OK, based on Wikipedia and Dr Chris, my take is that Canadian Tire is
Canada's version of the USA's Western Auto (now there's a blast from the
past) and Lowe's wrapped up together.

Thank You Dr Chris & Courtney Hook
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On 12/18/06, Dr. Chris <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> "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......
> > --
> > Jim Thompson
> > 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> > 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
> > 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
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