20 locations in provincial ‘hot spots’ will provide appointment-based and walk-in vaccinations

April 20, 2021. Toronto, ON. Shoppers Drug Mart announced today that 20 stores will provide 24-hour COVID vaccinations, starting as early as April 21. The initial roll-out of stores will primarily focus on hot spots in the Greater Toronto Area, including north Toronto, Peel and Scarborough. Residents aged 40 and older can book appointments online (https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca(Open in a new tab)) or by phone. These locations will also accept walk-ins wherever possible.

“As Ontario continues to battle the third wave of COVID-19, our stores and pharmacy teams are stepping up to support our patients and communities,” said Jeff Leger, President, Shoppers Drug Mart. “With the Ontario government’s recent announcement making more Ontarians eligible for vaccines, we believe 24-hour sites, particularly focused on the communities hardest hit in this wave, will help protect more people, quickly.”

The following Shoppers Drug Mart locations will operate 24-hours (supply allowing), providing the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine to patients born in 1981 or earlier:

1 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton, ON

1500 Woodbine Ave., Toronto, ON

2501 Third Line, Building B, Oakville, ON

5230 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke, ON

1500 Avenue Rd., Toronto, ON

4000 Hwy #7, Woodbridge, ON

2345 Yonge St., Toronto, ON

25 Great Lakes Dr., Brampton, ON

123 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, ON

2470 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON

770 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, ON

1235 McCowan Rd., Scarborough, ON

10661 Chinguacousy, Bldg. C, Fletchers Meadow, Brampton, ON

160 Main St. S., Brampton, ON

49 Mountainash Rd., Brampton, ON

2330 Kennedy Rd., Scarborough, ON

2901 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough, ON

255 Morningside Ave., Scarborough, ON

3975 Jane St., North York, ON

34A Avondale Blvd., Brampton, ON

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Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacyleader, with a network of more than 2,400 corporate, franchised andAssociate-owned locations in communities across the country. Loblaw's purpose –Live Life Well^® – supports the needs and well-being of Canadians who make onebillion visits each year to the company’s stores.

Led by Shoppers Drug Mart, the leader in Canada’s retail drug store marketplace and the number one provider of pharmacy products and services, Loblaw offers full-service pharmacies and professional care in more than 1,800 locations, including in Shoppers Drug Mart, PharmaPrix, Loblaw pharmacy, DRUGStore Pharmacy and CENTRESante locations.