If you shop at Sephora Canada often enough to have a Beauty Insider card, you will know that items rarely go on sale. So their big sales each year are highly anticipated. There were rumours that the holiday sale had been cancelled for this year but Rouge members recently received their early invites!
The sale starts for Sephora VIB Rouge members with early access from November 3rd to 6th, regular card holders will start after that. If you have spent enough to be a Rouge member, watch your mailbox for a coupon card. It gives you access to a second sale from November 10th to 15th when more of the holiday collections will be out.
Rouge members receive 20% off their purchase, so expect to see 10-15% for other card holders. If you have a friend who is Rouge, you can shop with them in the pre-sale and receive their 20% off plus a free tote bag.
Via Rail Canada has a new list of deals where you can save on select train tickets across the country from Vancouver to Halifax! Keep in mind that you’re also permitted to take one stop-over at no extra charge, making this a possible two-in-one trip! Take advantage of Via Rail reduced fares on select routes in Economy and Sleeper class from coast-to-coast. Take a look at some of the deals below as these offers are valid today only, Tuesday, October 24, 2017, until midnight.
UPS Canada announced today that they are launching a bicycle delivery project. UPS is partnering with the city of Toronto to launch a cargo delivery bicycle pilot project to improve the flow of traffic in the densest parts of the city.
“The success and learnings of this pilot will determine our strategy going forward for cargo delivery by bicycle on a larger scale in Toronto and potentially to other cities across Canada,” Christoph Atz, president of UPS Canada, said during a press conference in Toronto today, Monday October 23 2017.
Officials said the pilot will begin with just one bicycle conducting deliveries by travelling on roadways. Mayor John Tory said the test vehicle, which carries a large square cargo hitch in the rear, won’t be allowed on bicycle lanes. Tory said the UPS pilot project will ease some of the frustration of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists about courier companies parking their trucks in bike lanes or taking up a lane of traffic.
The Home Depot Canada has a new list of FREE workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels that are going on November, 2017! You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops, the registration dates are shown beside each workshop. The Home Depot Canada November, 2017 FREE workshops include:
Do-It-Yourself Workshops:
Saturday, November 18, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Install Hardwood Flooring: learn how to measure, cut and install hardwood. This Workshop will provide participants with information on selecting, purchasing, and installing hardwood flooring. (Registration closes Nov 11, 2017 )
Sunday, November 26, 2017 – 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM: Power Tools 101: selecting the perfect tool for any project. This workshop introduces participants to a variety of power tools including: cordless drills, nailers, routers, sanders as well as circular, mitre, and reciprocating saws. (Registration closes Nov 19, 2017 )
Do-It-Herself Workshops:
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 – 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM: Build a Holiday Centerpiece. We’ve got a workshop that will teach participants how to measure, cut, and assemble boards to create a holiday centerpiece, as well as discuss painting options for the centerpiece. ( Registration closes Nov 08, 2017 )
Kids Workshops:
Saturday, November 04, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Build a Humvee. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a special workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Humvee. ( Registration closes Oct 28, 2017 )
Saturday, November 25, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Build a Christmas Tree Ornament. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a special holiday-themed workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Christmas tree ornament. ( Registration closes Nov 18, 2017 )
To book your slot at a workshop, contact your local Home Depot location. You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops.
I’m so glad to hear that Shoppers Drug Mart is changing the voice of their self-checkout! Apparently Shoppers Drug Mart received many complaints about the voice and therefore decided to change it. I’m yet to hear the new voice but good call Shoppers!
Toys R Us Canada has FREE Family Events available now. 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.
Celebrate LEGO Bricktober: Bring in your kids to celebrate Bricktober, for exclusive LEGO gifts and brand new activities all month long!
October 20 – 25, 2017:
FREE LEGO Minifigure Build when you spend $30 or more (before taxes) each week on any LEGO Building Sets: LEGO NINJAGO Dragon
FREE LEGO Minifigure Collection when you spend $75 or more (before taxes) each week on ANY LEGO Building Sets: LEGO Classic Collection
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.
Vantage Foods (ON) Inc. is recalling mechanically tenderized steaks from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
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.
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Janes brand frozen uncooked breaded chicken products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
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.
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
Loblaw Companies Limited announced that it is laying off 500 employees in its corporate offices. “As part of a broad cost-control effort we have begun eliminating corporate office roles, including various executives, members of management and colleagues at all levels,” spokesperson Kevin Groh said in a statement, adding that the move will have “no effect on hourly store jobs.”
In a note to staff, company president Sarah Davis said some of the employees were informed Monday and many of the positions will be eliminated immediately. Cuts will come across the country, at office locations including Calgary, Toronto, Winnipeg, Halifax and Montreal.
Cineplex Canada has Community Day today, Saturday, October 14, 2017! Enjoy FREE Movies today, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Doors open at 9:00 am. No tickets required.
Community Day Movies include:
Kung Fu Panda 3
Trolls
Ice Age: Collision Course
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children
Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates
Plus: Enjoy incredible savings on Popcorn, Drinks & Candy, and a special SCENE point offer!
Cineplex Canada has Community Day on Saturday, October 14, 2017! The Cineplex Canada Community Day event includes: FREE Movies Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Doors open at 9:00 am. No tickets required.
Community Day Movies include:
Kung Fu Panda 3
Trolls
Ice Age: Collision Course
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children
Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates
Plus: Enjoy incredible savings on Popcorn, Drinks & Candy, and a special SCENE point offer!
IKEA Canada is thrilled to make the next stop on its coast to coast expansion journey, with the announcement of a full-size store in London, Ontario. Scheduled to open in fall 2019, IKEA London will be the 15th IKEA store in Canada. It will be located at the intersection of Highway 401 and Wellington Road, in a new retail and commercial complex. The new store will be 270,000 square feet. It will feature a Showroom, Market hall, a Restaurant, SMALAND children’s play facility and offer customers a complete range of convenient services including home delivery, assembly, planning and exchanges.
With the opening of the new store, IKEA Canada will have a positive contribution to the local economy through the creation of 100-150 new jobs for IKEA London, in addition to the co-workers already working at the London Pick-up and order point, and the construction jobs generated over the course of the project. IKEA Canada looks forward to welcoming these additional co-workers to join the dedicated team currently working at the London Pick-up and order point.
In 2015, IKEA Canada announced its ambition to double the number of stores in Canada from 12 to 24 and expand from coast to coast. The London store will be the third stop on this journey. IKEA Halifax opened on September 27th, 2017 and IKEA Quebec City will open in late summer 2018.
Sears Canada announced that it will be applying to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for approval to liquidate all of its remaining stores and assets. It is expected the Court will hear the motion on October 13, 2017. If a judge approves, 130 stores will close. The liquidation will affect 130 stores and 12,000 jobs, including the company’s Toronto head office and the 11 stores that were announced last week.
Pending approval of the Court, it is expected that liquidation sales at retail locations would commence no earlier than October 19 and continue for 10 to 14 weeks. Further details regarding the liquidation will be communicated in due course.