George Torrance Cunningham (February 12, 1889 – March 7, 1965) was an American-born Canadian businessman and the founder of Cunningham's, the 52-store British Columbia pharmacy chain that later became part of Shoppers Drug Mart. Cunningham was also an alderman, a member of the Vancouver School Board and was on the Board of Governors of the University of British Columbia for 30 years.[1] He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the university after his death for his philanthropy, public service and dedication to education.[2]
Cunningham was also involved in athletics in Vancouver in the 1920s, as a president of the Vancouver Amateur Ice Hockey Association, as well as a manager of the Vancouver Monarchs ice hockey team.[3]
^"Kiwani Club Elects Officers" The Vancouver Sun, December 2, 1921 (p. 3). Retrieved 2023-08-22.
^"George T. Cunningham", The Vancouver Sun, March 9, 1965 (p. 4).
January 01, 1970
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