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CBC News
A dispute is brewing in Quebec over a sport utility vehicle after a winning "Roll Up the Rim" coffee cup was found in a garbage can.
It all started Tuesday in Montreal when a 10-year-old girl found a Tim Hortons cup in a trash bin, according to a report in the Montreal Gazette.
Remembering the coffee chain's promotional contest, she plucked it out of the garbage. The girl couldn't roll up the rim by herself, so she asked for help from a 12-year-old friend.
When the two girls discovered the cup was the winner of a $28,700 Toyota RAV4, they took it to a teacher at the school, who called the girls' parents.
The 10-year-old's father, who wasn't identified, arrived first and took the cup, saying he planned to sell the vehicle and would offer some of the money to the second child's family.
But when the 12-year-old's mother, Nathalie Prevost, showed up, she said her family deserved to take the prize.
Prevost then called a local radio station to ask for legal advice, propelling the story into the media spotlight, said the Gazette.
The father of the 10-year-old said Prevost's radio appeal went too far and that he has changed his mind about offering that family any money.
A spokesperson for Tim Hortons told the newspaper that whoever submits a winning tab to the company is considered the official prizewinner.
Under the contest rules, the girls can't claim the prize directly because they are minors.
My germ issues would prevent me from rolling up the rim on someone's discarded cup. Did no one ever tell these girls about hepatitis? Never mind fighting over an SUV! Get those garbage picking kids to the Doctors.
March 9 2006, 13:49:36 UTC 6 years ago
Germs
I have been trying to think of something funny to say, but the greed of the second family is astounding. Actually, as a Canadian - it's embaressing. Lets hope the parents end up with whatever germs the kids drag home from the trash.March 10 2006, 03:34:22 UTC 6 years ago
Re: Germs
I don't think it's embarrassing for Canadians. I think it should be embarrassing for Human Beings!March 11 2006, 00:32:36 UTC 6 years ago
Re: Germs
It is embarrassing for Human Beings, but especially for Canadians - who pride themelves on being civil.March 11 2006, 01:03:30 UTC 6 years ago
Re: Germs
Don't Canadians pride themselves on NOT being garbage pickers too?