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Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
Circle K Crowns Rock, Paper, Prizes the Official Game of Summer 2025
Your favourite childhood game, just got an upgrade with three chances to win $25K cash, Sunwing travel and over two million instant prizes LAVAL, QC, July 24, 2025 /CNW/ – Get ready to play and win big! Circle K is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Rock, Paper, Prizes, back for its seventh year! From now, until September 15, 2025, Canadians nationwide, can relive their favourite childhood game, but with a rewarding twist: the chance to win over two million in instant and grand prizes. How to Play & Redeem: Playing is simple and convenient. Canadians can play cross-country via The game is based on the classic Rock, Paper, Scissors: pick your move, win two out of three, and secure the opportunity for a prize. All instant winnings can be conveniently redeemed at any Circle K location across Canada. Grand prize winners will be contacted by an agent. Customers can find their closest participating store by visiting Millions Up for Grabs! Forget playing for bragging rights; now you can play for incredible rewards, and that same rush of excitement you remember from childhood. This year's Rock, Paper, Prizes event features: Grand Prizes: Three opportunities to win $25,000 cash, amazing travel experiences with Sunwing, $10,000 in free fuel, and more! Instant Wins: Over two million instant prizes, including free fan favourites like Red Bull, Froster's, Polar Pops, Takis Chips, candy, fuel discounts and more. 'We're excited to announce the return of Rock, Paper, Prizes, brought back by popular demand as one of our most beloved promotions. It's a fun, nostalgic way for us to connect with our customers year after year and offer incredible value,' said Alissa Woo, Marketing Director, Canada, Circle K. 'At Circle K, we always put our community first, and we hope this game brings a smile to everyone's face, whether they win a prize or simply enjoy their favourite everyday treats like Froster's, Polar Pops, and candy.' About Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 29 countries and territories, with close to 17,000 stores, of which approximately 13,000 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Belgium, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, as well as in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Approximately 149,000 people are employed throughout its network. For more information on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., or to consult its audited annual Consolidated Financial Statements, unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, please visit: Rock, Paper, Prizes Promotion Rules and Regulations * The number of instant prize winners will vary with the number of participants per day. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The contest 'Rock Paper Prizes' is open to legal residents of Canada (excluding NU and YT), who are over the age of 16 (with parent/guardian consent where the participant is under the legal age of majority in his/her province/territory of residence) from July 22, 2025 at 12:00:01 a.m. ET to September 15, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. To enter or for full contest rules, visit Limit: 3 game plays or 1 instant win per day (whichever occurs first) per mobile phone number and per person. Receive 1 grand prize entry per game play. Bonus entries available. Instant Prizes available: 2,000,000 x beverage and food products, ARV $0.75 – $19.99 each, subject to availability. Additional prizes, including bonus prizes and grand prizes, will be available. Odds of winning an instant and/or grand prize depend on the timing of the play. Odds of winning additional prizes depend on the number of eligible entries received. Odds of winning also depend on the number of prizes allocated to your region, as set out in the contest rules. The number of prizes available will decrease as they are revealed and claimed. Mathematical skill-testing question required. Conditions and restrictions apply. Prizes may not be exactly as shown in the contest materials. All trademarks and brand names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Offers herein are subject to availability at participating locations, and while supplies last. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Circle K Crowns Rock, Paper, Prizes the Official Game of Summer 2025
LAVAL, QC, July 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Get ready to play and win big! Circle K is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Rock, Paper, Prizes, back for its seventh year! From now, until September 15, 2025, Canadians nationwide, can relive their favourite childhood game, but with a rewarding twist: the chance to win over two million in instant and grand prizes. How to Play & Redeem: Playing is simple and convenient. Canadians can play cross-country via The game is based on the classic Rock, Paper, Scissors: pick your move, win two out of three, and secure the opportunity for a prize. All instant winnings can be conveniently redeemed at any Circle K location across Canada. Grand prize winners will be contacted by an agent. Customers can find their closest participating store by visiting Millions Up for Grabs! Forget playing for bragging rights; now you can play for incredible rewards, and that same rush of excitement you remember from childhood. This year's Rock, Paper, Prizes event features: Grand Prizes: Three opportunities to win $25,000 cash, amazing travel experiences with Sunwing, $10,000 in free fuel, and more! Instant Wins: Over two million instant prizes, including free fan favourites like Red Bull, Froster's, Polar Pops, Takis Chips, candy, fuel discounts and more. "We're excited to announce the return of Rock, Paper, Prizes, brought back by popular demand as one of our most beloved promotions. It's a fun, nostalgic way for us to connect with our customers year after year and offer incredible value," said Alissa Woo, Marketing Director, Canada, Circle K. "At Circle K, we always put our community first, and we hope this game brings a smile to everyone's face, whether they win a prize or simply enjoy their favourite everyday treats like Froster's, Polar Pops, and candy." About Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 29 countries and territories, with close to 17,000 stores, of which approximately 13,000 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Belgium, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, as well as in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Approximately 149,000 people are employed throughout its network. For more information on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., or to consult its audited annual Consolidated Financial Statements, unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, please visit: Rock, Paper, Prizes Promotion Rules and Regulations * The number of instant prize winners will vary with the number of participants per day. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The contest "Rock Paper Prizes" is open to legal residents of Canada (excluding NU and YT), who are over the age of 16 (with parent/guardian consent where the participant is under the legal age of majority in his/her province/territory of residence) from July 22, 2025 at 12:00:01 a.m. ET to September 15, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. To enter or for full contest rules, visit Limit: 3 game plays or 1 instant win per day (whichever occurs first) per mobile phone number and per person. Receive 1 grand prize entry per game play. Bonus entries available. Instant Prizes available: 2,000,000 x beverage and food products, ARV $0.75 - $19.99 each, subject to availability. Additional prizes, including bonus prizes and grand prizes, will be available. Odds of winning an instant and/or grand prize depend on the timing of the play. Odds of winning additional prizes depend on the number of eligible entries received. Odds of winning also depend on the number of prizes allocated to your region, as set out in the contest rules. The number of prizes available will decrease as they are revealed and claimed. Mathematical skill-testing question required. Conditions and restrictions apply. Prizes may not be exactly as shown in the contest materials. All trademarks and brand names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cision Canada
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Your New Favourite Party Game Is Coming From Canadian Crowdfunding Darlings
From the award-winning mind behind Rock, Paper, Cynic, Dungeon Tryouts has launched on Kickstarter. TORONTO, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Wildly successful Canadian Startup - The Story Engine is thrilled to announce their newest project. Dungeon Tryouts is officially live on Kickstarter! Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform with a focus on building community and forming connections with funders. Connecting with their community has been the key to their success Introducing Dungeon Tryouts - the ultimate party game of fantasy misadventure. It plays like Apples to Apples meets Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and feels like being in an episode of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with your friends. It's the perfect way to break the ice - or help party-goers come out of their shell. Peter Chiykowski, is the Halifax-area based mind behind the award-winning webcomic Rock, Paper, Cynic and the crowdfunding sensation The Story Engine Deck. Through The Story Engine, he has raised $2.5 million in crowdfunding ventures with his friend-turned-business partner Miroki Tong. Their newest venture is hoping to bring their creativity to an even larger audience. In Dungeon Tryouts, imagine you are trying to hire someone for an epic quest - and you have received the worst applicants possible. Your heroes all have quirks that make it hard to finish the job. They aren't exactly the cream of the crop - but neither are the gigs you have for them. It's the player's job to flex their creative muscles by pitching their hopeful heroes at quest auditions, spinning their weaknesses as strengths in the hopes of scoring them the job. You'll need to use some creative thinking to convince the quest giver that your "dwarf who was born in a mosh pit" really is the best choice to exorcise a haunted musical theatre full of singing ghosts! "Our first playtest was unbelievably fun. We were laughing like it was a D&D session gone off the rails in the best way possible, except the rules were simple enough that the non-D&D players were having just as much fun," says Dungeon Tryouts creator Peter Chiykowski. "Our decks help creative people tell memorable and amazing stories. Dungeon Tryouts does that in a whole new way!" Dungeon Tryouts is developed by Peter Chiykowski and The Story Engine creative team, while every card features original artwork by AC Stuart (CollegeHumor, Your D&D Stories, Awoo!). Wannabe adventurers are invited to visit the campaign page to learn more about the hilarious party game. About The Story Engine The Story Engine is an independent Canadian publisher best known for making decks of creative prompts for writers, RPG players, and educators. The Story Engine was co-founded by friends-turned-business-partners Peter Chiykowski and Miroki Tong. The company has raised $2.5 million across three previous crowdfunding campaigns for its products. You can find out more at Peter Chiykowski is an award-winning author, cartoonist, and game designer. His webcomic Rock, Paper, Cynic won two Aurora Awards for "Best Graphic Novel" from the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association, and he has written for the EMBERWIND TTRPG and the video game FRACTER, amongst other ventures. He has published 6 books and run 10 successful crowdfunding campaigns. His comics, memes, and social media shenanigans have been covered by Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, , Buzzfeed, and The Huffington Post.
North Wales Chronicle
14-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Employee-owned Post Office model ‘unlikely to be considered until 2030'
The current level of taxpayer funding for the Government-owned postal service is unsustainable, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said in a new Green Paper on the organisation's future. This sets out its views on how the Post Office should be run in the future, including possible changes to its ownership structure. The DBT said turning the organisation into a 'mutual', whereby it is collectively owned by its members, was a possible long-term version of this structure could see membership limited to postmasters and franchisees, or it could also include customers, employees and communities. But the Government said the Post Office 'should be financially and operationally stable before mutualisation can be considered', meaning it would need to be profitable and cash-generative. It is also in the process of working to replace its Horizon IT system following the scandal, in which about 1,000 people are thought to have been wrongly prosecuted and convicted over shortfalls in their branches caused by faulty software. This means the earliest date to consider mutualisation is thought to be around 2030, the DBT said. It could then take a further three years to implement, with it being a 'complex, time consuming and potentially expensive process', the Green Paper read. The Government said another long-term option for the ownership structure is a charter model, similar to the BBC and universities, which sets out an organisation's public purpose and rules for how it operates. Meanwhile, the paper found that the Post Office's requirement to run at least 11,500 branches across the UK had become 'more challenging and costly' due to rising labour costs against declining visitors across the network. This has resulted in it requiring more subsidies from the Government in recent years, it said. The DBT said one option for the future of the Post Office network was to scrap the minimum branch requirement, meaning it could address loss-making branches and focus on bigger, full-service sites. But it would still have to ensure that at least 99% of the population stay within three miles of a full-service branch under this option. The Government stressed that its current level of funding to the Post Office is 'unsustainable' in the long-term and that the organisation should be able to self-fund investment in its network and postmasters. The Post Office made a trading profit of £22 million in the 2023-24 financial year, according to its latest annual report. But it is estimated to swing to a trading loss of £24 million for the latest year and £60 million over the 2025-26 financial year. However, the Government plans to award a new subsidy package worth £118 million to fund a transformation plan and further investment that could improve its services and its financial position. Alongside the Green Paper, the DBT said it had launched a three-month consultation period, giving customers and postmasters the opportunity to have a say in how the service is run. Post Office minister Gareth Thomas said: 'Post Offices continue to be a central part of our high streets and communities across the country. 'However, after 15 years without a proper review, and in the aftermath of the Horizon scandal, it's clear we need a fresh vision for its future. 'This Green Paper marks the start of an honest conversation about what people want and need from their Post Office in the years ahead.' During a statement to the Commons, Mr Thomas said the Post Office has a 'considerable opportunity to do more in terms of providing services'. He went on to say: 'If we could improve the way in which the banks work with the Post Office, perhaps we could see a much more significant role for the Post Office in terms of the provision of banking services on far more high streets up and down the UK.' Neil Brocklehurst, Post Office's chief executive, said: 'We now have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to have a national conversation about the future of our post offices and their role in supporting communities across the UK. 'This Government consultation is a vital part of shaping what the future of Post Office could, and should, look like.' Dave Ward, general secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), criticised the Green Paper for 'prioritising further cost-cutting and offering no vision for its future'. 'Successive governments have failed the Post Office, its workers and customers – choosing to use government subsidies for planned redundancies, closures and so-called transformation plans that are nothing more than managed decline,' he said. Mr Ward said the CWU was advocating a 'joint venture ownership model' that would bring the Post Office and Royal Mail back together and give postmasters greater say over the governance and direction of the company.
South Wales Guardian
14-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Employee-owned Post Office model ‘unlikely to be considered until 2030'
The current level of taxpayer funding for the Government-owned postal service is unsustainable, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said in a new Green Paper on the organisation's future. This sets out its views on how the Post Office should be run in the future, including possible changes to its ownership structure. The DBT said turning the organisation into a 'mutual', whereby it is collectively owned by its members, was a possible long-term version of this structure could see membership limited to postmasters and franchisees, or it could also include customers, employees and communities. But the Government said the Post Office 'should be financially and operationally stable before mutualisation can be considered', meaning it would need to be profitable and cash-generative. It is also in the process of working to replace its Horizon IT system following the scandal, in which about 1,000 people are thought to have been wrongly prosecuted and convicted over shortfalls in their branches caused by faulty software. This means the earliest date to consider mutualisation is thought to be around 2030, the DBT said. It could then take a further three years to implement, with it being a 'complex, time consuming and potentially expensive process', the Green Paper read. The Government said another long-term option for the ownership structure is a charter model, similar to the BBC and universities, which sets out an organisation's public purpose and rules for how it operates. Meanwhile, the paper found that the Post Office's requirement to run at least 11,500 branches across the UK had become 'more challenging and costly' due to rising labour costs against declining visitors across the network. This has resulted in it requiring more subsidies from the Government in recent years, it said. The DBT said one option for the future of the Post Office network was to scrap the minimum branch requirement, meaning it could address loss-making branches and focus on bigger, full-service sites. But it would still have to ensure that at least 99% of the population stay within three miles of a full-service branch under this option. The Government stressed that its current level of funding to the Post Office is 'unsustainable' in the long-term and that the organisation should be able to self-fund investment in its network and postmasters. The Post Office made a trading profit of £22 million in the 2023-24 financial year, according to its latest annual report. But it is estimated to swing to a trading loss of £24 million for the latest year and £60 million over the 2025-26 financial year. However, the Government plans to award a new subsidy package worth £118 million to fund a transformation plan and further investment that could improve its services and its financial position. Alongside the Green Paper, the DBT said it had launched a three-month consultation period, giving customers and postmasters the opportunity to have a say in how the service is run. Post Office minister Gareth Thomas said: 'Post Offices continue to be a central part of our high streets and communities across the country. 'However, after 15 years without a proper review, and in the aftermath of the Horizon scandal, it's clear we need a fresh vision for its future. 'This Green Paper marks the start of an honest conversation about what people want and need from their Post Office in the years ahead.' Neil Brocklehurst, Post Office's chief executive, said: 'We now have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to have a national conversation about the future of our post offices and their role in supporting communities across the UK. 'This Government consultation is a vital part of shaping what the future of Post Office could, and should, look like.' Dave Ward, general secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), criticised the Green Paper for 'prioritising further cost-cutting and offering no vision for its future'. 'Successive governments have failed the Post Office, its workers and customers – choosing to use government subsidies for planned redundancies, closures and so-called transformation plans that are nothing more than managed decline,' he said. Mr Ward said the CWU was advocating a 'joint venture ownership model' that would bring the Post Office and Royal Mail back together and give postmasters greater say over the governance and direction of the company.
