We've partnered with the BC Cancer Foundation and other Independent Grocers on Vancouver Island to form The Future Cures Coalition. The goal of the coalition is to raise $500,000 for advanced life-saving diagnostic technology at the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre in Victoria. The PSMA-Pet Scan is state of the art technology used to optimize the [...]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stuart McKean. Stuart was a highly respected Store Manager at our Mayne Island and Q-Cove locations for over 22 years. Stuart left us on his own terms after battling ALS for the past two years. His passing came one day after the ALSBC Walk [...]
In 2018, Stuart McKean, our store manager at Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island, was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Since his diagnosis Stuart has had to stop working and he is greatly missed by all of us here at Tru Value Foods. It is our honour and pleasure to once again help raise money [...]
To Our Valued Customers, Due to the current global health crisis and the unprecedented pressure on grocery retailers and suppliers, we have to make a few changes in order to manage our inconsistent inventory supply. While we are still able to get products to the stores, it is difficult to know what will arrive after [...]
Effective immediately, due to COVID-19 concerns we are suspending beverage container recycling in our stores until further notice. We thank you for your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience!
An update from Tru Value Foods Management regarding COVID-19 and the measures we are taking to safeguard the health and safety of our customers and employees:
Dear Pender and Mayne Island Residents, February 5 th will be our last Canada Post mail delivery. Beginning with our February 12th flyer we will be eliminating the Canada Post delivery of our weekly advertised special flyers. In saying that, we will continue advertising our weekly specials and here are a few different ways for [...]
Sweet, beautiful, magical cherries! The season is upon us. Make the most of it with this simple two-step process and enjoy the fruits of your (minimal) labour Step 1: Choose the best cherries. When deciding which sweet red cherries to bring home, look for deep, dark shades of red. They should be firm and smooth. [...]
Whether you're freezing your late summer bounty or you've stocked up on sale-priced fresh tomatoes, freezing them for another day is a snap. No blanching or peeling necessary. Here's how: WHAT YOU NEED: Large sealable freezer bags, space in your freezer, a sharp paring knife, and glorious ripe tomatoes. WHAT YOU DO: 1) Wash and dry ripe [...]
Well, first, all of three potatoes are delicious, but that doesn't mean you can always use them interchangeably. Here's a break down of the right potato for the right dish. Russet Good old, classic russet! It's a drier potato, with a thick skin making it ideal for baking or frying. Thanks to this dryness, when you bake [...]
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