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From the GM—May 2020
Dear members, Thank you to everyone for your support, gratitude, and concern during these unprecedented times. The staff and I are so grateful for all the kind words and acts of support you have extended to us. Most of all, we are grateful for all of your help in keeping our store a safe place…
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“The Right Direction”: How the new mural came to be
By now you’re probably noticed the mural outside the store. If you don’t know how it happened to get there, you may have questions. Fortunately, Karma general manager Talia McGuire has answers. It came about in an unlikely way—with some luck, some good timing, and some hard work, according to Talia. “This is how a…
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From the GM—February 2020
Happy February! The days are getting longer and brighter which means, soon, we will start seeing local greens and start reconnecting with many of our local farmers. Over the past couple of months, members of the board and I have been working hard! We’ve been busy building a robust health and safety policy, starting new…
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From the GM—November 2019
We’re starting to gear up for the holiday season here at Karma, but don’t worry, you won’t even notice until December. ???? The first sign of the holidays for us is our annual shipment of Darn Tough socks, and yes, they have arrived and we will begin putting them out very soon! If you aren’t…
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From the GM—May 2019
Dear Karma Members, Spring means new beginnings! At Karma, this has meant saying farewell to some familiar faces among the staff while saying hello to new ones. After over 6 years as Karma’s Member Records Secretary, Kirsten Heyerdahl will be leaving her post to move to Japan with her family. We’ll miss you so much…
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From the GM — March 2019
Dear Karma Members, While this winter seems endless, spring is coming! We’ll be seeing the first of the spring produce soon enough! The staff, committees, and board of directors are all working hard on some exciting things! We are working on launching another social media campaign to attract more new folks to the store (please…
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From the GM—December 2018
Dear Karma Members, It’s been a busy time at the store! We’re busy getting ready for the holidays which means getting in some amazing products for you to savour, share, and enjoy for yourself! The Darn Tough Socks are out in full force and the Stollen awaits you! Be sure to check out our holiday…
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From the GM—September 2018
Dear Karma Members, It’s September! Another summer has flown by. I was rather shocked and not quite ready to see the pumpkins that Tony Neale delivered two weeks ago. “These can’t be real pumpkins… It’s too early,” I thought. But no, the pumpkins are very real and, presumably, delicious. I say presumably because, despite being…
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From the GM—July 2018
Dear Karma Members, July is plastic-free month, and what better way to celebrate the month than with our new bulk bins! Buying in bulk saves on packaging, limits the consumption of food additives, is cheaper, and encourages reuse. Karma offers a few options to limit plastic consumption: you can bring your own container to fill;…
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From the GM—May 2018
Dear Karma Members, It’s official. Spring has sprung! The local greens have started to make their way through our doors, and we’re looking forward to what’s to come. We’re patiently awaiting the fiddleheads and wild leeks. We’ll let you know as soon as they arrive! I am very excited to share with you some very…