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www.lbmao.on.ca LBMAO Reporter - January-February 2026 13INDUSTRY NEWSwork in research, advocacy, care, and support for individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis.%u201cWe are deeply grateful for the generosity of our suppliers, Dealers, and team members whose contributions made the 2025 charity golf tournament such a success,%u201d said Ian White, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. %u201cTogether, we have helped advance the mission of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, an organization that supports life-changing work for so many individuals and families across the country.%u201dCystic fibrosis is a progressive, lifethreatening genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, requiring lifelong care and ongoing research to improve outcomes and quality of life. Funds raised through the tournament will help support Cystic Fibrosis Canada%u2019s national initiatives, including critical research and enhanced care programs for Canadians living with the disease.%u201cSupport from partners like Home Hardware makes a meaningful difference for people living with cystic fibrosis and their families,%u201d said Paul Eckford, Chief Scientific Officer, Cystic Fibrosis Canada. %u201cFunds raised through this tournament will help advance critical research, strengthen care programs and bring us closer to a future where all Canadians with cystic fibrosis can live longer, healthier lives.%u201dNow a much-anticipated annual tradition, the Supplier Partnership Charity Golf Tournament reflects the strong spirit of collaboration, community, and philanthropy shared across Home Hardware%u2019s Dealer and supplier network.About Cystic Fibrosis CanadaCystic Fibrosis Canada was founded by parents of children with cystic fibrosis in 1960. Since then, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has grown into a leading organization with a central role engaging people living with cystic fibrosis, parents and caregivers, volunteers, partners, researchers and healthcare professionals, government, and donors. We work together to change lives for the 4,571 Canadian children and adults living with cystic fibrosis through research, healthcare, information, and support. We have dramatically changed the cystic fibrosis story for the better. But we%u2019re not done yet. Not when half of the Canadians with cystic fibrosis who died in the past five years were under the age of 40. We will keep working until all people with cystic fibrosis can live a life Announcements from ronaRONA Now Takes Back Portable Power Tools in 10 of its Stores in Western CanadaRONA inc., one of Canada%u2019s leading home improvement retailers, operating and servicing over 425 corporate and affiliated stores, is launching a new pilot project in collaboration with its longtime partner, eCycle Solutions, to recycle portable power tools in 10 of its corporate stores in Alberta and British Columbia. In doing so, the company becomes the first retailer in Canada to offer this service, which accepts all brands of power tools.Until August 5, 2026, customers can bring back their used tools to any participating store. Recycling services will be provided by eCycle, a Canadian company specializing in IT asset management, e-waste recycling, and refurbishment of electronic devices and electrical equipment. Thanks to this pilot project, RONA now offers its DIY and professional customers a simple and responsible solution to discard these products, in addition to ensuring that they are properly recycled.This service is the latest addition to the array of take-back programs found in every RONA+ and RONA corporate store, as well as some participating RONA dealer stores across the country, for CFL bulbs, fluorescent tubes, batteries and paint. %u201cAt RONA, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and promoting sustainable practices. That is why we are constantly working on developing initiatives and innovative programs that support our clientele in choosing more responsible options. This pilot project is not only a first in Canada, but also a milestone in our customer offering, providing them with an eco-friendly solution to discard end-of-life portable power tools,%u201d said M%u00e9lanie Lussier, Head, Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainable Development at RONA inc. The stores taking part in this pilot project are the following:%u2022 Home & Garden RONA/Calgary Sunridge%u2022 RONA+ Calgary %u2013 McKenzie%u2022 RONA+ S.W. Calgary (Signal Hill)%u2022 RONA+ Calgary (Crowfoot)%u2022 RONA+ Calgary (MacLeod) %u2022 RONA+ Sunridge Way NE%u2022 RONA Surrey (Fleetwood)%u2022 RONA+ Vancouver Grandview%u2022 RONA Maple Ridge%u2022 RONA North Vancouver (Park & Tilford)without limits. Learn more at cysticfibrosis.caAbout Home Hardware Stores LimitedFounded over 60 years ago in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware Stores Limited is proudly Canadian and the country%u2019s largest Dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer with more than 1,000 stores serving communities across the country. The Home Hardware Dealer network improves life at home by providing superior home improvement retail experiences through helpful advice and a deep understanding of the communities they serve. Home Hardware Stores Limited is designated as one of Canada%u2019s Best Managed Companies and recognized as one of Canada%u2019s Best Employers. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca.