Monthly Archives:: May 2008

Why hello there!

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My name is Cassie, but you can call me MrsJanuary (and no, that’s not my last name, silly – it’s because I was born in January!). I’ve been a frequent visitor and huge fan of Smart Canucks for months now. Isn’t it the greatest? I really enjoy bargains, freebies and fantastic deals and I also… Read more »

Costco Canada: Free Manicure or Pedicure with Herbal Essences Purchase

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Thanks Jacqueline for suggesting this Costco deal. Get a Complimentary Manicure or Pedicure with the purchase of one bottle of Herbal Essences shampoo or conditioner at your local Costco Wholesale warehouse. Offer expires Oct 31, 2008  Click here for more details on this Herbal Essences freebie To get a redemption form click here and enter… Read more »

Clinique Bonus Time at Holt Renfrew Canada

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Thanks sweet_4 for suggesting this deal. With any Clinique purchase of $35 or more, receive two flirty floral cosmetic bags, one full and one mini, filled with these goodies: Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes and Lips Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Strawberry Fudge Long Last Lipstick… Read more »

La Senza Montreal Warehouse Sale

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What? The famous La Senza Warehouse Sale. Over 2 million items $5 or less. Visa, Mastercard, Interac & cash accepted When? May 29 – June 22, 2008 Wednesday 10am – 6pm Thursday & Friday 10am – 9pm Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday 10am – 5pm Where? Mega Centre Des Sources 25 Bovis, Pointe-Clair, QC Near… Read more »

Quiznos Hamilton: 10% Discount

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I got this email from the owners of the Quiznos Upper James & Rymal location in Hamilton. Come into Quiznos Upper James & Rymal location and mention SmartCanucks.ca and get a 10% discount off any menu above $4.99 purchased. (Not in any conjunction with any other offer/discount.) Also for a limited time you can get… Read more »

“My daughter beat me to it”

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Skippy, a very proud father and a fellow Smart Canucks member, tells all as his daughter, Lizzie, graces the front pages of both The Star and The Toronto Sun. Here the family thought I’d make the papers one day. My daughter beat me to it! http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/429166 In SUN too! (Pardon my gloating!) [http://torontosun.com/News/Canada/2008/05/23/5646406-sun.html] Lizzie, among… Read more »

Weird Canadian Laws

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Anyone else remember that episode of The Simpsons where Chief Wiggum is looking up old laws and discovers one that reads “Five kicks of the same can shall be considered illegally transporting litter”?  That’s the first thing I thought of when I came across this: a list of strange laws from around the world.  Their… Read more »

Toronto Events: The Pee-Wee Herman Picture Show

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Ever wonder what it would be like if they took Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and did a Rocky Horror-style live show in front of the screen? Neither have I, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t sound like a garment bag full of fun. The event will be going down at the Bloor Cinema this Thursday May… Read more »

Great Canadiana: The Pop Shoppe

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Nothing beats the taste of a great Canadian soda, and there weren’t any greater than The Pop Shoppe. Starting in London Ontario 1969, The Pop Shoppe let consumers buy their soda directly from their distribution outlets, bypassing the typical retail route and passing the savings on to the customer. It sounds crazy, but it worked… Read more »

How do you save on airfare?

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Most of the time we here at SmartCanucks are the ones trying to inform you — now we’d love it if you could inform us! The internet is plagued with sites promising cheap airfares and last minute deals on flights, but which ones really work? Do we have any frequent flyers here? How do you… Read more »

The return of McDonald’s Mondays!

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Ok, ok — so we’re not really bringing McDonald’s Mondays back. But I stumbled across this clip on YouTube today and couldn’t help but want to share in the silliness. The best part? Ronald is having nothing to do with it. Now that’s a clown who has his priorities straight.