Common sense should tell you that the less you print, the more you’ll save. Ink costs money. Paper costs money. But sometimes it’s just not that simple — sometimes the things you’re looking to print have a lot of useless information mixed in that you have no choice but to print out along with what …Read More

[youtube]_UKLncvGxQ8[/youtube] Reader adora turned me on to this series of McDonald’s ads from Japan. They’re to promote the Tomato McGrand, a sandwich that we’ve never heard of over here (for more obscure McMenu items from around the world, check out this feature I penned over at fjetsam). Of course, you can’t have a classy sandwich …Read More

Here at SmartCanucks we’re always looking for coupons and freebies and simple ways to save a few coins — but what if you had to earn your savings? A lot of jobs out there offer some great employee perks and discounts. If you work somewhere (or know of someone that does) that offers some sweet …Read More

A pretty enticing freebie for MMO-gamers who’ve previously dabbled in either Everquest or Everquest II. Right now Sony is offering to reactivate your account until July 25th free of charge. They’ll also provide the software, complete with all expansions, as a free download. Amazingly enough there’s no catch. Sony Online Entertainment is just desperate to …Read More

Still bouncing around on last generations systems? Own a current system, but want to fire up an older disc inside it? Blockbuster is clearing out all of their Xbox and GameCube games for $4.99. There’s no timeframe on when this will end. The big BB is getting out of the last-gen business, so this sale …Read More

Last week’s accidental return of McDonald’s Mondays was met with a surprising amount of enthusiasm, so I thought we’d try and bring it back for a little bit and see how it plays out. [youtube]SZw1lCPVbtY[/youtube] This weeks entry lets me showcase one of my favorite pieces of freeware gaming: Line Rider. Line Rider is a …Read More

Starting today and running through the month of June, Blockbuster Canada will be offering a Buy Two Get One Free promotion on all of it’s used DVD’s and games. This will be replacing the current 25% off promotion, and if you don’t mind buying titles at the same price point in groups of three it …Read More

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

A lot of people would argue that Expo 67 was Canada’s crowning cultural achievement. I was born thirteen years to late to have experienced it first hand, but from everything I’ve read and watched on the subject I’d be inclined to agree. I also love how the internet can create a public archive of personal …Read More

Chances are that if you shop online you’ve on more than one occassion thought you had found a great deal only to discover that it’s for Americans only. If you’re a Canadian gamer, a new website has come to the rescue. GamesForCanada.com works on a simple concept: shipping games to Canada costs no more than …Read More