Posts Categorized: Other / Canada

Happy Mother’s Day 2013

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I want to thank you, Mother, for your patience… your encouragement… your strength… your generosity… your unswerving love… and for those six little words that helped me through so many trying times… “…because I said so, that’s why!” How are you spending Mother’s Day?

Canadian Passport Fees To Increase In 2013

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In July 2013, the cost of a Canadian passport will rise from the current price of $87 to $120-160 depending on how many years it will be valid.  They will be introducing 10 year ePassports at $160 which include a chip for added security. Starting in 2014 there will also be fees for replacing lost… Read more »

Buying A Turkey For The Holidays? Turkey Lingo

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Turkeys are popping up in grocery store flyers for the holidays, but there are some differences in the types of turkey that may make paying more worthwhile. According to the Turkey Farmers of BC: Turkeys are graded according to quality of appearance. Canada A turkeys are well shaped, meaty with even fat covering. Canada Utility… Read more »

Buitoni Pizzas Recalled Due To Metal Parts

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As a precautionary measure, Nestlé Canada is voluntarily recalling five of six Buitoni Pizza Varieties (does not include the Buitoni Vegetale Grille variety).  The recall is due to the potential that the pizza in these product batches may contain small pieces of metal although there is no reports of injury in Canada yet. I am… Read more »

Last Day To Send Parcels Regular Mail For Christmas Delivery

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Just a reminder that today is the last day to send those gifts by Regular Parcel for Christmas delivery within Canada. You can still send by Xpresspost and Priority mail for guaranteed deliver, but if you want a more economical postage costs, get to the post office today! Click here for all mailing dates (pdf)

Canadian Retailers Are Doing Everything They Can To Keep You At Home On Black Friday (Or Should I Say Black Friday Week?)

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Well, you’ve got to hand it to them: Canadian retailers are not going down without a fight.  This year there are a record number of Black Friday sales and for the first time ever there are an increasing number of Black Friday Week sales.  Canadian retailers are rising up against their United States competition and sending… Read more »

The post in the middle of the road

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This post is on Route 251 in Johnville, Quebec. It is a temporary placement while work is being performed to correct dangerous conditions on that section of highway. It’s a good way to get rid of drunk drivers [Source: La Presse via Reddit]

Canadian Quick Question: Do You Report Shoplifting?

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Shoplifting is nothing new.  It has been around since humans started offering goods for some kind of compensation.  Although the “young kid pocketing a CD” is the stereotype of your typical shoplifter, this is far from the truth.  Shoplifters come in all shapes and sizes.  Sometimes they are even the people behind the counter. Yes, it appears… Read more »

Canadian Quick Question: Do You Think Paper Coupons Are A Thing Of The Past?

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My daughter’s school announced in their paper newsletter that they will no longer be offering, well, paper newsletters.  In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the school has decided the newsletter will only be offered on their website.  My first reaction was “Whaaaat?” and then I quickly decided it was a good idea.  Why not?… Read more »

SuperPoints Program Suspended

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SuperPoints have indefinitely suspended their program.  If you redeemed your points already, they are working on sending them out but if you were saving your points there is no way to redeem.  Please read the notice on their website for more information. Will my pending redemption still be paid out? Yes, we will do our… Read more »

Target Canada Coupon Policy

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One of our forum users, sydnurbin, contacted Target Canada to ask about their coupon policy and received a policy rather than the standard we are looking into the Canadian market response: Dear Customer, Thanks for asking us about using coupons at Target. Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping with us, and… Read more »

Canadian Quick Question: When Does Stockpiling Become Hoarding?

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A topic raised in our last Canadian Quick Question (regarding deal limits) was hoarding.  A few of our SC readers commented that people who clear the shelves are “hoarders”.  There is a fine line between stockpiling and hoarding and it appears that line is different for everyone.  Some feel people are hoarders when they take… Read more »