TORONTO, April 14 /CNW/ -What:        Be the envy of your neighbours this summer! Join lawn and
                 garden experts for a free outdoor clinic to learn more about
                 growing and maintaining a thick, healthy lawn naturally this
                 spring. Topics will include seeding, watering, alternatives
                 to pesticides, information and choosing and maintaining the
                 right gardening tools. In addition to informative tips, the
                 event will include giveaways and great prizes.

    Who:         Canadian Tire Lawn & Garden experts

    Where/When:  Saturday, April 18, 2009 (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
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                 Canadian Tire - Hamilton
                 777 UPPER JAMES ST. S

                 Canadian Tire - Peterborough
                 1200 LANSDOWNE ST W

                 Canadian Tire - St. Catharines
                 459 WELLAND AVENUE

                 Sunday, April 19, 2009 (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
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                 Canadian Tire - Kitchener
                 1400 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH

                 Canadian Tire - Barrie
                 75 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE WEST

    Background:  Canadian Tire operates nearly 1,200 stores, gas bars and car
                 washes in an inter-related network of businesses engaged in
                 retail, financial services and petroleum. Canadian Tire
                 Retail and its Associate Dealers together form one of
                 Canada's best-known and most successful retailers with 475
                 stores in communities nationwide. Canadian Tire stores offer
                 a unique mix of products and services through the leadership
                 of three specialty stores under one roof - Automotive,
                 Sports and Leisure, and Home Products.