"There is a lot more to Canadian Tire than Tires", in fact that mantra
even became a ad slogan for them for a while. It is an interesting
part of Canadian Culture check out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Tire

If I had to compare them to a US retailer they are kind of like
Wal-Mart or Target but with an emphasis on Automotive, Home, and
Garden.

One of the most interesting things about Canadian Tire is "Canadian
Tire Money", you get a percentage of your purchase back in currency
that can be used again in store. No self respecting Canadian has less
than a few bucks in Canadian Tire money kicking around in a drawer
somewhere at home.

Chris

On 12/18/06, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote:
> I often hear of Canadian Tire, located (where else?) in Canada offering this
> widget and that gadget or this fluid or that filter, etc.  Everyone mentions
> these "neat" things that you can get from Canadian Tire.  But no one ever
> mentions tires.  Are they the "Pep Boys" of Canada where tires is just a
> "side" or "sometime thing" they sell?
>
> Just wondering while I am formatting a new Airhead Parts catalog and digest
> lunch this afternoon (all at the same time too!) ;-)
> Oops, forgot - this ain't Fridaye, isn't it?
>
> We're having a heat wave of 30f here on the beach in Ventura at 5 this
> morning......
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> Jim Thompson
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> 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
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