I hate to say it but, I told ya so.The leaked prices were TRUE! You may have doubted my last post about this amazingly priced phone.. but doubt no more! The Google Nexus 5 is now available for purchase from the Google Play Store starting at $349.99 unlocked for the 16GB device. The 32GB device is only $50.00 more at $399! The Google Play Store restocked this item today at 3pm EST. Unlocked means that it will work on any carrier whether it’s Rogers, Telus, Bell or International Cell phone carriers.

This smart new phone from Google will help you capture everyday in fresh new ways. So far, it is the thinnest and fastest Nexus phone to hit the market. It is powered by Android 4.4 KitKat. It is currently in stock and leaves the warehouse in 4-5 weeks after purchase. Act quickly before this wave goes out of stock! It comes in black and white. Shipping in Canada is $18.

The Google Nexus 5 Smartphone has speed and power to spare on a stunning 5″ high definition display! It boasts a slimmer, lighter design constructed from strong materials. It weighs in at only 4.6oz and 8.6mm thin.. yet it is the most powerful Nexus phone so far! It has 4G/LTE and fast Wi-Fi. This phone will keep you updated at the speed of light! Android is powerful and fast, yet user friendly and easy to use!

Focus on using the phone rather than having to think about the technology underneath it all. The Google Nexus 5 also boasts Corning Gorilla Glass 3, a 1.3mp front facing camera and an 8pm rear facing camera with Optical image stabilization. Have you stopped reading and purchased this phone yet? Are you crazy!? It easily competes with all the much more expensive smart phones that are currently on the market. Purchase this phone! CLICK HERE!

The Overwaitea group have updated their coupon policy and stacking is no longer permitted with the exception of stacking a store coupon with a manufacturer coupon.  This policy is effective November 1st, but some of our forum members have already been told stacking is over in their store.

I have always envied the ability to stack that our Western Canada members enjoy, it is a pity to see it go when people have been getting great deals.  Will it change how often you shop at stores in the Overwaitea group?

Here is the new policy:

Our coupon acceptance practices are designed to help extend more savings to our customers while ensuring we continue to offer an exceptional customer service experience to everyone in our stores.

Rules for manufacturer issued coupons:

• present your coupon at the time of purchase
• ensure all conditions stated on the coupon are met (product to purchase, size, flavour, quantity, etc.)
• ensure your coupon has a Canadian address
• ensure your coupon is redeemed prior to the expiration date
• if printed from the internet, your coupon is legible
• ensure your coupon is not a photocopy
• ensure your coupon is not issued by one of our competitors
• ensure your coupon is not a mail-in rebate
• Stacking is NOT permitted

Store issued coupons: store coupons are distributed through flyers, email, in-store kiosks, social media and direct mail.

• Our store system reinforces the conditions of every coupon we receive to ensure that specifications are met (including banner, date,
• product specifications, limits, combinations, etc).
• Can be combined with 1 (one) vendor (manufacturer) coupons

We reserve the right to amend the above mentioned practices at any time, in consideration of the best experience for our customers.  Nov 1, 2013

You can download a pdf copy from their website here.

I have some very awesome news to share today! Walmart has updated their price match policy. Price matching now can include any store across Canada. The flyer you use to price match no longer has to be from a local competitor that get delivered to your home! Use flyers that you have printed, or even on your phone! Oh the convenience! You can price match ANY store at Walmart, aslong as they are in Canada! Exceptions are wholesale and warehouse prices. I believe right now this updated policy is only confirmed in Ontario, but doesn’t hurt to try in other locations! I will update this post as other provinces become confirmed, so if you are able to use this updated price match policy, please advise me. I know the Flyers section of SmartCanucks will be your best friend now 😉 Start flyer searching everyone! Save money!

Leon’s Canada reached 60,00 likes! If you liked Leon’s Canada Facebook page you can now get your voucher for a FREE pack of 2 queen sized pillows (value $39).

Leon’s Canada vouchers can be claimed until Friday, October 18, 2013. Then once you receive your voucher, the 2 queen sized pillows can be redeemed in-store between December 6 to 8, 2013

The Fine Print:

To receive Your voucher, click the tab under our banner that says “GET YOUR FREE PILLOWS”. Fill in the necessary information and you will be shown a voucher on screen with the option to : print, save to your phone, email to yourself. DO NOT SCAN THE BARCODE. The barcode is to be scanned in stores. If you accidentally scanned your barcode, please send us an inbox message with the email address you use for Facebook. All email addresses are matched to the unique codes on your voucher- so be sure to keep the voucher so we can verify.

Click here to get your Leon’s FREE pack of 2 Queen sized pillows voucher.

Toronto Zoo elephants are leaving! 🙁 Say goodbye to the elephants before they leave! FREE admission for kids 12 and under on weekends until October 14, 2013. This is really sad and hopefully Toronto Zoo will get their act together and take better care of animals in the future.

After nearly 40 years in Toronto, the Toronto Zoo continues to prepare for the departure of our three elephants, Toka, Thika and Iringa, occurring after Thanksgiving. This move is further to the City of Toronto Council decision to send our three African elephants from the Toronto Zoo to the PAWS Sanctuary in California. We appreciate the concern our Zoo friends and members have expressed on this topic and we understand the emotional impact this has for those who have visited our three elephants, over the four decades they have spent at the Toronto Zoo.

Viewing opportunities will be available daily from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, prior to their departure.

More details on Toronto Zoo Elephants leaving and Admission Here

Cinnabon Canada has some great fall savings! New Facebook exclusive Cinnabon printable coupons will be available from Monday, October 7, 2013. Unfortunately the coupons will not be available for use on mobile phones and will need to be printed. This Cinnabon Canada offer is valid in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

• F1 – Buy 1 get 1 Minibon, save $2.89
• F2 – FREE hot medium coffee / tea, save $1.39
• F3 – 1/2 price Chillfact’rs 16 ounces of liquid indulgence no matter how you spell Oreo, save $2.00

Click here to view Cinnabon deal on Facebook page

Thanks luckbealady for posting about Shoppers Drug Mart Mobile Optimum App on the forum 😀

Shoppers Drug Mart Facebook page posted about a pilot Shoppers Drug Mart Mobile Optimum App program that’s taking place in Kingston and London (and I’m guessing will eventually be available Canada-wide). Keep an eye on the Shoppers Optimum mobile app FAQs page, they’ll probably add more Canadian cities soon.

What happens when Optimum goes mobile? Life gets a little easier! We are really excited to announce that Mobile Optimum is now available exclusively to Kingston and London as a pilot. What does this mean? You can earn points, instantly redeem offers and check your points balance – right on your phone.

This Shoppers Drug Mart Mobile Optimum App seems to be in beta but it’s very exciting to know that such an App is going to be available soon. I couldn’t try it out since I’m not located in London or Kingston at the moment but I hope they make it like the Starbucks App where you can simply use iPhone’s Passbook to Scan your virtual “card”.

– FAQs about the Shoppers Drug Mart Mobile Optimum App Pilot
– Discussion on Shoppers Drug Mart Mobile Optimum App here

Today Apple announced two new phones: iPhone 5S, which is the continuation of its main iPhone series and the new iPhone 5C concept which was supposed to be a cheaper more affordable model that competes with the more affordable Android phones. I was looking forward to the iPhone 5C, Apple’s first attempt at offering a moderately priced product. Unfortunately in Canada the unlocked Apple  iPhone 5C will cost $599 and $699, not really a great deal. The unlocked Apple iPhone 5S prices in Canada are much higher at $719, $819 and $919. Of course you can always order a locked version on a 2 or 3 year contract from your cell phone provider for a much lower price; but in reality you do still end up paying the same price as part of your plan fees.

In summary:

• Unlocked Apple iPhone 5C Cost in Canada: $599, $699
• Unlocked Apple iPhone 5S Cost in Canada: $719, $819 and $919

Don’t forget to redeem your coupon for a free box of Fibre 1 with 6-7 g of protein (132g) or Nature Valley protein (148g) or Golden Grahams treats (150g), or Cinnamon toast crunch treats 120g).

This freebie is valid Today, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 ONLY! 

Cinnabon Canada Coupons will be available to print on Monday, July 15 after 12 noon. Mmmmm 😉 This is one of their better coupons with deals on minibons, cinnabonStix and centre of the roll!

• Buy 1 get 1 minibon free
• Buy 1 CinnabonStix get a 2nd cinnabonStix, minibon or centre of the roll free
• Buy 1 centre of the roll get a 2nd centre of the roll, minion or cinnabonStix free

Click here to get your Cinnabon Canada Coupons

Target will open an additional 20 stores in Canada this month, adding to the 48 locations already in operation across the country.

The new locations, opening between July 16 and July 30, include 13 in Ontario, 2 in British Columbia, 2 in Alberta, and 3 in Saskatchewan.

Locations opening to the public on July 16 include:

British Columbia (2)

• Courtenay – Driftwood Mall
• Kelowna – Orchard Plaza

Alberta (2)

• Calgary – Signal Hill Centre
• Medicine Hat – Medicine Hat Mall 

Saskatchewan (3)

• Regina – Northgate Shopping Centre
• Saskatoon – The Mall at Lawson Heights
• Saskatoon – Centre at Circle & Eighth

Ontario (13)

• Kingston – Cataraqui Town Centre
• Brampton – Bramalea City Centre
• Ancaster – Meadowlands Power Centre
• Chatham – Thames Lea Plaza
• Hamilton – South Hamilton Square
• Hamilton – Queenston Place
• Kitchener – Laurentian Power Centre
• Niagara Falls – 7190 Morrison Street
• North Bay – 1899 Algonquin Avenue
• Oakville – South Oakville Centre
• Oshawa, Ontario – Five Points Mall
• Thunder Bay – Intercity Shopping Centre 
• Welland – Seaway Mall
  

Click here for more details about “Target Canada new stores”

This summer, from Montreal to Vancouver, Nivea Haus is going on the road across Canada! Everyone who walks through the Haus doors will receive a free Nivea sample bag. There will also be a free expert skin analysis available.

Enjoy your free Nivea sample bag and revitalize your skin!

Click here for the calendar of Nivea tour.

There is a recall for Prestige Brands’ fever medicines for children and infants impacting the following products over concerns that the acetaminophen in them is produced by a Chinese supplier undergoing quality concerns.

• Children’s Little Remedies for Fevers – Grape, DIN 02385198, 160 mg/5 mL strength.
• Children’s Little Remedies for Fevers – Cherry, DIN 02385198, 160 mg/5 mL strength.
• Infant’s Little Remedies for Fevers – Berry, DIN 02385171, 80 mg/mL strength.
• Infant’s Little Remedies for Fevers – Grape, DIN 02385171, 80 mg/mL strength.

If you have these products, do not use them.  While it is a voluntary recall and no cases of illness have been documented in Canada, don’t risk it.

More information can be found from Healthy Canadians

There’s just 2 days left until Canada’s Wonderland opens again! Stop in and take advantage of these fantastic opening day deals:

Opening Day Specials:

Get great discounts in the Park on Opening Day! These in Park specials are valid only on Sunday, May 5.

Buy One, Get One FREE Games!

Valid in Medieval Faire at the following locations:

• Milk Can
• Down the Pipe
• Peach Basket
• Fool the Guesser
• Lazer Blast

 Get 50% OFF Foot Long Hot Dogs!

Valid at the following locations:

• International Hot Dog (International Street)
• Mess Haul (Medieval Faire, by Thrill Burger)
• Vortex Hot Dog (across from Vortex entrance)
• Roadside Hot Dog (White Water Canyon)
• Expo Hot Dog (by WindSeeker)

Get $3.99 OFF Funnel Cakes!

Valid at all Funnel Cake locations, when you purchase a fully loaded Funnel Cake (Regular price $11.99; now only $7.00).

Opening Day T-Shirt ONLY $6.99!

Get your limited edition opening day commemorative t-shirt for only $6.99 at Thrills are Wonderland! While quantities last.

Click her to get more Information.

Viktor & Rolf and Hudson’s Bay Invite you to the “LA VIE EN ROSE” VIP Event. Visit one of the participating Hudson’s Bay stores and receive an exclusive gift between Wednesday, May 1,  until Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Also, visit the Viktor & Rolf counter at Hudson’s Bay and receive a free Flowerbomb sample.

Print & present your voucher at any Viktor & Rolf counter at Hudson’s Bay and get your free Flowerbomb sample. Click here to print your voucher.

Offer is available in selected Hudson’s Bay locations. Click here to find your store.