Thrift Shop

• Fire at Beyond the Blue Box thrift store in Cobourg, Ont., no longer deemed suspicious

  The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has concluded its investigation into a fire that broke out early Wednesday at the Beyond the Blue Box store on Covert Street.

  Fire

  Sep 22, 2023
  
• A tote bag made with seatbelts? Montreal area thrift shop gets creative for its community

  An off-island thrift shop thrives on creating items from donated material and items in an effort to reuse and reduce waste as much as possible.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2023
  
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• New N.S. thrift store a ‘beautiful little space’ with abundance of opportunities

  The Abundance Store in downtown Dartmouth works to support the Elizabeth Fry Society and help marginalized people gain work experience and skills.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2022
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• Fire damage to Edmonton’s Second Chance Thrift Shop estimated at $9M

  Edmonton fire investigators say $9 million in damage was caused to the Second Chance Thrift Shop on Oct. 8 by an electrical short from a vehicle parked inside the building.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
• COVID-19: Volunteers open ‘pay-what-you-can’ thrift shop in Calgary during pandemic

  A Calgary shop is offering free clothing, housewares and food, as well as a plant exchange to those who need a little help as they navigate post-pandemic life.

  Features

  Jul 14, 2021
• Lethbridge thrift businesses: Pandemic sees consignment interest spike

  Lethbridge thrift businesses say the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a noticeable spike in interested shoppers and bargain hunters.

  Features

  Jan 25, 2021
• New Calgary thrift store supports military veterans ‘starting a life again’

  Proceeds from sales will help veterans struggling with homelessness and other problems: 'it's time to pay them back'

  News

  Dec 31, 2020
• On Rock Community Services prepares to open ‘trendy’ new thrift shop

  On Rock Community Services is expanding its organization preparing for the September opening of a new thrift shop.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
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• Saint-Lazare thrift shop repurposes clothing from donations

  Volunteers from La Source d'Entraide are repurposing clothing and reselling it.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2017
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• Are you cold? Vaudreuil thrift store owners set up free coat rack

  A couple who owns a thrift shop in Vaudreuil-Dorion has set up a rack so those in need can take a free winter coat.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2017