All the best in 2011!!

The staff and management of Trent Hills Auto Center and Canadian Tire would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year.

Christmas Trees are Here

With Christmas just around the corner, the Trent Hills Canadian Tire store is getting ready with a great selection of Christmas trees and gift suggestions. Drop by and choose the perfect tree for your Christmas celebration.

We have a great selection of gift ideas for everyone on your list..... toys, appliances, home accents, sports items for the hockey player, aerobic enthusiast, hunter or fisherman, race fans and more....

Also .... watch for our float in the Santa Claus Parade.

Canadian Tire Starting their fundraising for Relay for Life

The Campbellford Canadian Tire staff has started their fundraising efforts for next years Relay for Life already. We had an in-house Thanksgiving dinner and are currently raffling a turkey for Christmas. So if you want a chance to win Christmas dinner just check with one of the staff and buy a ticket.

CTC Staff Supports Relay For Life

The Trent Hills Canadian Tire staff had a great night at the Relay for Life held at the Campbellford Fair Grounds on Friday September10th. Even though it was a chilly night, it was for a great cause and fun was had by all.

Our staff held biweekly bake sales for over three months to raise funds for the Relay and entered two teams into the event. One team was called the Crusaders and the other was entered In Memory of John Rightmyer, an inspirational co-worker who passed recently. The Rightmyer team wore JOHN's name (see below) to highlight his life.

J - Journey
O - of
H - hope
N - Never give up

Together our staff collected over $3,500.00 adding a significant amount to the $150,000.00 plus raised by the community.

Our staff is already planning our fundraising drive for the 2011 Relay for Life and are going to kick it off with a Thanksgiving pot luck followed by a Christmas turkey raffle with more to come.

The Relay committee would like to thank everyone who contributed this year and look forward to another successful campaign.

Canadian Tire Revs Up Racing

Straight From Head Office: Canadian Tire automotive revved into high gear today announcing an exciting lineup of auto racing sponsorships and sponsored drivers for the country's biggest races of the year. Currently in its fourth year as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Canadian Tire series that runs 13 races from Antigonish, NS, to Vernon, BC. Canadian Tire added the Honda Indy in Edmonton, the Honda Indy Toronto and the NASCAR Nationwide at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal to its significant racing presence. Canadian Tire also announced a sponsorship arrangement with Canadian racing legend, Ron Fellows, in addition to their current drivers, Scott Steckly and Mark Dilley.

"As Canada's largest automotive retailer, Canadian Tire has a long tradition of supporting auto racing and motor sports in Canada," said Allan MacDonald, Senior Vice President, Automotive. "Our racing sponsorships will continue to bring the excitement of professional auto racing to Canadian racing fans - a natural fit for our business of helping customers be ready for driving with our unmatched assortment of automotive parts and accessories."

Racing legend Ron Fellows, a resident of Mississauga, Ontario, has a distinguished racing record. He is the first non-American to win in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and won the NASCAR Nationwide race in Montreal in 2008. Ron will be racing the No. 88 Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Nationwide Race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on August 29.

"I'm thrilled to partner with Canadian Tire and represent Canada's leading automotive retailer at one of this country's biggest auto racing events," said Ron Fellows. "I'm really looking forward to competing in this year's Montreal NASCAR Nationwide Series race as a member of the Canadian Tire team."

Canadian Tire's 2010 racing program includes:

    -   Title Sponsor of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and Official
       Automotive Retailer of NASCAR in Canada
   -   Official sponsor of the Honda Indy Toronto
   -   Official sponsor of the Honda Indy Edmonton
   -   NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race as a companion to the Nationwide
       Race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
   -   Sponsor of race car driver, Ron Fellows, in the NASCAR Nationwide
       race in Montreal
   -   Sponsor of race car driver, Scott Steckly in Canadian Tire car No. 22
   -   Sponsor of race car driver, Mark Dilley in PartSource car No. 9

Milverton, Ontario, resident Scott Steckly is in his second racing season driving for Canadian Tire. A 2008 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion, Scott is driving the No. 22 Canadian Tire Dodge Avenger, and posted a top five finish at the Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Mosport this past weekend.

Mark Dilley of Barrie, Ontario, is in his first season driving the No. 9 PartSource Dodge Avenger as part of the Canadian Tire family of drivers. Mark is a veteran driver and most recently posted a top ten finish at the Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Mosport.

Ryan Hebor Does A Great Job At the Ontario Skills Competition

If you were anywhere around 130 Grand Road on Saturday you know what a success the yard sale in support of Canadian Tire's Jump Start program was. There was barely an open spot in the parking lot and we want to thank all of you who came out for this great cause.

To update, Ryan Hebor, our service apprentice finished in 10th place in the Ontario Skills Competition held a couple of weeks ago. To begin with, Ryan was one of only 3 first year apprentices who were invited into the competition. Every other technician was in their third year so for Ryan to finish 10th out of 60 says alot about what a competent, high achiever we have in our service department. Way to go Ryan!!

CTC Staff Highlight McCarthy Ellis

Busy times at the Trent Hills Canadian Tire as spring seems to be turning into summer quickly.

We are looking forward to our huge yard sale Saturday, May 29th which will be held inside and outside at our Grand Road location. Drop in to join the fun.

The garden center is a colourful oasis with flowers and shrubs of various colours and sizes in bloom.

The auto service center is pleased to announce our new Detailing Department where we can do your spring cleaning for you at a very reasonable rate (for your vehicle, that is). Right now if you book and oil change we are offering a 20 % discount on our already reasonable rates for cleaning your vehicle inside and out.

The staff here are looking forward to next week which is Employer Appreciation Week where we can celebrate the McCarthy-Ellis management successes. Since taking over Steve McCarthy has always been a huge supporter of local charity & childrens organizations. Whether through monitary donations, prizes for events or golf tournaments, breakfast club funding or team sponsorship (to name a few) , he has always been behind them 100%. We are very proud of the community involvement our organization has.

Remembering John Rightmyer

Stewart Davies Annual Tournament

For years Fran Davies has been a common site here at Canadian Tire. She moved from the Bridge Street location with us to the new facility and is always ready to lend a helping hand with a smile.

In October 2000, Fran's son Stewart succumbed to cancer at the early age of fifteen, after a two year battle. Fran, along with her friends and family, decided to host a golf tournament in Stewart's memory that year to let the people know how much they appreciated everyone's support during their time of need. This year is the 10th anniversary of the Annual Stewart Davies Charity Golf Tournament and it is still going strong.

This years tournament will be held on Saturday June 26th at the Salt Creek Golf Links in Warkworth. It is a 4 person, best ball format for 18 holes with the price of $60 for non-members and $40 for members. There are meals and prized for all players and all the proceeds are going to the local schools breakfast program. If you are interested in playing just call Salt Creek at 705-924-1521 or visit www.saltcreekgolflinks.com
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Steve McCarthy and the Trent Hills Canadian Tire family have always been behind Fran supporting her all the way. In the past the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families has matched all the proceeds earned at the tournament and this has been very much appreciated.

Ryan Hebor Heading to The Ontario Technological Skills Competition

We would like to congratulate our apprentice, Ryan Hebor, who has been chosen to represent Loyalist College, Northern Ontario and Trent Hills Canadian Tire in the 16th Annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition in Waterloo from May 17-19, 2010.

While attending school this winter, Ryan excelled in his class at Loyalist and was chosen to represent this area. The venue is an Olympic style skills competition which showcases students technical and leadership skills.

Students participate in practical challenges designed to test skills required in technology and trade occupations. Ryan will be competing in the automotive skills arena. The philosophy of the competition is to reward students for excellence, to directly involve industry in evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employer's needs.

Should Ryan do well in the competition he would advance to the Canadian Skills Competition where he would represent Team Ontario. Go Ryan!

Have you seen our new customer lounge?

Here are some shots of our new customer lounge area. We have a large flat screen TV and lots of magazines to keep you occupied while you wait for your vehicle to be finished.


Of course you don't have to sit and wait in the waiting room. Many of our customers use their service time to catch up on shopping. It's all up to you. We are always working at improving our services, so if you have any suggestions, please let us know. Your opinions are important to us and will help us plan what we do next.


Special thanks to Lori Schuett of innovative interiors in Campbellford for designing this great space for us!

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