Bloomex Sponsors Skate Canada Nationals

It was an exciting weekend in Ottawa last week with the hosting of the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships at TD Place. 

This always-superb skating event took place January 16 - 22 and was enjoyed at the venue and through TV coverage on both TSN and CTV in addition to live stream. Canada's top skaters converged on the nation's capital to compete for gold, treating us all to amazing skating routines in the process. 

Kaetlyn Osmond and ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir broke Canadian records in their short programs on Friday night. 

Osmond landed three triple jumps, including two in her opening combo, and earned a Canadian record 81.01 points in the women's event. Moir and Virtue set a Canadian record in ice dance short program Friday night as well and were crowned senior champions on Saturday. 

Pairs skaters Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford took the gold for pairs for a record sixth national title win, with another dazzling routine.  

Cdn Champ Patrick Chan with Bloomex Bouquet

Patrick Chan once again took gold for the men, earning his ninth national title, while in women's Osmond triumphed. Gabby Daleman took silver and last year's champion Alaine Chatrand earned bronze. 

Bloomex flowers grace the VIP reception

As official florist to Skate Canada, Bloomex was again on hand to help sponsor Nationals by providing all flowers, teddy bears, gift baskets and medalist bouquets for the event. 

One of the baskets being created at Bloomex Ottawa

A red and white theme for all the beautiful flowers paid homage to the Skate Canada colours. Flowers helped accent the venue as well as the dressing rooms and VIP lounge. Gift baskets for VIIPs and the hard working volunteers were also well received. Our Bloomex Ottawa team did an outstanding job! 

Beautiful Bloomex flowers in the VIP lounge

On Thursday, several hundred local school children were treated to some amazing skating...as well as to the fun Bloomex Teddy Bear Toss! 

Friday night saw another fun Bloomex event at TD Place with "Pass the Bouquet by Bloomex" in which people in the stands passed a large bouquet until the music stopped and the prize was won. 

Congratulations to all our amazing Canadian skaters for their effort and polished performance at the 2017 Nationals! Bloomex was delighted to be part of it and to lend its continued support to Skate Canada. Enjoy these warm memories of another successful skating event! 

Win FREE MOVIE TICKETS to see "GOLD!"

Movie lovers, rejoice! Not only can Bloomex help you chase away the January blah's with fresh flowers, you can enjoy another free night out at the movies with your special someone. 

Bloomex is offering more FREE MOVIE TICKETS to see the advance screening of GOLD, starring Matthew McConaughey and Bryce Dallas Howard. 

GOLD is the epic tale of one man’s pursuit of the American dream, to discover gold. Starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, he teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard, but keeping it would be even harder, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street. The film is inspired by a true story.

If you love action, adventure, romance, drama...this film has it all! This is your chance to see it first, and see it free! Advance screenings take place on January 25, with GOLD opening in theatres across Canada on January 27. 

Five free movie passes are available for the advance screening in each select city. See the list below for participating theatres and showtimes. Each movie pass admits two. 

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ENTER TO WIN 

Watch for the ticket offerings on the Bloomex Twitter or Bloomex Facebook accounts, and Like, Share & Reply with your city of choice. 

You can also email us at contest@bloomex.ca -- be sure to include your city of choice. 

All entrants will be entered in the draw for the tickets. Winners will be randomly drawn by a panel of Bloomex employees at close of contest. 

Winners will be contacted and emailed their FREE E-PASS to see the movie. 

Good luck and have fun! 

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January 25th, 2017: Toronto - Cineplex Odeon Varsity Cinemas @ 7pm

January 25th, 2017: Vancouver - Scotiabank Theatre @ 7pm

January 25th, 2017: Edmonton - Scotiabank Theatre @ 7pm

January 25th, 2017: Calgary - Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas @ 7pm

January 25th, 2017: Winnipeg - Scotiabank Theatre @ 7pm

January 25th, 2017: Halifax - Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing @ 7pm

January 25th, 2017: Victoria - SilverCity Victoria Cinemas @ 7pm

January 25th, 2017: Ottawa - Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa @ 7:30pm

WIN FREE PASSES TO SEE 20th CENTURY WOMEN

Now that the busy rush of the holidays is over, it’s time to relax. What better way than with a wonderful night out at the movies?

Bloomex would like to treat you and a friend to a movie night! We have five FREE MOVIE PASSES available for each major Canadian city (*see below for city, time and theatres). This gives you access to the advance screenings, so you get to see the movie first! You can then take your friends...The movie will be released in Toronto on January 13, and other theatres across Canada on January 20. 

The passes will admit two people to a special, advance screening for the brand new movie 20^th Century Women starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning and Greta Gerwig along with other amazing cast members. This wonderful dramatic comedy follows the story of three women of different ages who explore love and freedom in southern California during the late 1970s.

The always-superb Annette Bening plays single mother Dorothea Fields, who is trying to raise her son James during this time of turbulent social change and cultural rebellion. She enlists the help of two other younger women: Abbie, a free-spirited artist boarding with them, and Julie, an outspoken teenage neighbour.  A warm, charming and absolutely delightful story is the result, and we know you will love it!

If YOU would like a free pass, please email contest@bloomex.ca or Follow and Reply when you see the contest Tweets from the Bloomex Twitter account.

Let us know: What was the best advice your mother gave YOU while you were growing up?

Tell us your contact info and city of choice.

You will then be entered into the draw for a FREE PASS. Five passes in each city on the list below. 

Winners will be randomly selected by a panel of Bloomex employees at close of contest. 

Winners will be sent a link to download their e-pass. Each pass admits two. 

Open to residents of Canada who can attend the advertised screenings. 

GOOD LUCK! Enjoy your movie night.

January 9th, 2017: Toronto - Cineplex Cinemas Yonge & Dundas @ 7pm

January 9th, 2017: Vancouver - Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas @ 7pm

January 11th, 2017: Edmonton- Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas @ 7pm

January 11th, 2017: Calgary - Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas @ 7pm

January 11th, 2017: Winnipeg - Cineplex Odeon McGillivray and VIP @ 7pm

January 11th, 2017: Halifax - Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane @ 7pm

January 20th, 2017: Ottawa - ByTowne Cinema @ 6:50pm