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We’ve got exciting news! Purdy’s Chocolates will be featured in the W Network’s fall season of Undercover Boss Canada where CEO level executives take to the factory floors and discover the effects their decisions have on the unsung heroes of their companies. Our [...]
In celebration of Purdy’s very own ‘Sweet Day’ Glee club competing on Canada Sings in support of the MS Society of Canada we have created a “Star” chocolate! Launching early May, our limited-edition Canada Sings chocolate will be available in all Purdy’s shops and online store. This decadent delight features a dulce de leche caramel [...]
On the final day of rehearsals boot camp with vocal coach Sharron Matthews and choreographer Christian Vincent, the team arrived at the Purdy’s Chocolates factory to begin practice. The morning stretch was lead by Diana, to the tune of “The Final Countdown” by the Swedish rock band –Europe. A grueling week of singing and dancing [...]
At Purdy’s, we believe that it’s not just our fantastic chocolates that have made us a favourite for many, but it’s also the fantastic service offered by our fantastic people…and born was our Shop of the Week feature! Each week we’ll bring you stories of one of our 59 shops. You’ll learn about our team [...]
Day 4 of rehearsal started at the Purdy’s Chocolates factory on Kingsway. The team arrived extra early to get some much needed practice in – and the Canada Sings crew was treated to a factory tour by Head Chocolatier, Gary Mitchell! Sharron Matthews and Christian Vincent even put on the required hairnets – which [...]
Canada Sings Rehearsals – Day 3 – Peter Higgins’ Surprise Visit and Announcement
By Samantha_b | March 1, 2012
Day 3 was all about the choreographed routine! The team arrived at the studio ready to show their moves to choreographer, Christian Vincent. The team thought they had improved – but had they? Carolyn: “We would start dancing, and Christian would say – do it again, again, now do it again, again, dance, again…it was [...]
Purdy’s Chocolates glee club ‘Sweet Day’, is competing on Canada Sings for the MS Society of Canada and received a benevolent surprise from President Peter Higgins yesterday. As the team was refining their lyrics and dance routine in rehearsals, Peter arrived to make an announcement. “We are confident that we’re going to win this season [...]
