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At Cooper, we’re big fans of men’s health. That’s why our team is proud to participate in Movember each year, to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate, and testicular cancer research. For the third year in a row our team members from British Colombia to Nova Scotia came together to …
Our team was thrilled to lead the 2022 Winter Clothing Drive powered by Cooper Equipment Rentals, which campaigned in Sudbury, Ontario, throughout October. Our team has passionately taken on this Cooper Cares initiative in Sudbury over the past eight years. It now redistributes over ten-thousand gently used winter clothing items into the local community each …
Dealing with loss and grief is incredibly tough, especially when due to an unforeseen circumstance like a workplace injury or accident. Everyone needs support through those challenging times, and it’s a painful reminder of the importance of safety while working in the field. However, in moments like these, it is essential to focus on the …
In November 2021, the Sumas Prairie flats between Abbotsford and Chilliwack, British Columbia, was overcome by mass flooding. The flood was caused by several weeks of record-breaking rainfall, eventually causing rivers and streams to overflow into the mainland. As these homes were in the floodplain, no flood insurance was available to help cover the costs …
Wounded Warriors is a national mental health service provider for Canadian Military members, Veterans and First Responders and their families. We wanted to support this organization because at Cooper, we believe in advocating for mental health and we’re passionate about workplace safety, including the prevention of occupational stress injuries and support for those who suffer …
Over the years the Cooper team in Sudbury has been involved in supporting the Sudbury Community Gardens program. The Cooper staff volunteered their time to assist in maintaining local garden sites at multiple communities throughout the Sudbury area. These gardens have been developed to assist and encourage communities to grow fresh vegetables for their own consumption, teaching them a lifelong skill and helping them out of …
As many of you know, November is the month where everyone grows and shows off their crazy mustaches. Ever wonder what the significance behind this initiative is? Well, Movember is an amazing project that helps bring awareness to men’s mental and physical health. The three main areas Movember focuses on include men’s mental health, prostate …
There was a lot happening in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, between industry shutdowns and increasing unemployment rates, it was difficult for businesses to do social good. But that didn’t stop our Barrie, Ontario team from giving back to their community. By supplying the equipment needed for this project, our Barrie team helped the …
When Richard Dallaire, Branch Manager in Kapuskasing, Ontario, was nominated by his local community to participate in the 2nd annual Kapuskasing Rotary Club Bay Dip, he was quick to enlist the help of his son Tanner. The icy dip held on February 27, 2021, raised funds for the local Kapuskasing foodbank. Tanner Dallaire graciously stepped …
On May 16th Cooper took part in our 1st annual Steps for Life walk fundraiser. If you are not familiar with this fundraiser, it’s run by a national Canadian charity named Threads of Life whose mission is to provide support programs and service to families and individuals affected by workplace injury and tragedy. Statistics show …