Walmart Canada has taken down its Walmart Photocentre website while it investigates a possible data breach that may have compromised customers’ credit card numbers.
Customers who visit Walmart’s Photocentre online right now will be greeted with a notice that the site has been taken offline during the investigation.
“We were recently informed of a potential compromise of customer credit card data involving Walmart Canada’s Photocentre website, […] which is operated by a third-party,” said Alex Roberton, director of corporate affairs and social media at Walmart Canada. Robertson advises Photocentre customers to monitor their credit card transactions closely and report any unusual activity to their financial institution immediately.
As of now, the company has disabled the website and its mobile applications and notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Robertson says there is no reason to believe that in-store customers or customers of Walmart and Walmart.ca have been affected by this possible breach. However, as many as 60,000 people who have used Walmart Photocentre online could be affected.
The Photocentre website is operated by Vancouver-based PNI Digital Media, which specializes in websites for various retailers. Staff at PNI were unable to confirm the breach on Monday, saying the company would address the issue at a later time.
The possible data breach is just the latest in a series of cyber-security incidents that have dented the reputations of different retailers. Target suffered slowing sales after a data breach in the US may have exposed up to 40 million credit card numbers, and a cyber-attack against Home Depot in 2014 may have compromised the security of 56 million payment cards. It’s still too early to see if this possible breach will slow sales at Walmart.
Does this news of yet another possible online data breach change the way you feel about sharing your information online?
Health Canada has once again expanded it’s list of recalls of frozen chicken products due to concerns over Salmonella. Industry is now recalling No Name and Barber Foods brands uncooked stuffed chicken products from the marketplace due to possible contamination.
The new recalled products include:
No Name Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlettes – Uncooked 284g– Code: 2016 FE 17 /2016 FE 23 (UPC: 0 60383 80483 1)
No Name Ham & Cheese Stuffed Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlettes – Uncooked 284g– Code: 2016 FE 19/2016 FE 26/2016 MR 02 (UPC: 0 60383 68108 1)
No Name Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlettes – Uncooked 284g– Code: 2016 FE 19/2016 FE 26/2016 MR 02 (UPC: 0 60383 68107 4)
Barber Foods Stuffed Breasts of Chicken – Cordon Swiss 3.4kg– Code: 2016 MA 10 (UPC: 60073461955037)
Barber Foods Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts – Broccoli & Cheese (ITM. 924699) 1.13kg – Code: 2016 FE 18
Barber Foods À La Kiev – Breasts of Chicken 4.08kg – Pack date: 2015 FE 26 (UPC: 80073461954072)
Barber Foods Stuffed Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlettes/Uncooked – Broccoli & Cheese 284g– Code: 2016 FE 17
These products were sold nationally. If you’ve got these items in your home, you’re advised to throw them out or return them to the location you purchased them. The federal agency says the recall was triggered by a recall in another unspecified country and extends to food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection start 6 to 72 hours after exposure to Salmonella bacteria from an infected animal or contaminated product and include vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, fever and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis. Salmonellosis can be deadly to young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Salmonella and other harmful bacterias can normally be killed through proper cooking. It’s advised that you never microwave frozen meat products and instead follow the instructions on the packaging.
Virgin Mobile Canada has a great deal for it’s members right now! This summer, Virgin Mobile members can save 20% off two General Admission tickets at Ripley’s Aquarium! Not only that, but members can save 30% off products at the Photo Port Station! Regular adult admission normally goes for $29.95, so this discount will get you admission for $23.96. Since Shark Week on television just ended, you may be thinking about all things shark, so this is a great way to check out sharks and other sea life and save! Not only that, but the discount at the Photo Port Station is a great way to finish off your aquarium visit with an amazing photo op.
To get this deal, Virgin Members need to visit this site and enter their Virgin Mobile phone number. You will then be sent a coupon to your phone. You then need to flash the coupon on your phone in person when you visit the aquarium to get your discount. If you’re not a Virgin member, you can see if one of your friends or family members are willing to share the code, however it seems each code is unique so you can’t use the code more than once. Your ticket must be used at time of purchase. This offer ends October 25, 2015.
Best Buy Canada has a great online sale starts at 5:00 pm ET. The Best Buy Canada 17-Hour Of Dusk Till Dawn Deals online sale starts today, Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 5:00 pm ET Until Monday, July 13, 2015 at 10:00 am ET.
Here are a sample of Best Buy deals tonight:
Save up to $700 on 4K TVs
Save up to $300 on home audio
Save up to 25% on premium headphones
FREE delivery on major appliances Plus,
Save up to $500 on major appliances
Save 20% off all mixers & food processors
Save up to $60 on select prepaid and unlocked phones
Save up to $50 on select wearable tech
Save up to 50% on select GIbson electric guitars
Save 10% off pre-order video games
Save up to $250 on select digital cameras
Save up to 50% on select home office desks
Save on men’s Casio watches
Save up to $60 on select media streamers
Save up to $180 on Surveillance & Home Security Cameras
Save $135 on Xbox One 500GB Project Spark Console Bundle with Evolve and Watch Dogs
Save 30% off all Adreama cell phone cases
Save 20% on all Laser Peg products
Save up to 50% on select accent chairs
Best Buy Canada has a FREE shipping on online orders over $25.
The adorable yellow minions are back in theatres this weekend in the new movie, Minions, and to celebrate, McDonalds Canada has a great offer! Head over to McDonalds Canada for a limited time only and you could get a free Cineplex child’s movie ticket voucher with your purchase of a Minions ShareBox! The Minions ShareBox from McDonalds costs $19.99 and includes your choice of 2 sandwiches (Big Mac, McChicken, Filet-O-Fish, or Quarter with Cheese), 6 McNuggets, 2 medium fountain drinks and 2 medium fries. Each box also comes with a voucher for a free child’s movie ticket voucher (with purchase of an adult general admission ticket). Once you get your free voucher, you can head online here to redeem it.
David’s Tea Canada has a great offer coming up! On July 11 and 12, 2015, kids under 12 can enjoy afree tea of the day from David’s Tea! It’s a great way to cool off this summer! Most David’s Tea drinks contain virtually no sugar, carbohydrates or calories, so it’s a great alternative to sugary colas and juices. And if you’ve opted in for this year’s tea of the day promo by purchasing a qualifying mug, you can enjoy a tea of the day yourself for just $1!
David’s Tea typically releases the tea of the day list on Monday of each week, so right now there’s no word as to what the flavours of the day will be during this promotion. There’s a limit of one free tea per customer.
Tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, 2015 is 7-Eleven Day and to celebrate, 7-Eleven Canada has an amazing offer! Head into your nearest 7-Eleven tomorrow, July 11th from 11am to 7pm to get your free small Slurpee in store! This offer is available for the first 1500 guests in store only, so get it while you can!
To add to the celebrations tomorrow, your free Slurpee will count as a scan in the 7Rewards app, getting you one step closer to your 7th free Slurpee. You’ll also be entered to win $1000 just by scanning your Slurpee in the app.
If you’re looking to hit the road in a new car this summer, you’ll want to check out this deal from Hyundai Canada. Right now Hyundai is clearing out their 2015 Elantra models and that means that you can get discounts for up to $5000 off the original price!
You can find deals like the Elantra L now for just $12,995. When the car originally came out a few years ago, it was approximately $17,000, but you can save over $4000 with the current adjustments. Hyundai is offering the Elantra L for $35 weekly for 24 months with 0% financing if you have good credit. The Elantra L features power door locks, dual heated exterior mirrors and other standard features such as AM/FM radio with CD and MP3, and 6 speakers.
If you’re not too picky about having the absolute latest model, you’ll want to check out these deals at your local Hyundai dealer. However, your financing and monthly payment for these cars may vary based on credit.
If you’ve been thinking about heading over to Canada’s Wonderland this summer, you won’t want to pass up this amazing offer! Today only, you can purchase general admission tickets to Canada’s Wonderland for only $29.99! General admission at the front gate normally sell for approximately $62, so this deal is helping you save $32 off! This is a pretty great deal as you won’t have to worry about the risk of counterfit tickets, since these tickets are coming directly from Canada’s Wonderland’s website. With 69 exciting rides to choose from as well as a thrilling water park, Canada’s Wonderland is sure to be a fun-filled day for people of all ages!
You’ll only have until the end of July 8, 2015 to purchase your tickets. You must redeem your tickets between July 11 and July 31, 2015. Taxes and fees are extra. The processing fee is usually about $5.99, which makes it a bit less of a good deal than Costco’s current offers for Wonderland tickets.
American Apparel Canada announced on July 6 that they will be closing an undetermined amount of stores and laying off workers in an attempt to turn around its fortunes.
The cuts will save a total of $30 million US, the company said, though it did not say how many shops or jobs will be affected by these closures. American Apparel has 239 retail locations and a total workforce of around 10,000.
Paula Schneider, chief executive of American Apparel, said the focus now is to remedy problems that caused “steep losses” over the past five years. Over the past few years, American Apparel suffered more than $300 million US in losses, largely under its founder and former CEO Dov Charney, who was forced out by the board of directors last year.
Since taking the reins in January, Schneider has made numerous changes to the brand, including revamping American Apparel’s marketing strategy, remaking the organization’s management structure, and bringing in more stringent forecasting and budgeting processes. So far there’s no word about how many of the store closures and lay offs will affect the Canadian market and it will take some time to see if this new plan is able to save the struggling brand.
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your summer, take advantage of this Costco Canada online deal! Right now if you head online to Costco, you can purchase a Single General Admission with Ride & Refresh for just $36.99 (reg. $45.99). This deal gets you a single day admission to Canada’s Wonderland with a Ride & Refresh wristband. Ride & Refresh wristbands are perfect for hot summer days as they entitle you to free unlimited fountain drinks all around the park! Canada’s Wonderland is sure to be a fun-filled day with 69 exciting rides to choose from!
When you purchase this deal at Costco, an e-voucher will be e-mailed to you normally within an hour. You must present your e-voucher at the voucher redemption location listed on the print-at-home voucher that will be e-mailed to you. You must keep your validated printed voucher as your proof of purchase until you exchange it at the redemption location. These Costco online offers end July 10, 2015.
Last week, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a notice regarding the risk of Salmonella in frozen uncooked breaded products. After an investigation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has now issued a recall on specific brands of frozen breaded chicken products after several people reported illnesses due to Salmonella poisoning.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several lots of No Name and Compliments brand frozen uncooked chicken strips, burgers, and nuggets sold across the country are being recalled due to possible Salmonella. All the recalled products are made by Sofina Foods Inc.
The recalled products include:
No Name Chicken Burgers 2kg. Code: 2016 JA 22 EST 374 (UPC 0 60383 11695 8)
Compliments Chicken Strips 907g. Code: BB/MA 2016 JA 22 EST 374 (UPC 0 55742 33687 0)
Compliments Chicken Nuggets 907g. Code: BB/MA 2016 JA 22 EST 374 (UPC 0 55742 33688 7)
Loblaws is also recalling No Name chicken burgers sold in Atlantic Canada, Ontario and Quebec, also because of possible Salmonella contamination. The company says the items may be “unsafe to consume” due to concerns over the bacteria. There are no specifics given as to the codes of the products, but the products in question were sold prior to July 2, 2015 at the following locations:
Ontario
Fortinos
Loblaws
No Frills
Box by No Frills
Real Canadian Superstore
Valu-Mart
Your Independent Grocer
Zehrs
other affiliated independent stores
Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Superstore
Dominion
No Frills
Save Easy
Your Independent Grocer
Quebec
Loblaws
Maxi
Maxi & Cie
Provigo
Provigo le Marche
Intermarche
Whole Sale Club
other affiliated independent stores
Loblaws says the products have been removed from store shelves. Both Loblaws and Health Canada advise that if you have the affected product in your home that you do not consume it, and instead throw it out, or return it to the store you purchased it.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection start 6 to 72 hours after exposure to Salmonella bacteria from an infected animal or contaminated product and include vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, fever and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis. Salmonellosis can be deadly to young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Salmonella and other harmful bacterias can normally be killed through proper cooking. It’s advised that you never microwave frozen meat products and instead follow the instructions on the packaging.
Summer vacation is now in full swing for kids around the country. If you’re looking for inexpensive ways to keep your kids busy this summer, head over to a participating Cineplex Canada theatres Saturday mornings at 11am and you could watch family favourite movies for just $2.99! Not only that, but this summer, select locations will also be showing Wednesday matinees which is a great affordable activity for weekdays now that the kids are out of school! Check out some popular family movies released over the last few years, or share one of your childhood favourites with your kids!
Upcoming movies include:
Spymate (July 4, 2015) / (July 8, 2015)
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (July 11, 2015)/ (July 15, 2015)
Penguins of Madagascar (July 18, 2015) / (July 22, 2015)
Alvin and the Chimpmunks: Chipwrecked! (July 25, 2015) / (July 29, 2015)
The Seventh Dwarf (August 15, 2015)/ (August 19, 2015)
Maya the Bee Movie FREE SCREENING (August 22, 2015)/ (August 26, 2015)
Stuart Little 2 (August 29, 2015)/ (September 2, 2015)
MVP: Most Valuable Primate (September 5, 2015)
Annie (2014) (September 12, 2015)
Zookeeper (September 19, 2015)
Hook (September 26, 2015)
Not only are you saving money on admission costs with this great deal, but you’ll get 25 Scene points with your purchase if you’re a Scene member, and a part of the proceeds will go towards supporting Free the Children.
A strike is currently underway at 9 Loblaws-owned stores in Southwestern Ontario. At midnight on July 2, workers walked off the job in 3 Zehrs Great Foods outlets in Windsor and another in nearby Kingsville, as well as at 2 Real Canadian Superstore outlets in Windsor and at stores in Chatham, Leamington and Sarnia.
The United Food and Commercial Workers union says 1,600 workers represented by Locals 175 and 633 are involved in this legal strike. Negotiations towards a new contract will resume Thursday.
Members at 50 stores, including 5 Loblaws Great Food Stores in Nepean and Gloucester and 45 stores operating as Zehrs, Loblaws, Great Food, and RCSS throughout central and central north Ontario, ratified their new 6-year agreement. Members covered by a separate agreement at nine Zehrs Great Food and Real Canadian Superstore locations in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and Lambton counties voted down the memorandum of settlement, which led to this strike. As many as another 60 stores represented by UFCW Local 1000A are scheduled to go on strike on Sunday in markets from London, Ontario to Ottawa.
“In light of the union’s decision to reject our offer and to strike, we have turned our attention to serving local customers and supporting our colleagues who will continue to serve them in all nine stores,” said Kevin Groh, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Loblaw Companies Limited.
Loblaws says all nine affected stores will remain open, but with modified store hours (10am to 8pm) and a reduction of some in-store services.
In contrast to Loblaws company statements, Shawn Haggerty, President of UFCW Local 175, has said, “We are asking the people in these communities to not shop at the affected stores. These workers are counting on their friends and neighbours for support. Please do not cross their picket lines.”
The union has said the key issues in the dispute are wages, work schedules, benefits and limits on third party providers.
Virgin Mobile Canada has a great deal for it’s members right now! This summer, Virgin Mobile members can save 20% off two General Admission tickets at Ripley’s Aquarium! Not only that, but members can save 30% off products at the Photo Port Station! Regular adult admission normally goes for $29.95, so this discount will get you admission for $23.96. Since Shark Week on television just ended, you may be thinking about all things shark, so this is a great way to check out sharks and other sea life and save! Not only that, but the discount at the Photo Port Station is a great way to finish off your aquarium visit with an amazing photo op.
If you’ve been thinking about heading over to Canada’s Wonderland this summer, you won’t want to pass up this amazing offer! Today only, you can purchase general admission tickets to Canada’s Wonderland for only $29.99! General admission at the front gate normally sell for approximately $62, so this deal is helping you save $32 off! This is a pretty great deal as you won’t have to worry about the risk of counterfit tickets, since these tickets are coming directly from Canada’s Wonderland’s website. With 69 exciting rides to choose from as well as a thrilling water park, Canada’s Wonderland is sure to be a fun-filled day for people of all ages!
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your summer, take advantage of this Costco Canada online deal! Right now if you head online to Costco, you can purchase a 
Summer vacation is now in full swing for kids around the country. If you’re looking for inexpensive ways to keep your kids busy this summer, head over to a participating Cineplex Canada theatres Saturday mornings at 11am and you could watch family favourite movies for just $2.99! Not only that, but this summer, select locations will also be showing Wednesday matinees which is a great affordable activity for weekdays now that the kids are out of school! Check out some popular family movies released over the last few years, or share one of your childhood favourites with your kids!
