Michaels Canada has a FREE Kids Event available today, Saturday, March 17, 2018. Make a Bunny Tail Clay Pot!
This event is available at all Michaels Store locations, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm local time, for kids of age 3 and up.
No Pre-registration is required, first come, first served, please arrive in enough time to complete the project prior to 3:00 pm.
Click here to find Michaels store near you.
Click here to view Michaels flyers.
Good morning! Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies is here every Saturday 🙂 Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00 am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Cineplex Canada has released their new schedule. The Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies include:
Also, Cineplex Canada has an awesome Family Favourites March Break Movies that includes: 4 Movies Everyday Starting at 11 am for only $2.99/Ticket.
Here’s a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:
March 2018:
Click here to view a list of participating Cineplex movie theatres locations
Here is some delicious news to brighten your day! Tim Hortons Canada is introducing NEW Tims® Signature Turkey Melt! Made with 100% Canadian carved turkey and a delicious blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Available for a limited time only at participating locations.
You can also start your day with a breakfast that’s hearty and delicious! Try Tim Hortons’ Farmer’s Breakfast Wrap or Biscuit topped with a crispy golden hash brown, real cheddar cheese, fluffy egg omelette, spicy mayo, and your choice of bacon or sausage. Made with heart and grilled to perfection!
Alternatively, grab two of Tim Hortons’ Classic Breakfast Sandwiches on your choice of a biscuit, English muffin, or wrap for only $5 plus tax.
Click here to find a Tim Hortons near you!
Despite the news from Toys “R” Us in the U.S, Toys “R” Us will continue normal business operation in Canada. Toys “R” Us Canada announced today that it is unaffected by the recent announcement by Toys “R” Us, Inc. of the filing of a motion seeking Bankruptcy Court approval in its Chapter 11 proceedings to begin the process of conducting an orderly wind-down of its U.S. business. Toys “R” Us Canada remains committed to serving its customers in all of its 82 stores across Canada, which remain open for business in the normal course.
Toys “R” Us Canada’s business is managed in Canada, operates autonomously from U.S. operations, and continues to be a stable and profitable market leader in Canada. Toys “R” Us Canada has a strong cash and liquidity position and is able to continue business operations without disruption. Toys “R” Us Canada will continue to satisfy its obligations to vendors and customers and stock a broad selection of the most exciting, must-have toy and baby products. The Company continues to honour all customers programs, including gift cards and warranty, return and exchange policies.
If you thought you were too late to pick up tickets for the Paw Patrol Live Tour Canada dates, then think again, as there are still (though they are selling out fast!) some tickets left for the group’s Toronto and Vancouver shows.
The shows will feature the iconic six rescue dogs, led by the tech-savvy boy named Ryder and will run from March 16-18.
The Toronto show is called Great Pirate Adventure, while the Vancouver show has been called the Race to the Rescue show. They are both teaming with some amazing talent, and will surely be a blast for the young ones in your family who are self-proclaimed PAW Patrol addicts.
Click here to learn more about the PAW Patrol Live Tour in Canada.
Things are looking up for the Canadian traveler as flight prices between Europe and Canada are expected to get much lower with the introduction of Norwegian Air, a budget European airline, into the Canadian market.
The Canadian Transportation Agency has given an initial permit to the Norwegian airline service, who are anticipated to start selling tickets ahead of their official summertime launch. Before things can become official, however, the airline service must first receive approval from Transport Canada. The fact that they’ve already been given permission to start selling tickets ahead of their launch though indicates that things will be going forward without a hitch.
“The agency is satisfied that there is a high probability that the licence will issue prior to the intended startup date on July 23, 2018,” the CTA said in a statement, according to CBC.
Norwegian Air has yet to confirm what routes they’ll be flying to in Canada, nor given an indication of what their prices will be, but one can guess that they will be competitive with the other budget airlines who have been contending for the attention of the Canadian traveler. For instance, in 2015, Wow Air (an Icelandic carrier) set up a route between Canada and Europe that cost less than $100. Later, they added a flight between Canada and continental Europe that cost just $149!
In a similar move, the Latvian carrier Primera Air announced last year that they would begin flying between Toronto and continental Europe for as little as $199. These flights are going to be taking off from Pearson starting next month and will be running three times a week between England and Toronto and four times between France and Toronto.
Click here to learn more about Norwegian Air.
Now I may date myself when I say this, but I remember when you could go to the movies with just a crisp $5 bill in your pocket. Nowadays, that will barely put a dent in covering your jumbo-sized Coke or equally large bag of popcorn. That being said, there are a couple of hacks that can keep you and your family on the straight and narrow when it comes to saving at the movies. We’ve collected these tips into one list so that you can not only save money this March Break, but continue to save even after the kiddies are back at school.
The first and probably best deal that you should cash-in on is the one from Cineplex Canada, where they are offering March Break movies from Monday through to Friday (dates will vary depending on your region) for just $2.99. This is the same awesome price that they offer their Family Favourites movies for each Saturday morning, which you can continue to take advantage of even after March Break!
This one isn’t necessarily a ‘hack’ but more of a throwing your name in the hat for a chance to win free movies for an entire year. Virgin Mobile is offering this contest for members through till January 27, 2019 and they will be drawing a new name to announce a new winner each week. Your chances are pretty slim, but hey, it’s free movies so it’s worth a shot at least?
If you’re a CAA member and you live in Manitoba, then this offer can snag your two FREE movie vouchers when you refer a friend to CAA. This offer is only valid in some provinces throughout Canada, but if you’re in Manitoba then you can refer a friend either by presenting the coupon in-person, online or over the phone. Not a bad deal for gaining two free movies, arguably valued at $20 or more!
The SCENE Rewards program is one of the more consistent hacks to save on going to the movies, as it will save you 10% off on already-discounted cheap Tuesday movies plus 10% off on movie snacks. And with each movie purchase you make with your SCENE card, you’ll be that much closer to receiving a FREE movie, as you only need to collect 1,000 SCENE points.
Members who are also Scotiabank members can even stand to save and earn a little more, as the Scotiabank SCENE Debit Card allows cardholders to actually earn SCENE points on debit purchases. The same applies for the SCENE Visa Card and with both cards you’ll receive a registering bonus of 5,000 points for the debit card and 4,000 points for the Visa card.
Click here to see what movies are playing at Cineplex Canada.
Loblaw and Imperial announced today that they are teaming up to provide more convenience and value to Canadians. This summer, PC Optimum members will be able to earn points at more than 1,800 Esso stations on eligible fuel purchases, convenience store products and car wash services. The PC Optimum program is already available at Mobil stations.
PC Optimum members will earn 10 points per litre on fuel, and 10 points per dollar on eligible convenience store or car wash services at Esso stations. Registered members may also receive targeted offers. Additionally, customers using a President’s Choice Financial Mastercard® at Esso and Mobil stations will continue to have the ability to accelerate their earnings potential as they do today.
The PC Optimum program launched February 1, 2018, bringing together two of Canada’s loyalty programs, PC Plus and Shoppers Optimum. PC Optimum points can be redeemed for almost anything at close to 2,500 Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart banner stores including Real Canadian Superstore, Atlantic Superstore, City Market, No Frills, Independent, Zehrs, Loblaws, Shoppers Home Health Care and online at Loblaw-owned grocery websites, Joe Fresh and Beauty Boutique.
Viola Desmond may not have been given her fair claim to fame when she was living, but she will now be forever cemented as not only being the first non-royal woman to be featured prominently on a piece of regularly circulating Canadian currency, but also the first African-Canadian woman to be featured on a Canadian bill. The new $10 bill was unveiled with Desmond’s portrait in Halifax, Nova Scotia on March 8, which was, fittingly, also International Women’s Day.
Bill Morneau, the finance minister, presented the then unseen $10 note to Desmond’s sister, Wanda Robson, who went on to thank the artist behind her sister’s currency recreation for capturing a “beautiful” and “unique” bank note.
Desmond’s contribution to Canada’s civil rights movement deserves more recognition than she has historically been treated with, and this bill marks a step in correcting that wrong. She began her activism in the 1940s, most notably when she refused to leave the whites-only section of a movie theatre in Nova Scotia. This landmark event would occur nearly ten years before Rosa Parks would refuse to leave the whites-only section of a bus in Alabama, though Desmond has received much less recognition for her act of bravery than her southern counterpart.
You can expect to see the bill in regular circulation in late 2018.
Cineplex Canada has an awesome Family Favourites March Break Movies that includes: 4 Movies Everyday Starting at 11:00 am for only $2.99/Ticket. The four films are:
Also, Here’s a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:
March 2018:
Click here to view a list of participating Cineplex movie theatres locations
Cool down or snuggle up with NEW Caramel Chocolate Coffee Iced Frappé, Latte and Mocha from McDonald’s Canada’s McCafé! You can enjoy the new caramel chocolate in 3 different ways:
This spring try McDonald’s NEW Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant! Made with a rich and smooth chocolate hazelnut filling, wrapped in a flakey all-butter pastry. Here for a limited time only!
Click here to find a McDonald’s near you.
Toys R Us Canada has FREE Family Events in March 2018. The Toys R Us Family Events include fun make & Takes, product demos, giveaways and more.
Visit your local Toys “R” Us store to take part in the exciting promotions and activities your kids will love. All events are offered In-store only. While quantities last. Giveaways and make and takes are limit to one per child. Events recommended for children ages 4 years and up.
Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:
Collect and Swap Event
No registration required. Events recommended for kids 4 and up. Event material available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Limit one per child.
The child must be present to participate. Parental supervision required at all times. Event activities may vary by store and are subject to change. While supplies last. Limit one per customer.
Click here to view the Toys R Us flyer.
Click here to get more information on this event.
Good morning! Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies is here every Saturday 🙂 Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00 am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting WE Charity. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Cineplex Canada has released their new schedule. The Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies include:
Also, Cineplex Canada has an awesome Family Favourites March Break Movies that includes: 4 Movies Everyday Starting at 11 am for only $2.99/Ticket.
Here’s a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:
March 2018:
Click here to view a list of participating Cineplex movie theatres locations
Claire’s Stores Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks. For many years, Claire’s has been a mecca for middle school girls who want inexpensive accessories and free ear piercings. Claire’s signalled it was in trouble in January, announcing it was working with investment bank Lazard to evaluate a capital structure solution to ensure its long-term success. It’s still not clear how this will affect the stores in Canada.
The Home Depot Canada has a new list of FREE workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels that are going in March 2018! You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops, the registration dates are shown beside each workshop.
This is a reminder to book for the FREE Workshop:
You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops.
Click here to get all Home Depot Canada online offers.
Click here to view The Home Depot flyers
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