But Wilkie alleges Browning Harvey, a Pepsi distributor in St. John's, is manufacturing an almost identical pin and giving it away for free to businesses who purchase from them. Wilkie created the pin two years ago as a funny way to comment on Newfoundlander's relationship with a popular drink. In January, Browning Harvey announced a free pin giveaway on Facebook. Browning Harvey posted this photo on Facebook in January announcing a free pin giveaway. CBC has left messages with Browning Harvey but has not heard back.

Source: CBC News March 25, 2019 21:51 UTC