This past Saturday marked the opening of one of Ontario’s largest tourism draws: Canada’s Wonderland. Canada’s premier amusement park opened their 2018 season with great fanfare, as with this year’s opening there are two new rides being introduced to the park’s already explosively entertaining lineup.

Lumberjack:

The Lumberjack, as the ride’s name implies, is designed to mock the swinging axes of a tree faller. It’s one that’s definitely for the thrill-seeker, as it will have two axes swinging on a pendulum that will swing riders on a full 36o degree loop.

Flying Canoes:

This ride, the Flying Canoes, is a more tame option than the previously mentioned ride. It’s designed to be a family-friendly ride that can seat two to a boat and will give riders the chance to control the trajectory of their ride as there are interactive controls that you can direct.

Lakeside Lagoon:

This is less of a new ride, and more of an expansion as Splash Island’s children’s pool is going to now be called Lakeside Lagoon. This is because the pool will be doubling in size and will also include a fun and interactive spray (one that I’m sure the kids will enjoy, but the parents/babysitters might find a little irritating!)

There are also new food and drink offerings at Canada’s Wonderland this year. To drink, why not try out some of the new craft beer selections, available thanks to a partnering with the Great Lakes Brewery. You can test out the new Leviathan Lager and Behemoth Blonde Ale at the new Minebuster Bar (in the Action Zone) and Medieval Refreshments (located in Medieval Faire).

To eat, you could try out the new poutine offering that won an internal competition among various dining locations at Canada’s Wonderland. This signature dish, aptly named “The Kicker”, has the typical base of fries but is then topped with chicken, BBQ sauce, Chipotle Baja sauce, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, diced tomatoes, green onions, and nacho cheese sauce. But then to substitute the traditional cheese curds, they’ve put in mozzarella shredded cheese.

You can pick up the Kicker, plus the new butter chicken poutine and pea meal bacon poutine at the new poutinerie locations at Canada’s Wonderland, which are the Apres Poutinerie and Action Zone Poutinerie, which is replacing the Bistro 81 food truck.

Learn more about the new offerings from Canada’s Wonderland here.

The Home Depot Canada has a new list of FREE workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels that are going in May 2018! You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops, the registration dates are shown beside each workshop. 

This is a reminder to book for the FREE Workshop:

• Do-It-Yourself Workshops:
  • Saturday, May 05, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Planting and Caring for Perennials. This workshop will teach participants about the basics of perennials: how to choose perennial plants, preparing the soil for planting, planting perennials, as well as caring for mature plants.  (Registration closes May 2, 2018)

You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops.

Click here to get all Home Depot Canada online offers.

Click here to view The Home Depot flyers

Summertime is the perfect time for attending as many live concerts as possible! Live Nation Canada knows how important concerts are to the summer experience and so are offering a deal where you can buy tickets to qualifying shows for just $20. This deal starts at 8am local time on April 30 to 11:59 pm local time on May 8, 2018 on select shows, while supplies last. To buy your tickets, click for participating dates & select $20 ticket.

Toys R Us Canada has FREE Family Events in May 2018. The Toys R Us Family Events include fun make & Takes, product demos, giveaways and more.

Visit your local Toys “R” Us store to take part in the exciting promotions and activities your kids will love. All events are offered In-store only. While quantities last. Giveaways and make and takes are limit to one per child. Events recommended for children ages 4 years and up.

Here is a preview of Toys “R” Us upcoming FREE Family events for May 2018:

Friday, May 4, 2018 – Thursday, May 10, 2018

Marvel Avengers Gift with Purchase

• Spider-Man and Iron Man team up!
• Receive a FREE Exclusive Marvel Pint Size Heroes Key Chain 2-Pack when you spend $40 or more (before taxes) on ANY Marvel toy product(s)
• Available instore only. Limit one per customer. Min. 24 per store. While they last!

Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Marvel Avengers Event

• The Avengers have assembled!
• Your little hero can join us in-store for an action-packed playtime event including building their own LEGO Iron Man mosaic, a scavenger hunt with poster giveaway AND a Nerf product demo & play session.
• Activities recommended for kids ages 4 and up. Parental supervision is required at all times. All giveaways and event material are available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Limit one per customer.

Sunday, May 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Nerf Mayhem Demo Events 

• Put your Nerf Blaster skills to the test!
• Every Sunday during the month of May customers can test their accuracy with 1 of 6 Nerf blasters! Take aim at our Nerf target and watch your darts go the distance!
• Test your precision with one of the following blasters: Nerf Modulus Mediator, Nerf Rival Helios XVII,Nerf N Strike Surgefire, Nerf Avengers Assembler Gear – Spider-Man, Iron Man or Captain America!
• Nerf demo items may vary by store. Event schedule is subject to change

Friday, May 11, 2018 – Thursday, May 17, 2018 

Play-Doh Savings Card 

• A little extra $Doh?
• Receive a $10 Play-Doh Shopping Card when you spend $20 or more (before taxes) on ANY Play-Doh
• For use on your next Play-Doh purchase of $10 or more (before taxes) from May 17th – June 7th. Some conditions apply, see card for details. Available instore only. While they last.

Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day Event 

• Let’s cook up some fun with Barbie this Mother’s Day weekend!
• Decorate a cookie treat with your kids and receive a $5 Shopping Card*. Explore the Barbie® Pizza Chef Doll and Playset and create doll-sized mini pizzas through our demo and play session!
• No registration required. Limit three cookies per child. While quantities last. *No purchase necessary.Available instore only. Shopping card will be distributed to adults only. Redeem with minimum spend of $5 or more (before taxes) Some conditions apply, see card for details. While they last.

Saturday, May 12, 2018 Starting at 11:00 a.m. 

Pokémon Foil Card Giveaway! 

• Calling all collectors! 
• FREE Pokémon TCG: Sun and Moon Forbidden Light Foil Fennekin Card
• Max. 100 per store. Available instore only. While they last.

Friday, May 25th – Thursday, May 31st 

Thomas Engine Gift with Purchase 

• Choo! Choo! All aboard the rainbow train! 
• Receive a FREE special edition rainbow Thomas engine, when you spend $25 or more (before taxes) on ANY Thomas Toys.
• Available instore only. Min. 24 per store. While they last.

Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 11:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted Event 

• See you at the finish line! 
• Bring in your kid(s) to design their own Hot Wheels car! Race it or crash test it on our exclusive track sets.
• No purchase necessary. Activities recommended for kids 4 and up. All event material and giveaways are available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Max. 100 cars per store. Limit one giveaway per child.

No registration required. Events recommended for kids 4 and up. Event material available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Limit one per child.

The child must be present to participate. Parental supervision required at all times. Event activities may vary by store and are subject to change. While supplies last. Limit one per customer.

Parental supervision required at all times. All giveaways and event material available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Limit one per customer. 

Click here to view the Toys R Us flyer.

Click here to get more information on this event.

Toys R Us Canada has FREE Family Events in April 2018. The Toys R Us Family Events include fun make & Takes, product demos, giveaways and more.

Visit your local Toys “R” Us store to take part in the exciting promotions and activities your kids will love. All events are offered In-store only. While quantities last. Giveaways and make and takes are limit to one per child. Events recommended for children ages 4 years and up.

Saturday April 28, 2018, From 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.:

Fingerlings UNTAMED Event

New from the creators of Fingerlings, meet the UNTAMED Raptors! With over 40+ different sounds and interactions. They roar, hiss, chomp, nuzzle, purr and pass GAS! See the interactive Raptors live in person as they react to touch, motion and sound!

No registration required. Events recommended for kids 4 and up. Event material available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Limit one per child.

The child must be present to participate. Parental supervision required at all times. Event activities may vary by store and are subject to change. While supplies last. Limit one per customer.

Click here to view the Toys R Us flyer.

Click here to get more information on this event.

Good morning! Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies is here every Saturday 🙂 Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00 am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!

Cineplex Canada has released their new schedule. The Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies include:

• Today, Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 11:00 am the film Pup Star: World Tour, Family, Musical, is the Family Favourites for $2.99 (1h 27m).

Here’s a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:

May 2018:

• Saturday, May 5, 2018: Ferdinand
• Saturday, May 12, 2018: Jumanji
• Saturday, May 19, 2018: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
• Saturday, May 26, 2018: Peter Rabbit

June 2018:

• Saturday, June 2, 2018: Early Man
• Saturday, June 9, 2018: Storks
• Saturday, June 16, 2018: Justice League
• Saturday, June 23, 2018: The Land Before Time
• Saturday, June 30, 2018: Despicable Me 3

Click here to view a list of participating Cineplex movie theatres locations

Free Comic Book Day Canada 2018 is happening on Saturday, May 5. On this special day, participating comic book shops give away a free comic book to everyone! Free Comic Book Day website has a store locator where you can put in your postal code and find your nearest participating comic book shop.

Free Comic Book Day is an annual event founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book that they’ll love. Every first Saturday in May, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage fans, both old and new, to flock to the best place in the comic book community: local comic shops. These are the hubs of our community, where fans can come together and discover new comics, make lifelong friends, and find a sense of commonality.

Major publishers such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, and Image Comics put out free comics for fans to enjoy at the more than 2,300 local comic shops participating in Free Comic Book Day. There’s truly a book for everyone: from superheroes, to popular film and television shows, to beloved video games, and all-ages stories. Popular series from past years have included Bob’s Burgers, Doctor Who, Assassin’s Creed, and SpongeBob.

Click here to find out more about Free Comic Book Day Canada.

The Home Depot Canada has a new list of FREE workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels that are going in April 2018! You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops, the registration dates are shown beside each workshop. 

This is a reminder to book for the FREE Workshop:

• Do-It-Yourself Workshops:
  • Sunday, April 29, 2018 – 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM: Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal: exterior painting, landscaping and gardening. Participants will learn about actions they can take to improve the curb appeal of their homes, including painting and landscaping tips, as well as installing accessories and lighting fixtures.  (Registration closes April 26, 2018)

You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops.

Click here to get all Home Depot Canada online offers.

Click here to view The Home Depot flyers

The food recall warning posted on April 15, 2018, has been updated to include additional distribution and product information.

Groupe Adonis Inc. is recalling Montana brand frozen strawberries from the marketplace due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Food contaminated with Hepatitis A virus may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this virus may cause hepatitis and produce a self-limited disease that does not result in chronic infection or chronic liver disease. The illness is usually mild and starts about 15 to 50 days after the contaminated food is eaten. It generally goes away by itself in a week or two, although it can last up to 6 months in some people. It can cause inflammation of the liver, and symptoms may include fever, low appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, and yellowing in the whites of the eyes and the skin (jaundice).

There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Click here to read more information about this recall.

The Home Depot Canada has a new list of FREE workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels that are going in May 2018! You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops, the registration dates are shown beside each workshop. The Home Depot Canada May 2018 FREE workshops include:

• Kids Workshops:
  • Saturday, May 12, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Build a Windmill Planter. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own windmill planter out of wood. (Registration closes May 6, 2018)

• Do-It-Yourself Workshops:
  • Saturday, May 05, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Planting and Caring for Perennials. This workshop will teach participants about the basics of perennials: how to choose perennial plants, preparing the soil for planting, planting perennials, as well as caring for mature plants.  (Registration closes May 2, 2018)
  • Wednesday, May 16, 2018 – 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM: Build a Planter Bench. This workshop will provide participants with information on how to build a planter bench. The focus of this workshop is on a child-size bench, but you will learn how to alter the plan to make it more suitable for adult seating. (Registration closes May 13, 2018)
  • Sunday, May 27, 2018 – 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM: Planning & Building a Deck. Participants will learn about the steps required to plan and install a deck. The workshop will focus on identifying the tools required for this project, the different components of a deck, as well as how to install joists and decking.  (Registration closes May 24, 2018)

You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops.

Click here to get all Home Depot Canada online offers.

Click here to view The Home Depot flyers

Toys R Us Canada has FREE Family Events in April 2018. The Toys R Us Family Events include fun make & Takes, product demos, giveaways and more.

Visit your local Toys “R” Us store to take part in the exciting promotions and activities your kids will love. All events are offered In-store only. While quantities last. Giveaways and make and takes are limit to one per child. Events recommended for children ages 4 years and up.

Saturday, April 21, 2018, From 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Today We Play Event:

Join Toys R Us for an outdoor-inspired event featuring: active play demos, giveaways and more!

• Little Tikes Tot Sports – Clearly Golf
  • FORE! Look out parents, as event participants will take their best swing with this fun golf set!
• Little Tikes Tot Sports – Basketball Set
  • The oversize rim helps shots go in easier. The smaller basketball is easier to hold and shoot. More buckets mean more smiles!
• Glove A Bubble & FREE Bubble Giveaway
  • Participants can make bubbles with their own hands! Just put on the glove, dip in the solution and wave your hands to create endless bubbles!
• Alex Brand Backyard Safari Adventures – Survival Knots
  • The survival knot is perfect for the young survivalist or outdoorsman! Learn 12 different knots and how to use them in the great outdoors!
• Kinetic Sand Giveaway
  • Squeezable sand where you can feel the fun! Pack it! Pull it! Shape it! Love It! You’ll never want to put it down!

No registration required. Events recommended for kids 4 and up. Event material available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Limit one per child.

The child must be present to participate. Parental supervision required at all times. Event activities may vary by store and are subject to change. While supplies last. Limit one per customer.

Click here to view the Toys R Us flyer.

Click here to get more information on this event.

Good morning! Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies is here every Saturday 🙂 Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00 am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!

Cineplex Canada has released their new schedule. The Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies include:

• Today, Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 11:00 am the film Better 2Gether, Comedy, Family, Musical, is the Family Favourites for $2.99 (1h 30m).

Here’s a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:

April 2018:

• Saturday, April 28, 2018: Pup Star: World Tour

May 2018:

• Saturday, May 5, 2018: Ferdinand
• Saturday, May 12, 2018: Jumanji
• Saturday, May 19, 2018: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
• Saturday, May 26, 2018: Peter Rabbit

June 2018:

• Saturday, June 2, 2018: Early Man
• Saturday, June 9, 2018: Storks
• Saturday, June 16, 2018: Justice League
• Saturday, June 23, 2018: The Land Before Time
• Saturday, June 30, 2018: Despicable Me 3

Click here to view a list of participating Cineplex movie theatres locations

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US is warning consumers not to buy or eat romaine lettuce at a grocery store or restaurant. This is because there is an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce. Although this is currently in the US, you might want to keep that in mind when buying lettuce. Based on new information, CDC is expanding its warning to consumers to cover all types of romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region. This warning now includes whole heads and hearts of romaine lettuce, in addition to chopped romaine and salads and salad mixes containing romaine.

Unless the source of the product is known, consumers who have any store-bought romaine lettuce at home should not eat it and should throw it away, even if some of it was eaten and no one has gotten sick. Product labels often do not identify growing regions; so, throw out any romaine lettuce if you’re uncertain about where it was grown.

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections. This investigation is ongoing, and CDC will provide updates when more information is available.

Here’s some delicious news to start off your weekend: Krispy Kreme Canada is introducing a NEW Cookie Doughnut! Because why choose between having a donut or cookie when you can have… both!

There are also some cute spring doughnuts at Krispy Kreme!

Tim Hortons Canada has released a NEW Chocolate Chip Iced Capp! It’s their famous Iced Capp with a new twist! Indulge in the new Chocolate Chip Iced Capp^® today! This creamy treat is sure to satisfy your cravings with chocolatey syrup, whipped topping and mini chocolate chips.

Also, wrap snackers are back! When you’re on the go and hunger hits, Tim Hortons’ Wrap Snackers are just the thing to get you through. They are perfect for when you’re looking for a quick afternoon snack or a satisfying lunch. Try all three varieties: chicken salad, chicken ranch or chipotle chicken!