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Plumbing company scoops up pennies

Nanaimo residents eager to get rid of their pennies can bring them to Torry and Sons Plumbing and Heating Ltd.

Nanaimo residents eager to get rid of their soon-to-be-obsolete pennies can bring them to Torry and Sons Plumbing and Heating Ltd.

The company is collecting the coins to give to two charities: YANA (You Are Not Alone), which helps families who need to travel to access medical care for their children, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Pennies can be dropped off at the Torry and Sons’ Nanaimo location on Mostar Road, the Vancouver Island Insurance Centre on Turner Road and Westburne Electric on Boxwood Road.

Other businesses willing to participate can call 250-703-4876.