Afghan troops to get a warm reminder of home

December 4, 2006…….Thanks to Canadian REALTORS , Canadian troops in Afghanistan will
have a warm reminder of home this holiday season. The Renfrew County Real Estate Board
initiated a campaign to send a $5.00 Tim Horton’s gift certificate to each person serving in
Afghanistan. Their goal of collecting $18,000 to do so was achieved in just four weeks.

“Canadian Forces Base Petawawa is within our board’s jurisdiction and we have witnessed the
grief of the family members of those killed in action,” said Pat Cleator, President of the Renfrew
County Real Estate Board. “We’re thrilled to be able to show the troops that we do appreciate
their sacrifices” she said. “And what could be more Canadian than a Tim Horton’s coffee and
donut?”

“It was moving to read the personal notes that accompanied many individual donations,” said
OREA President Tim Lee. “This campaign touched the hearts of Canadian REALTORS and
that’s why so many responded.”

A banner with the names of each donor will be hung in the Tim Horton’s store on the Canadian
base.

Ontario Real Estate Association
99 Duncan Mill Road
Don Mills, Ontario  M3B 1Z2
Telephone: 416.445.9910
Fax: 416.445.2644

For more info contact:
Sandi Clark
Manager, Communication
(416) 442-5453