Jan. 31, 2012

A wonderful letter we received regarding one of our many outstanding drivers...

"Dear General Manager, Co-op Cabs Toronto,

I would like to give a special commendation to Drago Djacic for his kindness, generosity, and commitment to service. On January 28, 2012, Drago was working as a driver for Co-op Cabs, and he picked my mother and me up at Nassau and Spadina and drove us to 210 Victoria Street, Toronto so that we could meet a friend. After we got out of his taxi, my mother and I realize that her purse had been left in the backseat of his cab. My mother's purse contained all of her identification, along with all of the photos of my father before he passed away last year. While the identification cards and bank cards were quite valuable to my mother, the pictures were even more so – irreplaceable really. We contacted Drago by phone (I remembered his name, and I found his home phone number in the directory on the Internet), and he said he would gladly return my mother's purse. We arranged the time, and he returned my mother's purse on Monday, January 30, and my mother and I were greatly relieved. We would like to give Drago a special commendation for service, kindness, and generosity.

We hope Co-op Cabs will acknowledge his professional service and integrity.

Sincerely,
Russ

Dr. Russ Callaghan, PhD
Research Scientist
Social and Epidemiological Research (SER) Department
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)" 

Jan. 12, 2012

TODAY IS THE DAY! The UN International Year of Co-operatives, officially launches in Canada today, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

From Mark Ventry, Co-op Community Manager, Ontario Co-operative Association:

"We are poised to make Canadian co-operative history today as co-operatives, credit unions, and supporters in 14 cities in every province and territory across the country simultaneously join together in celebration, and through web technology. 

In Ontario, provincial celebrations will take place in Guelph, beginning with a flag-raising at Guelph City Hall. Most of the event takes place indoors, minimizing any chance of a weather disruption.  You are welcome to join us at 11.30am as the celebrations begin.

The national launch event will take place at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre from 11:30am to 1:30pm EST.  The Ottawa event will feature a live webcast starting at 12:30pm EST, whichall regions will be linking to.    Any computer in the world with internet access can hook up to the live feed by logging onto the webcast at this link: http://webcasts.welcome2theshow.com/canada2012live-endirect

The webcast will include remarks by Kathy Bardswick, president and CEO of The Co-operators (live from Calgary) and Monique Leroux, president and CEO of Desjardins (live from Lévis, Quebec) as well as the premiere of a  co-operative musical work by the Montreal group Samajam, who will perform live in Ottawa. 

More information on the International Year of Co-operatives is at www.canada2012.coop. More than one billion people world wide are members of a co-operative. 2012 is our year to celebrate!"

Dec. 23, 2011
Thanks to Sharon from DDB who sent us this kind letter in response to a donation from Co-op Cabs for their ‘Share DDB’ initiative:

Dear Heather,

What a night! Together with your support and generous donation for our silent auction, the entire DDB family rallied together last Wednesday night for Share DDB – a one-of-a-kind charitable initiative showcasing our company’s culture of creativity – to raise over $15,000 in support of Camp Oochigeas and the James Lee Foundation. 

Your special contribution to Share DDB helped to create an atmosphere of camaraderie and cheer that encouraged colleagues, friends and families to dig deep into their pockets this holiday season to give back to the community. Together, we have helped send children affected by cancer to summer camp and supported a scholarship that will benefit up-and-coming creative talent entering the advertising industry.

We know the holidays are a busy time for many of our suppliers and partners, and we can’t thank you enough for your extra special donation to our first annual Share DDB charity event in Toronto. We wish you a merry and blessed holiday season and look forward to our continued partnership in the New Year!

All the best,

Sharon
Account Manager
DDB

View the letter at http://on.fb.me/uIaIPR

Dec. 21, 2011
Co-op Cabs delivered hundreds of toys and a cheque for CTV Toronto's 16th Annual Toy Mountain in support of the Salvation Army. The donation was made in memory of Heather Schell's father, Frank Donald. Visit http://toronto.ctv.ca/toymountain/ or our Facebook page to view more photos!

Dec 13, 2011
From 680news.com - Toronto, ON - The city of Toronto is conducting a review of its taxicab industry for the first time in more than a decade. The review hopes to identify priority issues for the industry and explore ways to best resolve them. Read the full article by clicking the image below.

Dec 8, 2011
Indigo Books & Music Inc. had their Holiday party. Here's what Laurie had to say in a note to our Heather Donald:

"...I would like to say a big Thank You for taking the time to come to our Holiday Event last night and supervise the cab rides. It was a great comfort to our event planning staff to know that you were outside making sure everything goes smoothly.

Your customer service is exceptional.

We love our Co-op girl Heather!"

Dec 2, 2011
Learn more about Co-op's Corporate Account Cards. Choose the one that best suits your needs!

Nov 29, 2011
Co-op Cabs CEO & General Manager Peter Zahakos at Head Office celebrating over 50 years of service! 

Nov 28, 2011
IN MEMORY OF FRANK DONALD CO-OP CABS & CABCOM PRESENTS THE 2011 TOY DRIVE FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN
PLEASE SEND US YOUR DONATION OF A NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY TO THE CO-OP OFFICE AT 130 RIVALDA ROAD, TORONTO, M9M 2M8
ALL TOYS WILL BE DONATED TO CTV TOY MOUNTAIN FOR DISTRIBUTION TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN LIVING IN THE GTA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

Nov 25, 2011
Did you know that Co-op Cabs is the largest approved contractor for Wheel-Trans? Click the image below to learn more! 

Nov 22, 2011
Learn more about Toronto’s Taxi culture. Visit the links for the Ambassador Taxicab Owner Course & Taxi Training and news.

Nov 10, 2011
Co-op Cabs is proud to be a member of the Ontario Co-operative Association. Find out how that benefits YOU, our customers, by visiting the link!
On Co-op - The Ontario Co-operative Association

Nov 4, 2011
The Future of Cabs in Toronto? Check out this Wheels.ca article by Peter Gorrie featuring Co-op on why hybrids win on economic & environmental grounds.
"Try finding an electric cab in Toronto" - Sept. 16, 2011 - Wheels.ca

Oct 31, 2011
Co-op is participating in the Pink Ride! We're happy to aid in breast cancer research by raising awareness and funds in the fight.
When a passenger rides in a pink taxi Oct 1 - 31, they can stand up against breast cancer simply by sitting down!
Photo: Metro (Toronto Edition) pg. 6
 

Oct 20, 2011
Happy Co-op Week! This slogan conveys the contributions that co-operatives make to social and economic development, and makes a great slogan for a billboard or a mobile sign!

Oct 18, 2011
Reach the Toronto market by advertising on Co-op Cabs. Join Dentyne Ice, Zero Calories Pepsi and Oracle software and get your message out.
Visit www.cabcom.ca today!
 

Oct 12, 2011
New rooftop ad for Pepsi on a Co-op Cab near you!

Oct 11, 2011
The new rooftop ads look great!

Oct 2, 2011
Special Sneak Peek of the second commercial that will be on CP24 beginning Monday! Watch now!

Sept 30, 2011
Special Sneak Peek for our Fans of the new commercials that will be running on CP24 starting Monday! Watch now!

Aug 3, 2011
This is a great video which was produced by the Yellow Pages. Yolanda has done a great job as the drivers did in representing Co-op Cabs Watch now!