CTV - Canada AM

May 6, 2009
Ruthie Burd, (President, Lunch Lady) is featured on national Canadian television with morning show host Seamus O’Reagan.

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Crossroads Television System

April 29, 2009
Sharon Caddy interviews Ruthie Burd, (President, Lunch Lady) discussing the benefits of healthy, nutritious school lunches delivered to elementary school children.

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Breakfast Television

April 13, 2009
Breakfast Television, Toronto’s most watched morning television show interviews Khadija Gova (Toronto franchisee) and Ruthie Burd (President, Lunch Lady) talking about healthy school lunches delivered to elementary school children.

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A-Morning

March 21, 2009
Ottawa’s most watched morning TV show interviews Ruthie Burd, (President, Lunch Lady) and Jonathan Morris (Ottawa Lunch Lady “Guy”). The interview also features Lunchie, the Lunch Lady’s official and affectionate mascot.

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MB (Magazine for Business) – Markham Board of Trade

February 16, 2009
The Lunch Lady receives the coveted 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Markham Board of Trade.

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The Franchise Voice – The Canadian Franchise Association

January 22, 2009
The Markham Board of Trade awards The Lunch Lady the 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

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Franchise Canada – The Canadian Franchise Association

January 11, 2009
An inside and exclusive interview with Ruthie Burd, President of The Lunch Lady - Ruthie Burd lives by the Three Ps:  Positivity, Principles and Persistence.

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Business Excellence Awards – The Markham Board of Trade

December 11, 2008
The Markham Board of Trade presents Jim Essex, (Chairman, Lunch Lady) and Ruthie Burd (President, Lunch Lady) with its Entrepreneurship award.

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The Lunch Lady featured by The Markham Board of Trade

September 21, 2008
The Markham Board of Trade takes a brief look into one of the Lunch Lady’s kitchens and profiles the company as a 2008 Award Winner.

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Eastern Ottawa Journal

September 12, 2008
Healthy Eating Habits Start in Childhood 
Ruthie Burd (President, The Lunch Lady), shares her thoughts with respect to healthy eating for elementary school children.

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SNAP MARKHAM

October 11, 2008
The Markham Board of Trade salutes the nominees for its 2008 Business Excellence Awards.  The Lunch Lady is acknowledged for its tremendous contributions to ensure elementary school children are taught how to eat healthily.

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The Western Business Journal

June 21, 2008
The Western Business Journal features local Lunch Ladies Lori Volpatti and Kylie Centis as they continue their expansion in British Columbia, gaining “rock star” status with elementary school children. 

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The School Advocate

July 20, 2008
Ruthie Burd (President, Lunch Lady) talks about the merits of keeping kids foods short and not too sweet.

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Frankie Awards – The Canadian Franchise Association

February 28, 2008
The Lunch Lady wins the 2007/2008 Frankie Awards as a Bronze Medalist for excellence in Canadian franchise advertising.

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Frankie Awards – The Canadian Franchise Association

February 28, 2008
The Lunch Lady wins the 2007/2008 Frankie Awards as a Silver Medalist for excellence in Canadian franchise advertising.

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The School Advocate

November 21, 2007
Ruthie Burd, (President, Lunch Lady) discusses easy ways to send positive messages to your kids about food.

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The School Advocate

August 3, 2007
Because the summer winds down in August, Ruthie Bird (President, Lunch Lady) discusses some helpful tips for parents to bear in mind when considering their children’s school lunches.

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Region of Peel – Public Health

May 11, 2007
The Region of Peel, Public Health Department presents the Lunch Lady with its certificate of participation with respect to its “Matter of Balance” Program.  The program is a community forum on the prevention of childhood obesity.

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North York Chamber of Commerce

January 11, 2004
Ruthie Burd (President, Lunch Lady) is recognized by the North York Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to the well-being of elementary school children.