Toys R Us Canada has FREE Family Events in February 2018. The Toys R Us Family Events include fun make & Takes, product demos, giveaways and more.
Visit your local Toys âRâ 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 âRâ Us upcoming FREE Family events for February 2018:
Saturday, February 17th, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. â 1:00 p.m.:
Boycott Boring Play Day Event:
Join us for the first Toys “R” Us Play Day of 2018. Play Day is the ultimate family event with fun activities for the whole family!
Exciting games, make and takes, giveaways and more!
Activites may vary by store. Recommended for kids 3 and up. All giveaways are available while they last and distributed to participants only.
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Sign up in-store for R Club and save 15% on your purchase(s)!
Valid in-store only on regular priced items on February 17, 2018, only. Exclusions apply, see associate for details. Limit one coupon per transaction. This coupon is not redeemable for cash. Valid at any Toys “R” Us or Babies”R” Canada.
Take a stand against bullying and support Pink Shirt Day.
The first 100 kids will receive a FREE Pink Shirt to wear and help raise awareness against bullying.
Saturday, February 17th, 2018 – Thursday, February 22nd, 2018:
JoJo Siwa Sequin Bow Gift with purchase:
FREE* Sequin Signature JoJo Bow *when you spend $19.99 or more (before taxes) on ANY JoJo Siwa Product(s)
Available instore only. While they last. Max. 30 per store.
Saturday, February 24, 2018 – from 11:00 a.m. â 1:00 p.m.:Â
LEGO Creativity Make and Take Challenge
What is at the bottom of the ocean? How could you travel to Mars? Roll the LEGO Creativity dice and find out what your build challenge is! No instructions, just your imagination!
Take your creations home!
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.
Good morning! Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies is back again đ Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00Â 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, February 3, 2018, at 11:00 am the film Sing, Animation, Comedy, Musical, is the Family Favourites for $2.99 (1h 48m).
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 February, 2018! You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops, the registration dates are shown beside each workshop.Â
Build a Valentine Bean Bag Toss. 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 Valentine Bean Bag Toss out of wood.  (Registration closes February 3, 2018)
You have to register in advance to be able to attend these FREE Workshops.
It’s showtime! Shoppers Drug Mart Canada has a fantastic deal this weekend! Get two FREE Cineplex Admit Ones Tickets (up to $27 value) when you spend $75 or more on almost anything in store. This deal is valid on Sunday, February 4, 2018, until Monday, February 5, 2018.
These companies are trying to control and censor our internet. They are trying to block access to what they consider are “piracy sites”. But once they are able to censor one kind of sites, expect them to censor anything that they don’t like or anything that goes against their business, political views or money making ability. It all starts with one step.
I know I will not be supporting any of these companies in any form or shape and if you care about censorship neither should you.
The full list:
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA)
Starting today, your old Shoppers Optimum and PC Plus cards will no longer be valid as the two loyalty reward programs will be merging to rebrand as PC Optimum.
PC Optimum will largely still function the same way that the other two rewards programs ran, but you will need to download the new app and trade-in for new cards in order to begin collecting points.
You will also need to register your card online at PC Optimum. After you’ve completed all of these steps, you’re well on your way to take advantage of exclusive offers and events.
The collection of the points in this new program will run the same, but the way that those points can be redeemed will be a bit different.
For those of you who were part the PC Plus program, the redemption of 20,000 points will still be equal to $20, however the minimum threshold for redeeming those points has been dropped to just 10,000 (before it was 20,000).
Within the Shoppers Optimum program, the online calculator for converting from Shoppers Optimum points to the new program shows that if you have 95,000 Shoppers points that will now equal 170,000 new points. And in the new program, 170,000 works out to be $170 worth of rewards.
When you are collecting points in the new program, every dollar you spend will provide you with 15 PC Optimum points, which is much better than the old Shoppers Optimum program as $1 only provided 10 points.
Are you excited about the new changes that Loblaws is making to their rewards program?
A Canadian watchdog group that monitors fair competition within the country has uncovered information that alleges that two of the largest wholesalers for bread were involved in a 16-year-long price-fixing scandal, the CBC reported.
In court documents revealed on Wednesday that were, until recently, sealed, the watchdog group found that senior officers from Canada Bread Company Ltd. and George Weston Ltd. had met with five retailers to make a deal about hiking the prices of bread. If charged, the Competition Bureau believes that the two wholesalers could be convicted for committing indictable offences under the Competition Act.
The raise, which was said to be seven cents, began happening back in 2001 and is suspected to have continued into 2017.
After the price was set, the suppliers then met with the five retailers â Loblaws, Walmart, Sobeys, Metro and Giant Tiger â to get the green light for making the increase. This increase, however, was only agreed upon after the retailers got confirmation that the competition would maintain a fixed price on the bread.
“Further, the retailers demanded that the suppliers actively manage retail competition by co-ordinating retail prices for their respective fresh commercial bread products and ensuring pricing alignment amongst the retailers,” the CBC reported the documents as reading.
With the bread price increasing at wholesale by seven cents, the retail price would then reflect a price bump of 10 cents; this scaling system became known as the ‘7/10’.
Investigation into this matter began back in December, after Loblaw and George Weston stepped forward to the watchdog and confessed to their involvement in the industry-wide conspiracy. Because of their forthcomingness, these two have received immunity in the ongoing investigation, while the remaining companies are said to be cooperating.
In a statement issued from Loblaws spokesperson Kevin Groh, he asserted that the company had “admitted” their role, but that “you cannot price fix alone”.
Under Armour Canada has just launched UA HOVR. Welcome to your new running experience. Gravity holds you down. UA HOVR lifts you up.
There are two versions of HOVR: Phantom and Sonic. The sneakers feature UAâs latest HOVR cushioning system, to provide a plush feel underfoot as well as energy return and responsiveness. The two models also have an external heel counter and a durable rubber outsole in common. Phantom is a stylish lifestyle running shoe, whereas Sonic is a stylish shoe for the more serious runner!
Under Armour offers free returns and free shipping on $75.
Cineplex Canada has released their new schedule for February & March 2018. Hereâs a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:
February 2018:
Saturday, February 3, 2018: Sing
Saturday, February 10, 2018: Minions
Saturday, February 17, 2018: My Little Pony: The Movie
Today is Bell Let’s Talk – a great opportunity to raise awareness, money and help end the stigma surrounding mental health. It’s likely that you, or someone you know, has suffered from a mental illness. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions â disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behaviour. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviours.
There are many ways to help end the stigma and start a conversation, such as:
Educate yourself: When it comes to mental illness, education is key. Having the right tools, knowing the right words to use and understanding how to correctly speak with someone experiencing a mental illness can make all the difference.
Be kind: Simple kindness can make a world of a difference. Whether it be a smile, being a good listener or an invitation for a chat over coffee, these simple acts of kindness can help open up the conversation and let someone know youâre there for them. Expressions like âYouâll get over itâ and âJust relaxâ can hurt more than help. Instead, offer your support and say âIâm sorry you arenât feeling wellâ or better yet, ask what you can do to help.
Listen and ask:Â Mental illness is a very common form of human pain and suffering. Being a good listener and asking how you can help, or simply just being there for people you care about, can be the first step to recovery.
Break the silence:Â Two out of three people suffer in silence, fearing judgement and rejection. Being open to a conversation is the first step towards eliminating stigma. Know the facts, be kind, be a good listener and friend. Be part of the conversation to eliminate stigma once and for all.
If your loved one shows signs of mental illness, have an open and honest discussion with him or her about your concerns. You may not be able to force someone to get professional care, but you can offer encouragement and support. You can also help your loved one find a qualified mental health provider and make an appointment. You may even be able to go along to the appointment.
If you’re a person who lives in fear that kids nowadays won’t ever get to experience the textile joy that was building your first LEGO set, or that they’ll never fully appreciate the haptic feedback relief of playing a real-life piano rather than tapping a simulated LED version on the screen of their smartphone, then you’ll be relieved to hear what Nintendo Canada has up their sleeve.
Starting in April 20, 2018, you’ll be able to pick up Nintendo Labo DIY cardboard kits to complement your Nintendo Switch system.
How these cardboard corrugated creations will work is actually quite ingenious. If you buy the Variety Kit, your child will have the opportunity to build five different toy-con creations, including a piano, 2 RC cars, a fishing rod, a house or a motorbike. Once you connect your Nintendo Switch to these hand-crafted toys, you’ll be able to continue the fun by either holding a recital or competing in a race.
The other kit available will be the toy-con Robot Kit, which will be a kit that provides you with the instructions to make a cool robot suit that can also be connected to your Nintendo Switch to extend the fun outside of the box.
These Nintendo Labo’s will start at about $69.99 USD and we’ll be sure to update this post once there are announcements of where these cardboard delights will begin being sold in Canada.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and so Dairy Queen Canada is heating up their offers to reflect products that will be more suitable for the loving occasion.
The first new product that they will be offering for the month of February is one that will attract those who like it hot. Right now, you can pick up either 4-piece or six-piece honey hot glazed chicken strips, which will be made with none other than Frank’s Red Hot sauce. This order will come with fries and a ranch sauce, and if you opt for the six-piece it’ll make for a nice snack to split before heading to the movies for a date night.
The second St. Valentine-themed offer from Dairy Queen is the new Ultimate Choco Brownie Blizzard Cupid Cake. This cake will be starting at $9.99, and though it’s marketed as being ‘perfectly split’ between two, I’m sure that if you are celebrating an independent Valentine’s Day, it would also be perfectly acceptable in an individual sized portion.
And since it’s February, Dairy Queen will be bringing back the Chocolate Xtreme Blizzard as their blizzard of the month.
Toys R Us Canada has FREE Family Events in January & February 2018. The Toys R Us Family Events include fun make & Takes, product demos, giveaways and more.
Visit your local Toys âRâ 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.
Today, Saturday, January 27, 2018 –Â from 11:00 a.m. â 1:00 p.m:Â LEGO 20 Brick Make and Take Challenge.
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.
Good morning! Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies is back again đ Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings at 11:00Â 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, January 27, 2018, at 11:00 am the film The Lego Ninjago Movie, Action, Adventure, Animation, is the Family Favourites for $2.99 (1h 42m).
