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]
George T. Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Born | George Torrance Cunningham February 18, 1889 |
| Died | March 7, 1965 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | businessman, druggist |
| Known for | Cunningham's |
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]
Cunningham was born in Dunseith, North Dakota in February 1889 but came to Vancouver with his family as a child. He died while on vacation in Palm Springs, California in March 1965.[4]
References
edit- ^ "About Us". Cunningham Elementary School. Archived from the original on 2007-08-17. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
- ^ "Honorary Degree Citations 1963-1972". UBC Archives. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
- ^ "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).