Today, Wednesday, May 4 is McHappy Day at McDonald’s Canada! When you buy a Big Mac, Happy Meal, or hot McCafe beverage at any McDonald’s Canada location, part of the proceeds will go towards Ronald McDonald House Charities. You can also support this great cause by making an in-store donation in their RMHC coin box, buying a paper Ronald Shoe, or donating $5 to get a pair of McHappy Day Hero Socks.
By taking part of McHappy Day, you will be supporting local children’s charities and over 20,000 families across Canada each year who stay at Ronal McDonald House.
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Butternut Squash and Organic Vegetable Medley from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold by Costco warehouse locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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.
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.
If you suspect you have become ill from eating a recalled product, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recommends contacting your doctor.
Munchkin Baby Canada Inc. recalls Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Clip sold as a set, manufactured in China. The pacifiers sold with the pacifier clips are NOT affected by this recall.
Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Clip is available in four styles (Designer, Rattle 0m+ and 6m+, and Heartbeat attachment style).
The following products are included in this recall:
The decorative colour disc may detach from the metal plate of the pacifier clip posing a choking hazard to young children.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.
Munchkin Inc., including Munchkin Baby Canada Inc., has received 10 reports of the decorative disc detaching (five in Canada and five in the United States) with no reported injuries.
Approximately 16,000 units of the recalled Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Clip sets were sold in Canada from July 2014 to February 2016.
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from children and contact Munchkin for a replacement Latch Lightweight Pacifier â 2 Pack or refund. Consumers not satisfied with the offer may receive a refund upon return of the entire product.
Today, Sunday, May 1, 2016 is YMCA Canada‘s Healthy Kids Day, a national day dedicated to improving the health and well-being of kids. Participating YMCA locations across Canada will be open to the public providing FREE activities that are fun and healthy for the entire family. This is a great opportunity to spend quality time with the kids while keeping active and healthy.
You don’t have to wait too much longer to save on your favourite foods from McDonald’s. McDonald’s coupons are backMonday, May 9, 2016 (or Tuesday, May 10 in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and the Yukon)! Use these coupons to enjoy your favourite burgers and fries. Get the McDonalds app so that you can easily access your coupons, and you won’t worry about forgetting them at home. Coupons vary from province to province. Terms and conditions apply.
Did you know that you are eligible for a $100 Enbridge bill credit just by installing a different thermostat? Purchase and install a ecobee3 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat or a Nest Learning Thermostat before December 31, 2016 and receive a $100 credit to your Enbridge account. This offer only available to Enbridge Gas residential customers in Ontario who are located within the Enbridge Gas franchise area.
Chapters Indigo Canada has a special offer available where you can receive a free Trixie or Happy Giddy umbrella ($9.95 value) when you spend $30 or more on Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Toys! This offer is valid for a limited time only between now and May 1, 2016 or while quantities last.This adorable Tootle Turtle Mower features storage compartments, dials that turn, and a pull-cord that makes a motor sound! Made out of durable material, this mower is fantastic for indoor and outdoor play. It costs $39.95 so you’ll be eligible for the free umbrella offer!
Chapters Indigo Canada has free shipping on orders of $25.
Here’s some big news for Canadian health enthusiasts: Under Armour’s UA HealthBox is now available in Canada! The UA HealthBox is the world’s first connect fitness system created specifically to measure, monitor, and manage your health levels and how you feel. Under Armour Canada will ship orders of the UA Healthbox by Monday, May 23, 2016.
While you’re checking out the UA Healthbox, take advantage of the great sale Under Armour Canada has on this UA The Works Tote until May 8th. Originally priced at $59.99, this spacious bag is just $47.99
If you have pets, you may have shopped at Pets Unlimited or PJ’s Pets and if it is your go-to store, they are closing many stores in the coming weeks. Only 12 stores will operate under new management and will remain open without the close out sales. The current sales are 10% to 30% and will increase as they get closer to their closing dates.
Store closing dates vary but all impacted locations are expected to close within the next six weeks and will not be getting new stock. Since they sell many of the premium pet food brands, expect them to sell out of food before sales reach higher levels, while toys and furniture be further reduced.
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Sweet Peas from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product has been sold by Costco warehouse locations in British Colombia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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.
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.
If you suspect you have become ill from eating a recalled product, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recommends contacting your doctor.
The San Francisco-based company Turo, described as an AirBnB for Cars, has arrived in Canada. Like the home renting arrangement of AirBnB, Turo helps people rent their cars to strangers. This sounds like a great idea if you can’t afford a car or your lifestyle doesn’t warrant buying a vehicle.
If you would like to join Turo Canada, there is no membership fee but for now, Turo’s services are only available in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta.
Ikea Canada has had to reissue a warning for a third time after it was reported that a child was killed by a toppled dresser made by the Swedish furniture company. The dresser that fell over is the MALM dresser shown above. The boy, a 22 month old toddler, was found crushed under the dresser when his mother went into the bedroom to check up on him.
Ikea claims that the chest was not anchored to the wall properly as it should have been; instead, it was free standing making it easy for the child to topple it over. This isn’t the first time this happened: it occurred twice last summer when the dresser fell on two other young children.
For those who have the MALM dresser please make sure that it is properly anchored to the wall. If it isn’t, go to your local Ikea as the company is offering replacement anchoring kits.
For all the coin collectors, the Royal Canadian Mint has three special 2016 coins for sale. The first is this beautiful Fine Silver Coloured Coin celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday. This 99.99% Pure Silver coin is a unique gift and limited collectible with only 7000 coins available worldwide. Another 2016 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint that celebrates Queen Elizabeth is the beautiful Pure Silver Coin with Selective Rose Gold Plating.
Finally, this 14-karat Gold Coin commemorates the tragic Centennial of the Parliament Buildings Fire in 1916. With only 1500 coins in print, this is a fantastic item for both coin and history lovers alike. With already 78% of coins sold, now is the time to get this great collectors item.
Pizza Pizza Canada’s semi-annual Slices for Smiles fundraiser that benefits children’s hospitals is happening now! Until May 22nd, buy a 10âł cheesy pepperoni half-smile pizza in stores for just $2 and a portion of the sale will go towards the Childrenâs Miracle Network and its eight member childrenâs hospitals across Canada.
You can also support Slices for Smiles by adding a donation to any orders placed by phone, online or through Pizza Pizza Canada’s ordering app.
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