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August 28, 2015May 20, 2026

Keeping Adventurous Kids Hip and Happening for the New School Year

The Carrera junior collection by Safilo, introduces four new fresh sunglass and optical frames for the stylish pre-teen kids of today. Constructed from acetates, metals and a combination of both, the refreshed collection offers a scaled down version of today’s current adult frames. The Carrerino sunglass collection features either a gradient mirror or multi-layered mirrored tints in a variety of colours including adventurous green and daring pink. Carrerino optical frames will cater to every boy and girl, starting with the most conservative souls to the ever so daring and trend setting kids of our world, by offering a multitude of acetate colours and finishes.

Distributed by Safilo: www.safilo.com

August 28, 2015May 19, 2026

OSI Announces New CEO

Dr. Carol Marois, Chairman of the Board of Optometric Services Inc. (OSI), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patrice Lacoste as CEO. He will also be part of Sécuro Vision’s Board of Directors, an OSI subsidiary.

Mr. Lacoste holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of McGill as well as an MBA from Montreal’s HEC. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Mr. Lacoste joined OSI this past February as Executive Vice-President. Before joining the company, he was President of Québec Loisirs.

Founded in 1983, OSI is Canada’s largest network of independent optometrists. With total sales of nearly $200M per year and over 150 employees between head office and its subsidiaries, the company is the buying group of choice to roughly 1,500 optometrists in over 750 clinics across Canada.

OSI developed a complete line of products and services in order to meet the unique needs of its clients. The company developed one of the most recognized bilingual clinic management software on the market and ensures its development, sales and support. OSI also holds its own Marketing Agency, which offers tailored services to its clinics and suppliers thanks to its extensive industry knowledge.

Through its subsidiary, Sécuro Vision Inc, OSI is also leader in Canada’s industrial eyes and face protection market. Among its many clients are major businesses across Canada. OSI is also associated with Optometrists in operating the OptoPlus banner that includes over 25 clinics spread across major cities in Quebec.

August 28, 2015April 24, 2018

VSP’s Mobile Eyes Clinic Comes to Canada

VSP Vision Care Canada’s “Mobile Eyes” mobile eye care clinic is visiting three locations in GTA from August 27-29 offering a free, full, eye exam and eyewear to patients in their first ever charitable outreach in Canada.

Founded in 2005 to help with disaster relief following Hurricane Katrina, Mobile Eyes is a state-of the-art vision clinic and dispensary on wheels which works with local FYidoctors to offer free vision care as they tour different cities when not required for disaster relief.

Working with local partners United Way Toronto, and with a streamlined process that allows them to see a patient every twenty minutes, they expect to offer over 150 patients free, comprehensive, eye exams and eyewear over the three day period. For prescription eyewear, the frames were donated by Marchon Canada and lenses from VSP Optics Group.

VSP-Mobile-clinic — VSP Mobile Eyes clinic at the Community Hub at Bathurst-Finch, Toronto, August 28.

August 27, 2015April 24, 2018

Eyewear Company and Charity Win Gold Business Awards

Adlens, UK-based makers of adjustable focus eyewear, won Gold in the 12th annual International Business Awards, in the category of Best New Product or Service – Consumer Product. The IBA are part of the “Stevie Awards”, described as the Oscars of the business community.

In addition, HelpMeSee, a charity dedicated to eliminating blindness caused by untreated cataracts in the developing world, won Gold in the category of Best Email Newsletter, as well as a Silver and two Bronze awards for their social media outreach.

The IBA award presentation gala will take place in Toronto on October 23rd at the Ritz-Carlton hotel.

Further Information: http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/iba/awards/408_2219_25801.cfm

August 27, 2015May 19, 2026

Local Eye Site Brings #1 Job Site to Canada

Local Eye Site, the #1 eye care jobs site is partnering with VuePoint IDS, publishers of Optik and InfoClip.ca to bring the premier job posting service to the Canadian market.

Local Eye Site, focused exclusively in eye care, have partnered with the best-known associations and publications for Optometry, Opticianry, and Ophthalmology professionals; including Vision Expo East and West, Review of Optometry, Vision Monday, SECO International, The Optician’s Association of America, NROS (National Federation of Opticianry Schools) and JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) and CSOMP (Canadian Society of Ophthalmic Medical Personnel).

“We’re pleased to be partnered with Local Eye Site, as the #1 job site for vision care and facilitate the availability for this excellent service for the Canadian industry.”, remarked David Pietrobon, President of VuePoint. Local Eye Sites’ power network will elevate the presence of job postings of Canadian employers seeking new candidates.

Brad McCorkle, Founder and President of Local Eye Site, looks forward to bringing the company’s robust technology to Canada. “VuePoint’s digital publication and network of affiliations will bring higher visibility for Canadian job seekers and employers alike,” enthused McCorkle.

The service is available with an outstanding introductory offer; $75 US per job posting per month for a single job, and even more attractive pricing for higher volume purchasers. Simply visit www.Local Eye Site.com/canada to get started.

Canadian jobs posted using the promotion code CANADA2015 will automatically receive the Canadian Introductory pricing special.