Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Canada Day Message from Molson’s New CEO and President, Dave Perkins

Thrilled to have Molson’s new CEO and President write for the Molson blog!  Thanks Dave, and welcome back to Canada.  Cheers, Tonia

Cheers from Molson's new CEO and President, Dave Perkins

I’ve spent the past 8 years outside Canada with Molson Coors, looking after my US and International responsibilities.  I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the extensive global business travel where I’ve been fortunate to meet thousands of beer drinkers, customers, and partners in dozens of countries.  I feel constant pride in being part of a business that builds beer brands around the world that are at the heart of people getting together to enjoy time with friends, family, and colleagues.  Think of how many friendships …

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

This Summer and all Year Long “Here’s To Responsible Choices”

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As the summer gets into full swing we want to pay tribute to those who make responsible choices. Let’s all encourage our family, friends, acquaintances and others to make responsible choices this summer. With summer comes a lot of new activities whether at the cottage, on vacation, travelling Canadian roads, venturing out on new discoveries or just enjoying your own back yard, town, city, farm or retreat. At Molson we say “Here’s To Responsible Choices” and are proud that Jennifer Botterill from the Women’s hockey team as joined with us to help spread the word. Enjoy this flip video clip from Jennifer wishing everyone a summer full of responsible choices. @MolsonFerg

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Molson supports Canadian Women’s Hockey League

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Molson Hockey Cup players and CWHL players – Sami Jo Small and Sarah Love

Happy to report that in ongoing support of our commitment to athletes, teams and sports associations over the years, Molson’s Fund a Champion Campaign has also been extended to include the Canadian Women’s Hockey League! (CWHL) Molson is supporting the association with a $20,000 donation.

At our Olympic Day BBQ in Toronto on Tuesday, Team Canada Olympians Jennifer Botterill and Sami Jo Small dropped in to chat with employees and take some pics.  And in true hockey spirit, we had a road hockey tournament in …

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

2010 Molson Olympic Pins

In addition to internal fundraising efforts, Molson is providing an opportunity for consumers to help fund champions with a commemorative Olympic pin where with a donation of $20.10 to the athletes, Molson will send you TWO pins – one to keep and one to share/trade.  We’re very proud to partner with The Canadian Olympic Foundation and VANOC to provide Canadians with this opportunity to support our team’s success.

Only 2010 pins available!! To donate: Molson Olympic Pins

Cheers, @MolsonTonia

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Molson Celebrates International Olympic Day in Toronto

Toronto Olympic BBQ

Jennifer Botterill’s (Team Canada – Women’s Hockey) Olympic medals

Wooooow! Yesterday was awesome.  In celebration of International Olympic Day, Molson held BBQ’s across the country and invited Olympic and Paralympic athletes from our Fund a Champion Program to join us.

In Toronto, Jeff Batchelor (Snowboard), Billy Bridges (Sledge Hockey) and Jennifer Botterill (Team Canada – Women’s Hockey) dropped in to chat, take photos, sign autographs and play some ‘Olympic’ games with our employees.  We even had a road hockey tournament in our parking lot!

Molson is a proud supporter and the Official Beer Supplier of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games, and, after getting to meet the athletes in person, …