Jim Squires

SmartCanucks Caption Challenge: Week 8


Few things illicit such immediate laughter as a car at the bottom of the pool, even if it’s you’re own car. I’m going to try and be nice and not steal the obvious caption, so instead I’ll paraphrase an old joke I once read that went along with a similar photo; “You know what I …Read More


McDonald’s Mondays: How bogus coupons hurt business


Came across this one on Snopes earlier in the week and was instantly reminded of one of our more popular threads in recent months, the one about the Maple Leaf Foods coupon being invalid. On the one hand there were dozens of people claiming that stores were still taking the coupon and encouraging others to …Read More


SmartCanucks Scavenger Hunt: Week 3


Welcome back to the SmartCanucks Scavenger Hunt — our weekly challenge to our readers to find the lowest price on a specific item! Our second week had us hunting for the lowest price on a 2GB SD Card. Amazingly, many of you found them for less than $5!! The cheapest one, found by SmartCanucker Carla, …Read More


SmartCanucks Caption Challenge: Week 7


What better theme for this weeks Caption Challenge than my daughter showing me up in an arcade? That’s right, SmartCanuckers — you’re staring into the bold awesome face of Jim. With me in the photo is my daughter Julia, aged 2 1/2. As a family we’d decided to take a trip to the arcades in …Read More


McDonald’s Mondays: One Small Step for Man…


God bless Google Images. I can’t imagine what my day would be like without coming across something utterly bizarre and hysterically funny in my travels. It appears as though this image was originally tied to an article (now defunct) about the possibility of there one day being a McDonald’s on the moon. That’s arguably the …Read More


SmartCanucks Scavenger Hunt: Week 2


Welcome back to the SmartCanucks Scavenger Hunt — our weekly challenge to our readers to find the lowest price on a specific item! In our first week we were looking for the lowest price on a floor lamp. The lowest price (although unconfirmed) comes to us from meisagirl who found “a nice one, silver with …Read More


SmartCanucks Caption Challenge: Week 6


And the SmartCanucks Caption Train rolls on! This week we pay a visit to our old pals Bert & Ernie, and a new, possibly frightened friend who shall remain nameless. “They’re holding me against my will — they said something about a rubber ducky and a pigeon. I think they may be dangerous!”


Canadian Blogs: The Grandly Spectacular and Fantastically Phenomenal Fad Diet Experiment


Featured Blog: The Grandly Spectacular and Fantastically Phenomenal Fad Diet Experiment Diets are a strange thing. Most people will tell you that a regular routine of healthy eating and exercise are the only way to maintain proper weight. But what do they know? 😛 Fad diets have been around for years, and SmartCanucks reader Dan …Read More


McDonald’s Mondays: Jim 1, McDonald’s Canada 0


A little over two years ago McDonald’s Canada did a strange and bewildering thing — they pulled hot mustard dip from their menu. While not immediately noticeable to those who didn’t use it, those of us that did were devastated. That dip was heavenly. There’s nothing else on the market like it, and believe me, …Read More


SmartCanucks Scavenger Hunt: Week 1


Look kids, another weekly community feature! Bargain-hunting has long been a past-time for many a SmartCanucker, so I thought it might be fun to put those bargain hunting skills to the test. Each week I’m going to present a new item to track down online and it’s up to you to find the lowest possible …Read More


Shoppers Drug Mart: 20x Optimum Points this Saturday


While Shoppers Drug Mart and SmartCanucks might not be best buddies nowadays, that doesn’t mean we can’t still pass on the savings once they’re publicized by the big SDM! This Saturday, January 3rd, Shoppers Drug Mart will be giving 20x the points to Optimum card holders who spend $50 or more. Having just cashed in …Read More


Chapters/Indigo/Coles – $5 off in-store coupon


Didn’t get that book you wanted under the tree? Just click here to get a coupon for $5 off when you spend $35 at Chapters, Indigo or Coles this January. The coupon only works in-store though, so don’t start looking for an online coupon code that isn’t there.


Empire Cinemas: Holiday BOGO deal


Thinking about catching a movie this holiday season? Maybe you’ve already been? For every ticket you purchase this holiday you should be given a coupon at the box office for a “Buy One, Get One” movie ticket deal. The coupon will be valid from Jan 12-Feb 26. If you’ve purchased your ticket online or at …Read More


Zellers: Rubbermaid food containers BOGO, Jan 2-16


Just got the flyer in the mail today (as you can likely tell by the crumples in the scan). Starting this Friday and continuing for two weeks, Zellers is offering Buy One Get One Free on all Rubbermaid food containers. Definitely a good idea if you still have Christmas leftovers covered in saran wrap on …Read More


Arrive Alive tonight: take free public transit


New Year’s is a time for fun and celebration, and a lot of people are going to take that fun and celebration a little too seriously and over-imbibe on spirits and liquors. Whether you intend to get your drink on or just want to travel safely to avoid those who do, many cities across the …Read More


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