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HOYA Launches 12 Days of Giveaways Promotion

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HOYA Vision Care Canada announces the launch of a festive promotion to show appreciation for their visionary partners over the holidays. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the nation, including Canadian eye care professionals, HOYA has decided to give back in appreciation for their customers’ support over the years.

The 12 Days of Giveaways promotion will extend to all customers across Canada with surprise gifts that will be added and shipped with orders set to depart from the HOYA laboratories from December 1st through December 16th. There are over 650 gifts including travel mugs, large cleaning clothes, Optical Care kits and more that will be distributed during the promotional period. Customers can check in through social media channels to reveal the gift of the day which will be included with orders at random or selected by the type of lenses for that particular day.

“This will add a much-needed twist to this year that we’ve had,” said Bernard Lecavalier, interim president of HOYA Vision Care Canada. “It’s a small gesture of the appreciation that we have for our customers across Canada and we hope that it will demonstrate the extent of our commitment as the Ally of the Independent practice.”

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FYidoctors Announces VP of Digital and Brand

FYidoctors announces the appointment of Elara Verret to its leadership team in the role of Vice President, Digital and Brand.

Ms. Verret is an award-winning marketing and ecommerce leader with over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in notable Canadian and international multi-brand platforms. In this newly created role, Elara will lead digital strategy and online business for all FYidoctors’ banners.

Most recently, Ms. Verret served as Vice President, Marketing, Ecommerce & Visual Presentation for Reitmans Canada Ltee/Ltd where she led the commercial and operational ecommerce re-platforming and CMS implementation. She has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry from Bishop’s University and completed her MBA in marketing and strategy at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University.  

“FYidoctors is a world-class organization and I couldn’t be more excited to join a such a strong and dedicated team,” said Ms. Verret. “While health and wellbeing have been always top-of-mind, the pandemic has underscored their importance and I’m proud to support FYidoctors in fulfilling their mission to enhance lives through eye care.”

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Etnia Barcelona: Terra. Still I rise

Etnia Barcelona depicts an unexpected awakening. A reconciliation with ourselves and the earth that holds us. Terra marks an inverted exodus from the city to the country.

The striking shapes, details and unexpected combinations of the 2020 Fall/Winter
acetate collection invite you to search within yourself and be free.

Featured model: Ava

Distributed by: www.etniabarcelona.com

FYidoctors Announces Merger with Vision Care Plus

FYidoctors announced the latest merger for the brand with the addition of Vision Care Plus, based in Alberta. With four locations, including Leduc, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, and Drayton Valley – the merger brings the total of FYidoctors clinics in the province to 57.

According to VuePoint Marketing Research Services (MRS), FYidoctors has 8% of the total provincial footprint of non-MD eye care locations in the province.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with Vision Care Plus and announce the addition of four optometry clinics to the FYidoctors banner,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and Chairman of FYidoctors. “With our Home Office located in Calgary, we’re thrilled with the continued expansion across the province and look forward to now reaching more Albertans through vision care.”

In operation for over 30 years, Vision Care Plus was founded by Dr. Donald LeDrew in Leduc, AB. A graduate of the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry, Dr. LeDrew’s practice has grown over the years with the addition of three additional clinics across the province.

The clinics offer a lineup of comprehensive eye care services including complete vision and eye health exams; cataract assessments; dry eye and glaucoma assessments; optomap; eyewear and frames; contact lenses; laser refractive surgery (LASIK) consultations, evaluations, referrals, follow-ups and more.

“For decades, Vision Care Plus has been diligent in providing comprehensive, personalized eye care to the communities we serve,” said Dr. LeDrew. “With this new partnership, we’re excited to continue building on this commitment and to providing the highest level of care possible to our patients in the years to come.”

The Vision Care Plus team of professionals is led by Dr. LeDrew, and includes a team of administrative staff, and optometry professionals including Dr. Shelena Ask, Dr. Donald Chin, Dr. Carolle McCarron, Dr. Jonathon Niblett and Dr. Julie Theng.

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Travel Restrictions Lead to Increased Demand for CNIB Guide Dogs

Travel restrictions, including border closures caused by COVID-19, have resulted in a 300% increase in interest for CNIB Guide Dogs applications.

Guide dog handlers who have travelled to the United States in the past to obtain a guide dog are now looking for a “made in Canada” solution as soon as possible.

Jack McCormick turned to CNIB Guide Dogs after he and his guide dog were hit by a distracted driver in March 2020. As a result, his guide dog was traumatized and had to retire.  

“Not having a guide dog has decreased my confidence. I feel less safe when I travel. I’m constantly worrying about bumping into something or harming myself,” says McCormick, a 23-year-old Oakville, Ontario resident. “A guide dog can help me do so many things, like finding a seat on the bus. I have the flexibility and freedom to go to new places and do things that I can’t do with a white cane.”

The border closure means McCormick is unable to return to the school in the United States that provided him with a guide dog in 2014. Like so many other guide dog handlers in Canada, he is relying on CNIB Guide Dogs to match him with a guide dog to provide him with increased independence and connection with the world.

CNIB Guide Dogs’ Canine Campus opened in June, but physical distancing measures have meant group training is not an option. In order to keep staff and people who are training with their new guide dogs safe, CNIB Guide Dogs has adjusted its training program to accommodate one-on-one training – but that comes at a significant cost.

To meet the need for guide dogs in Canada, CNIB Guide Dogs must hire more guide dog trainers and guide dog mobility instructors. People with those specific skills are uncommon, so the organization is exploring apprentice opportunities.

Funded solely by the generosity of Canadians, CNIB needs more donors than ever before to ensure everyone has access to a guide dog for mobility, safety and confidence.

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