Costco Canada’s Business Centre is holding an Open House on April 25th and 26th 2018, from 7am to 6pm. Get instant savings for 2 days as well as free product sampling. This Open House will take place at 50 Thermos Road, Scarborough, ON. Non-members can enjoy a one day shopping pass during this open house!
Click here to view Costco’s latest flyers.
Smith Snacks Ltd. is recalling certain Smith Snacks products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described here.
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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Click here to read more information about this recall.
Second Cup Canada knows that a little snow doesn’t stop us from drinking Flash Cold Brew so they’re introducing 2 new ones:
On June 15th, we’ll be blessed with another instalment from the much loved Pixar Animation Studios of the Incredibles. The Incredibles 2 will feature all of the original cast, including the quirky but lovable Edna Mode, and to celebrate the much awaited sequel, Funko Toys is releasing a new lineup of toys.
The toys from Funko will include pens, plush toys, keychains, minis and bobbleheads.
Click here to learn more about the new offerings from Funko Toys.
Having just come back from Costco Canada yesterday to get my bi-weekly haul of bulk goodies, I can assure you that these shopping tips are ones that I defer to frequently before I pack the car up to go to my local Costco.
Everyone knows that buying in bulk can (most of the time) save you money rather than shopping at your more conveniently located grocery store, but there are some hacks for shopping at Costco that will ensure that you are saving the maximum amount of money.
Here, we’ve rounded up the tips that will guarantee that you are maximizing your saving at every corner:
Costco offers different types of memberships for different types of shoppers, and for some people, it may not even make fiscal sense to invest in a membership if you only find yourself frequenting every couple of months. If you are this kind of shopper, then I’d advise getting one of your friends to grab you a Costco cash card.
If you’re a more frequent Costco shopper, then you’ll have the option to buy an executive, a business or gold star membership. If you’re shopping for a big family, or you and your roommates have gone split on a Costco membership and use it to stock the house, then it might make sense to invest the $120/year for the executive membership.
This will give you 2% back up to a maximum of $1,000/year, which means if you spend at least $6,000/year that you’d be making the cost of your membership back. Otherwise, you should stick with the gold star membership, which is just $60/year. Also, all of these cards will include a FREE spouse card.
This tip will just alert you to why items are being marked down the way they are, which will ultimately help you gage how much of that item you should grab (i.e. it will let you know if that particular item is going to stop being stocked):
If you join the vehicle program at Costco, then you can save hundreds of dollars off on brand name products for some of the best-selling vehicles in Canada.
Now this hack will vary depending on what your particular preferences/needs are, but there are some things that are exclusively sold at Costco, or are simply sold at the best price at Costco. But unless you’re buying a product exclusive to Costco, or a size of a specific product that’s only sold at Costco, I’d recommend always having your shopping apps available so that you can do an instantaneous price compare while you’re shopping (e.g. Amazon, Walmart, Loblaws, Metro, etc.)
Some of the items that I find that I exclusively buy at Costco, as they are almost always cheaper than anywhere else are or they are only sold at Costco, are:
Do you have any tips for saving extra money during your shopping trips at Costco Canada?
Click here to view Costco Canada’s latest flyers.
Come celebrate neurodiversity! In honour of World Autism Awareness Day that took place on April 2nd, the Ontario Science Centre is partnering up with Geneva Centre for Autism and others to offer sensory-friendly events and programming. The next event takes place on April 21 2018.
With a variety of communities in mind, Sensory-friendly Saturdays were developed to provide an environment that is inclusive, accessible and respectful. Open to everyone, the programming is appropriate for all ages and abilities.
In addition to the content partner, Geneva Centre for Autism, the Science Centre collaborates with Holland Bloorview, Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, powered by Baycrest, Awake Labs and BEACON Digital Therapy.
Click here for more information.
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:
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
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.
The following product has been sold exclusively from Adonis markets in Quebec and Ontario.
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.
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:
Here’s a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:
April 2018:
May 2018:
June 2018:
Click here to view a list of participating Cineplex movie theatres locations
Wendy’s Canada is introducing a NEW Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad. This new salad features hand-cut lettuce topped with freshly grilled chicken, Applewood smoked bacon, Pepper Jack cheese and Southwest Ranch for a mild kick. Then it’s finished off with cool, creamy avocado for a taste of the Southwest.
Wendy’s are also introducing a NEW Southwest Avocado Spicy Chicken Sandwich. It’s the spicy chicken you love, kicked up with pepper jack cheese, southwest ranch, applewood smoked bacon and cool, creamy avocado.
Click here to browse Wendy’s full menu.
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:
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
Second Cup wants to serve up a different kind of buzz by converting some of its coffee shops into cannabis dispensaries.
Second Cup has signed a strategic alliance with marijuana clinic operator National Access Cannabis (NAC) to develop and operate a network of recreational pot stores. The companies say the NAC-branded stores will initially be located across Western Canada, expanding to include additional provinces where legally permissible.
“This strategic relationship provides Second Cup with a great opportunity to leverage our select real estate assets to increase value for shareholders and franchisee partners,” said Second Cup chief executive Garry Macdonald in a statement.
Canada is preparing for the legalization of recreational marijuana later this year but the distribution model for pot differs widely between provinces.
Canadian Tire Canada announced that later this spring they will be expanding the Canadian Tire loyalty program to include all of their retail brands. This will mean that Canadian Tire rewards will be able to be collected and redeemed at all of the following stores:
The new rewards program, which comes amidst a climate of various Canadian retailers updating and expanding their rewards programs (e.g. Loblaws’ and Shoppers rewards program, Air Canada’s evolving rewards program), will come into effect this spring and will be renamed the Triangle Rewards program.
In addition to the new retailers that the rewards program will include, Canadian Tire is also offering two new MasterCards as part of the updated program.
With the premium, no annual fee Triangle World Elite Mastercard, cardholders will receive all of the following benefits, in addition to Road Side assistance:
The Canadian Tire program was last updated in 1958, and the company’s chief marketing officer Susan O’Brien was quoted in an article written in the Globe and Mail that the change was a welcome one.
“We’ve got wonderful competition out there that’s making us think through new ways to connect our customers better and give them back the value that they want,” said O’Brien.
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.
Here is a preview of Toys “R” Us upcoming FREE Family events for April 2018:
Saturday April 14, 2018, From 11 a.m. – 2 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!
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!
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.
McDonald’s Canada is introducing a NEW Southern BBQ chicken sandwich with a serious southern flavour for serious chicken people! A 100% Canadian grain-fed chicken breast topped with smoky BBQ sauce, slaw mix, dijon honey mustard & mozzarella on a Brioche-style bun. Available at participating locations.
Other chicken sandwiches available include:
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