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

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

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

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

[youtube]DQ_VKAooCjo&NR=1[/youtube] 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.

Two pretty fantastic Wii games have gone up for grabs at bargain basement prices over at Toys’R’Us this week.  You can pick up either Sonic and the Secret Rings or Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz for only $9.97.  This deal is available both <s>online</s> and in store until May 30th. Update: As of this writing, …Read More

They say small minds are easily amused, luckily I was absent for commentary on this topic during the publishing of this contest, lol. 😛 In any case, Crush Canada has cleverly put together a flash site for all to enjoy and be easily amused (we promise, we won’t judge you). Oh, and while you’re there, …Read More

Thanks harkatsmom for posting this freebie on the forum 🙂 Send ten e-cards and Olay Canada will send you two “Sun Awareness” charm bracelets.  Bracelet quantities are limited to participants who submit 10 valid, non-duplicate e-mail addresses, while supplies last. Click here to get your free Olay Canada Bracelets

Harvey’s updated their website at last adding information about their free Burger Day. Get a free original Harvey’s hamburger on Sunday May 25, 2008 from 10:30am till 3:00pm. This offer is valid at participating Harvey’s restaurants in Ontario and Quebec only. Click here for a list of participating Harvey’s restaurants

Thanks consumatrix for your lovely freebie and deal suggestions 🙂 Here’s what consumatrix said about the art cards at Banana Republic While shopping in the Banana Republic (Pacific Centre, Vancouver), I noticed a stack of beautiful art cards at the cash. The cashier invited me to take as many as I liked. They are black …Read More

Useful and simple tips on saving on Gas by Jerry Dawson of the OregonCatalyst.com 1. Turn off your engine if you are going to be idling for more than 30 seconds. Millions of gallons of fuel are wasted each day from idling. Your starter and battery system can handle the increased activity. 2. Change your …Read More

Reminder of useful links: Canadian flyers list Canadian Coupons Database Save.ca Coupons List Thanks to all the wonderful forum members that take the time to compile these flyer deals Shoppers Drug Mart flyer deals May 24 to 30 The Bay – Scratch and Save Event on May 23,24 and 25th Cascade deal at Price Chopper …Read More

Thanks couponlady for posting this on the forum. Receive a $10 Walmart Gift Card by mail when you purchase just $25 (before taxes) of participating brands between May 15 – July 31, 2008. Total amount does not have to be made in a single transaction. Voucher must accompany your request. Participating products: any size or …Read More

CGet a $10 off any Gillette Fusion razor from Save.ca. Click here to get your Gillette Fusion razor coupon

Thanks bc for suggesting this awesome Apple freebie. Apple will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their latest retail store, Apple Store, Pacific Centre on Saturday, May 24th at 10am-7pm Pacific. The first 1,000 people to visit the Apple Store receive a free Apple Store, Pacific Centre Hill T-shirt. Address: Apple Store, Pacific Centre 701 …Read More