VANCOUVER, BC (June 8, 2009) – The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and London Drugs held the BC Blossom Watch Photo Contest from March 28 to April 24 to celebrate the arrival of cherry blossoms. Over two thousand photographs were submitted to the judging committee for consideration. Congratulations are extended to the first prize winner Stefan Loose and the second prize winner Thomas Hentrich. The first prize photographer won a round-trip ticket to Tokyo, Japan courtesy of Japan Airlines. The second prize was a Nikon D-90 and AF-S DX18-105 lens compliments of London Drugs.

In attendance at the presentation were (left to right) Glen Brooks, General Manager Japan Airlines, Steve Chen, District Sales Manager Japan Airlines, First Prize Winner Stefan Loose, Linda Poole, Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Director, Second Prize Winner Thomas Hentrich, and Dave Woogman, London Drugs Store Manager.

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ABOUT LONDON DRUGS
Founded in 1945, B.C.-based London Drugs currently has 69 stores in more than 35 major markets throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Renowned for its creative approach to retailing, the company employs more than 7,500 people and carries a diverse range of health and consumer electronic products. With its strong commitment to innovation and customer appreciation, London Drugs has established itself as a reputable and caring company and continues to position itself for future growth and development.

For more information please contact:
Cynnamon Schreinert, London Drugs Media Relations
604-802-2733, cynnamon@shaw.ca