March 1, 2023 - We are happy to announce our donation of $10,000 to support our Health Centre.  This donation is a direct result of all of the volunteers hours spent operating our store, for which we are very grateful.  

President Ileana McBain presents the Auxiliary's cheque for $30,000 to Board President Jackie Ordronneau and Administrator, Susanne Richter, at their AGM on November 27, 2022.  That's a total of $61,500 donated to the Health Centre from the Bargain Barn this year.   

Earlier, we let you know the following:
 
"The Board would like to reassure our volunteers and customers that we will soon be selling children's merchandise.  We have joined the BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries for their benefits and in addition, we have obtained the coverage we need from another insurer to re-open the children’s department.  A grand opening will be announced when we are ready to commence sales."

Unfortunately, we were recently advised that, because our Health Centre is owned by our community and not by the Provincial Government, we do not quality for their insurance.  It was a big let-down and delayed solving this problem.  We assure you we are actively pursing this issue because we know that this department is a vital resource to our community.

The Board would like to thank all of our volunteers for the hours they dedicated to the running of the Bargain Barn and to our customers for supporting us.
 
Our sales have shown a steady increase over the past months and for January – September we earned over $61,750.  During July and August, our half day Friday opening added just shy of $3,000.  Extra thanks to the volunteers who helped out with this extra shopping initiative. Our e-bay sales are lower this year but still brought in $5,700 for collectables.

We have donated $9,000 to the Harbourside Friendship program that Marlene Cymbalist organizes for seniors.  Our $3,000 bursary and citizenship award was given to Holden Charlton who is pursuing a career in physiotherapy.

In November, we will give a $30,000 donation to our Health Centre for a grand total this calendar year of $61,500.  These funds are used to fund social and support programs at our Health Centre as well as health services, especially nursing services, to keep our health care local. 

What a huge success!.  The Auxiliary raised $2,500 which was donated to our Health Centre.  Teamwork in action!  If you would like to join our team and volunteer, contact us at [email protected]

On October 7, 2021 President Ileana McBain handed over a second donation cheque this year for $20,000 to Suzann and John of the Health Centre.  Thanks to our wonderful volunteers who kept the Bargain Barn operating, despite limited shopping days and the pandemic

We are happy to be open again in our remodelled store, new days and hours, Saturdays & Wednesdays, 10:00 - 3:00 pm, come and visit us

January 2021, despite the pandemic, the volunteers at the Bargain Barn found a way to have a limited opening which raised much needed money for our Health Centre

We will be closed December 20, 2020, reopening in February, 2021 at the store.  Thank you for supporting us during this difficult time.