Let no one say that Canada does not know how to treat the fine men and women keeping the peace in Afghanistan…well, trying anyway, in between dodging “friendly” fire, “friendly” bombs, and not-so-friendly traffic accidents. At least now they’ll have something to keep them awake on patrol. At last, a general makes himself useful!!!!!

Troops to get java fix, Timbits
Tim Hortons to open in Kandahar

Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan are getting their wish — Tim Hortons will be serving double-doubles and doughnuts soon enough.

After weeks of lobbying by the military, the chain agreed to set up a coffee shop to serve soldiers in Kandahar, said Ron Joyce, who co-founded the famous chain in Hamilton in 1964 with NHL player Tim Horton. The store is expected to be housed inside a trailer with takeout windows, and deliveries will be made to the Canadian base in Kandahar by military transport. Joyce said Tim Hortons executives told him about the move last week, when he made inquiries after getting a call from Canada’s top soldier Gen. Rick Hillier about the idea.

Now, Tim Hortons is actually owned by the American fast food juggernaut Wendy’s, she of the square burgers and square founder, but we’re sure the two of them will be making beautiful Timbits together.