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:

• Wonder
• Despicable Me 3
• Ferdinand
• The Boss Baby

Also, Here’s a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:

March 2018:

• Saturday, March 17, 2018: Shrek
• Saturday, March 24, 2018: Space Jam
• Saturday, March 31, 2018: Hop

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:

• Caramel Chocolate Coffee Iced Frappé: The new Caramel Chocolate Coffee Iced Frappé is made with the great taste of Arabica beans freshly blended with ice and a decadent caramel chocolate sauce. It’s then topped with real whipped cream and caramel chocolate sprinkles.
• Caramel Chocolate Latte: The new Caramel Chocolate Latte is made with our signature McCafé® espresso. It is blended with Caramel Chocolate sauce and topped with freshly steamed Canadian milk which is frothed and sprinkled with Caramel Chocolate.
• Caramel Chocolate Mocha: The new Caramel Chocolate Mocha is made with our signature McCafé® espresso. It is steamed and frothed with fresh Canadian milk and decadent chocolate sauce and then finished with real whipped cream and Caramel Chocolate sprinkles.

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 

• Discover and explore the world of Collectibles!
  • Bring your Shopkins Collector in to swap with “Us”, friends or other Shopkins fans! Plus, get a FREE limited edition glitter Shopkins – Birthday Betty! Quantities are limited.
  • Bring your Pokémon Collector and their cards to trade with “Us”, friends or other Pokémon collectors! Plus, get a FREE Toys”R”Us exclusive Pokémon collector card and poster!
  • Feel like one of the Enchantimals and design your very own Enchantimals Mask – choose from 1 of 5 characters: Skunk, Fox, Peacock, Bunny or Deer!
  • Take a spin with the Disney Magical Movers product demo – Join Ariel, Belle and Rapunzel. Watch your favorite princess dance!
  • AND In select locations only – make sure you stop by the Nintendo Demo to try out the N2DS XL, Kirby Battle Royale or Nintendo Switch!

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:

• Today, Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 11:00 am the film Fantastic Mr. Fox, Animation, Comedy, Family, is the Family Favourites for $2.99 (1h 27m).

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:

• Saturday, March 17, 2018: Shrek
• Saturday, March 24, 2018: Space Jam
• Saturday, March 31, 2018: Hop

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:

• Do-It-Yourself Workshops:
  • Saturday, March 17, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Install Laminate Flooring: learn to measure, cut and install laminate flooring. You will learn how to undercut door jambs, make tricky cuts, and lay laminate to create attractive, long-lasting floors.  (Registration closes March 11, 2018)

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

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.

Friday, March 9, 2018 – Thursday, March 15, 2018:

Imports Dragon Collectibles Gift Bag (Gift with Purchase)

• Receive a FREE Collectibles Gift Bag when you spend $50 or more in-store only. While quantities last. Assortments vary. Available instore only.
• 2 to choose from!
  • Collector Bag #1 features: Twozies, Shopkins Happy Places, and more!
  • Collector Bag #2 features: Minions, Grossery Gang, Ooshies and more!

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.

The Best of the West meets the Best of the East! McDonald’s Canada has launched a NEW Montreal Steak Spice BBQ Angus burger! A juicy 100% Angus beef patty, topped with Montreal Steak Spice BBQ sauce, crispy onions, red onion rings, leaf lettuce and natural Mozzarella cheese, served on a toasted sesame & poppy seed bun. Available for a limited time only, at participating McDonald’s restaurants in Canada.

Also, don’t forget to get your March digital mailer coupons by clicking here.

Click here to find a McDonald’s near you!

You’ll perhaps remember a few months back when we posted about how Farm Boy Canada was planning on opening up at least 10 new locations within the GTA this year, perhaps making competing grocers like Loblaw’s and Longo’s cringe a little at the fact that this locally established chain that specializes in providing fresh, local produce would be branching out into Toronto. Well, this past week saw the opening of the new location at the Shoppes of Alderwood plaza at Brown’s Line and Evans Avenue, and people were stoked to see the opening of this Ontario local haunt within the GTA.

The local produce section is certainly one of the finer highlights of Farm Boy’s offerings, though they’re small-batch private label products are something akin to our southern neighbour’s Trader Joe’s labels; they provide everything from salad dressings and spices to even carrying their own chocolate covered snacks and other salted delights.

Click here to view Farm Boy’s latest flyers.

Click here to find the nearest Farm Boy location to you.

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:

• Do-It-Yourself Workshops:
  • Wednesday, March 14, 2018 – 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM: Install Moulding & Trim. Participants will learn how to select, measure, cut and install moulding and trim. (Registration closes March 8, 2018)

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

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.

Here is a preview of Toys “R” Us upcoming FREE Family events for March 2018:

Monday – Friday, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: 

• March Break In-store Events:  March Break dates vary by province, please contact your local store for dates.
• PLUS! FREE $5 Shopping Card for your kids during March Break week:

Saturday, March 3, 2018:

• 2018 National Hockey Card Day:
• Don’t Miss the special 1-day ONLY offer: Save 30% off ALL NHL Blasters, excludes clearance. Selection varies.

Friday, March 9, 2018 – Thursday, March 15, 2018:

• Imports Dragon Collectibles Gift Bag (Gift with Purchase)

Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: 

• Collect and Swap Event: Discover and explore the world of Collectibles!

Saturday, March 17, 2018, ALL DAY Event!

• The Grand Event

Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:

• Easter Egg-splore “R” Store Event

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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:

• Today, Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 11:00 am the film Trolls, Animation, Family, Musical, is the Family Favourites for $2.99 (1h 33m).

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:

• Saturday, March 10, 2018: Fantastic Mr. Fox
• Saturday, March 17, 2018: Shrek
• Saturday, March 24, 2018: Space Jam
• Saturday, March 31, 2018: Hop

Click here to view a list of participating Cineplex movie theatres locations

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:

• Kids Workshops:
  • Saturday, March 10, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Build a Periscope. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Periscope. (Registration closes March 4, 2018)

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