Jim Munro, co-founder of Victoria's renowned Munro's Books, has died at age 87. Bookstore staff said Munro died suddenly Monday while at home with his wife and daughter. Earlier in the day he came by the bookstore for lunch with a longtime staff member and friend. Jessica Walker, a co-owner and manager of the bookstore, said Munro "placed great trust in us and gave us great freedom. "[Munro's] enthusiasm and generous spirit were the hallmarks of the business he lovingly built and tended for more than fifty years," bookstore staff said in a statement.

Source: CBC News November 23, 2016 04:06 UTC