2020
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• Coronavirus fears dash opening day plans at new MEC Vancouver flagship store

  A bouldering wall and the equipment rental program have both been put on hold at the new Olympic Village location due to COVID-19 concerns.

  Mar 8, 2020
• Tokyo 2020 to mark more marketing freedom for Canada’s Olympians

  For most of the Canadian athletes bound for Tokyo, more freedom on social media is crucial. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are their primary means of marketing themselves.

  Sports

  Jan 7, 2020
• MEC, Lush Cosmetics to close stores across Canada on Friday for climate strike

  MEC says the move is to "to support staff who choose to lend their voice to the movement."

  Sep 22, 2019
• Province of British Columbia urges residents to plan ahead for emergencies

  PreparedBC is teaming up with retailers to take the guesswork out of preparing a grab-and-go kit.

  Canada

  May 10, 2019
• MEC opening store at Saskatoon’s Midtown Plaza

  MEC said its new Saskatoon store will be part of the community and offer classes and clinics to get people active and outside.

  Consumer

  Nov 20, 2018
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• MEC CEO addresses lack of diversity, inclusion in advertising

  "By updating our approach to imagery to be more inclusive, we hope that more people will see themselves as part of the co-op and feel welcome at MEC."

  Consumer

  Oct 22, 2018
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• Family from Ottawa ventures to Peterborough for Learn To Camp program

  The Learn to Camp program is a partnership between Parks Canada and MEC to learn how to camp and boost your confidence in the outdoors.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2018