Announcements
One of Canada’s most fabled department stores, whose catalogue has been a coffee table feature of most Canadians homes for the past few decades, made an announcement on Tuesday that there is “significant doubt” about Sears future and that they could be selling the company.
This announcement comes at the heels of many other staple Canadian retailers who are struggling to compete in the e-commerce world of online shopping. Sears reported in their first-quarter a loss of $144.4 million – which is a 15.2 percent decline in revenue from last year.
In their first-quarter results, Sears cites online shopping as one of the main competitors that is threatening their efforts to transform the department store for the modern consumer, saying:
âThe company continues to face a very challenging environment with recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities in the last five fiscal years, with net losses beginning in 2014.â
There have been improvements in sales at Sears retail stores, partially due to their efforts of adding discount designer lines to their selection, their revenue still fell to just $505.5 million (a $90 million drop) largely because of a loss of interest in catalogue sales.
Sears currently runs 95 department store and 26 Sears Home locations, plus an additional 14 outlets.
The department store giant has postponed their annual meeting, which was scheduled for Wednesday at 8am and Jeffrey Stollenwerck, who is not standing for re-election as a director, has resigned effective Tuesday.
Click here to learn more about Sears Canada’s future.
The unveiling of one of the gaming world’s biggest tech giants is being met with what can only be described as a mixed bag of emotions. The new Xbox One XÂ is being marketed by the company as being the “world’s most powerful console”, which if you dig into the specs enough you’ll see that it probably is one the most powerful consoles on the market right now, but, people are asking, at what cost?
The Xbox One X was announced last year at E3 under the pseudonym of Project Scorpio and was teased as being the smallest and fastest console to be produced. But when gamers were shown the renamed Xbox One X model (a name that has nearly as many complaints lodged against it as the price tag itself, which is a whopping $499 USD)Â at this year’s E3 conference, they were quick to point out the frightfully close similarities between the One X and the Xbox One S – which was released last year.
The Xbox One S was also marketed as being a faster, slimmer version of previous console models, and the Xbox One X is just a minor improvement from its immediate predecessor, though it’s $100 more expensive (Xbox One S runs for about $399).
That being said, this will be one of the fastest consoles that Microsoft has ever produced and will place it far ahead of its direct competitor, the PS4 Pro. Though the PS4 Pro has 4K capabilities like the new Xbox One X, it only has 8GB of RAM to the One X’s 12GB, and only 4.12 teraflops of graphics processing power compared to the 6 that the Xbox One X totes.
But all this doesn’t really mean that much to the average gamer. When placed side by side, a confused parent come holiday season will see the Xbox One S and the Xbox One X, both of which are marketed as being “faster and slimmer”, and will only see one real difference: the price tag.
Another hiccup on Microsoft’s presentation and release of this new console was their failure to emphasize the console’s virtual reality capabilities. While Sony has been churning out over a million VR headsets that are compatible with PlayStation, the Xbox One X made no mention of any VR game that would be launching with the console.
What are your thoughts on the new Xbox One X?
Click here to learn more about the Xbox One X.
During a routine testing, the chocolate company Mars has decided to voluntarily recall thousands of Galaxy chocolate products after detecting a possible presence of salmonella in some of the chocolate confectioners products.
In a statement released by the company they said:
“As a precaution, we are voluntarily recalling certain Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate bars, Galaxy Minstrels, and Galaxy Counters and Teasers bars. We are working closely with the relevant food safety authorities and our customers to ensure that the affected products are no longer available for purchase.”
The company also said that though they have received no complaints, they are continuing with the recall as a precautionary measure.
The recall is only happening in the UK and Ireland, though if you by some chance were in either of those countries and purchased some of these goodies while across the pond, here is the list of products that are being recalled by Mars:
- Galaxy Milk 200g Bar – product code AC76R, batches 719G1SLO00, 719G2SLO00, with the best-before date of May 6, 2018, and batches 720A2SLO00, 720B1SLO00 with the best-before date of May 13, 2018
- Galaxy Milk 4x42g Multipack Bars – product code AF67D, batches 719G1SLO00 and 719G2SLO00 with the best-before date of May 6, 2018
- Galaxy Milk 42g Bar – product code AN22R, batch number 719G2SLO00, with the best-before date of May 6, 2018
- Galaxy Counters 78g Treat Bag – product code AW99N, batch number 719G2SLO00, with the best-before date of May, 6, 2018
- Galaxy Counters 112g Pouch – product code AW99G in Ireland, batch numbers 720B1SLO00 and 720C1SLO00 with best-before dates of May 13, 2018
- Maltesters Teasers 35g Bar – product code AX46E, batches 720C1SLO00 and 720D2SLO00 in the UK and Ireland, with the best-before date of May 13, 2018
- Galaxy Minstrels 118g Pouch (Sweet Nights In promotion) – product code BJ30K, batch number 720B1SLO00, with the best-before date of May 13, 2018
If you have purchased any of these products and would like a reimbursement you can call 0800 952 0084 (for UK reimbursement) and 1890 812 315 (for Irish reimbursement).
Click here to learn more about the potential salmonella risk in Galaxy chocolates.
What could be more summertime tasting than a handful of farmer’s fresh raspberries? Now imagine those raspberries blended up in a thick and smooth soft serve. Are you salivating yet? If so, you’ll be excited to know that this raspberry craving can be satisfied this summer at McDonald’s Canada as they are releasing a limited edition Raspberry Triple Thick Milkshake.
This shake will only be around for a limited time this summer, so I advise you die hard raspberry fans to get yours while you still can.
Click here to find the nearest McDonald’s Canada location to you.
Today, Saturday, June 10, 2017 & Sunday, June 11, 2017 Shoppers Drug Mart Canada will be having a Spend Your Points Plus Event where you can get up to an extra $30 when you spend the qualifying amount of Shoppers optimum points.
- Spend 38,000 points and get up to $60 off PLUS get $10 worth of points back. Thatâs a $70 savings value.
OR
- Spend 50,000 points and get up to $85 off PLUS get $15 worth of points back. Thatâs a $100 savings value.
OR
- Spend 95,000 points and get up to $170 off PLUS get $30 worth of points back. Thatâs a $200 savings value.
The Shoppers Drug Mart Canada optimum points promotion is valid in-store on today Saturday, June 10, 2017 and Sunday, June 11, 2017, and as usual excludes prescription purchases, products with codeine, non-pointable items, tobacco products, stamps, passport photos, lottery tickets, event tickets, transit tickets and passes, gift cards, prepaid phone cards, prepaid card products and Shoppers Home Health Care locations.
Donât forget to check out Shoppers Drug Martâs flyer for this week, as they have a number of limited time offers that will be running on various days throughout the week. These flyers offers would make it easier for you to plan what to buy at the grocery store at Shoppers Drug Mart and what to leave off until this Saturday during the spend your points event.
Click here to view Shoppers Drug Mart Canada flyers.
The Home Depot Canada has a new FREE workshops available today! The Home Depot Canada today FREE workshops includes:
- Build A Tic Tac Toe Game (Kids).
The Home Depot Canada FREE workshops is valid today, Saturday, June 10, 2017 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
To book your slot at a workshop, contact your local Home Depot location.
Click here to get all Home Depot Canada online offers.
Click here to view The Home Depot flyers
Cineplex Canada has released their new schedule. The Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies include:
- Today, Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11am the film A Dog’s Purpose, Comedy, Family, is the Family Favourites for $2.99 (1h 41m).
Hereâs the upcoming movie every Saturday morning at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites at $2.99 each:
June 2017:
- Saturday, June 10, 2017: A Dog’s Purpose
- Saturday, June 17, 2017: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them
- Saturday, June 24, 2017: The Muppet Movie
July 2017:
- Saturday, July 1 2017:Â Back to the Future
- Saturday, July 8 2017:Â Ballerina
- Saturday, July 15 2017:Â The Wild Life
- Saturday, July 22 2017:Â A Monster Calls
- Saturday, July 29 2017:Â Monster Trucks
August 2017:
- Saturday, August 5, 2017:Â Pup Star
- Saturday, August 12, 2017:Â Lego Batman
- Saturday, August 19, 2017:Â Pup Star 2 Premiere
- Saturday, August 26, 2017:Â Pup Star 2 Encore
Sebtember 2017:
- Saturday September 2, 2017:Â Power Rangers
- Saturday September 9, 2017:Â Smurfs: The Lost Village
- Saturday September 16, 2017:Â Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
- Saturday September 23, 2017:Â The Princess Bride
- Saturday September 30, 2017:Â Boss Baby
Click here to see a list of Cineplex participates in the Family Favourites event.
Click here to get tickets from Cineplex online
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 June, July & August, 2017! The Home Depot Canada June, July & August, 2017 FREE workshops include:
Do-It-Yourself Workshops (5):
- FREE Do-It-Yourself workshops help anyone kick off their project with confidence through expert instruction reference materials.
- Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Pavestone Walkway: Laying the base, arranging paving stones. Participants will learn about the products and processes involved in successfully laying a long-lasting walkway with Pavestone brand pavers.
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 – 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM:Â Build a Wood Fence: Install Fence posts, rails and boards. Participants will learn how to build a fence for you home, hot to install and trim posts, and then attach pickets to the rails.
- Saturday, July 15, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM:Â Maintain A Deck: Stripping, cleaning and staining. Participants will learn and have the opportunity to gain the skill and confidence in cleaning your deck and preparing it for a new finish.
- Sunday, July 23, 2017 – 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM: Build a Garden Pond: Build, landscape & stock flexible liner ponds. Participants will learn how to build, landscape, and stock flexible liner ponds and allow them to practice as many of these steps as possible.
- Saturday, August 05, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM:Â Build a Deck: Learn how to plan and install a deck. You will learn how to use the appropriate tools to build a freestanding deck.
Do-It-Herself Workshops (3):
- FREE Do-It-Herself workshops mix demos and hands-on learning to help women tackle a variety of home improvement projects.
- Wednesday, June 21, 2017 – 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM: Painting Your Home’s Exterior: Prep and paint or stain. Â Participants will learn how to prep and paint exteriors, including windows and trim. How to paint or stain home exteriors as well.
- Wednesday, July 19, 2017 – 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM: Tile Floors and Walls: Select, lay cut and grout tile. Participants will learn how to install ceramic tile over backerboard on floors and walls.
- Wednesday, August 16, 2017 – 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM: Open the door to an organized Closet: Choose & install a closet system. Participants You will learn basic information on organizing personal items, choosing closet storage systems, and installing ClosetMaid Closet Storage Systems.
Kids Workshops (3):
- FREE Hands-on Workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12. Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at all The Home Depot stores. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, an achievement pin and certificate
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Build a Tool Box – Canada Day. Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a tool box. Once the project is complete, your child can personalize their tool box with paint and Canada Day stickers. All kids get to keep their project. Children must be between the ages of 5-12 and must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit. Limited quantity available.
- Saturday, July 08, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Build A Bug House. Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a bug house. Once the project is complete, your child can personalize their bug house with paint. All kids get to keep their project and receive a FREE certificate of achievement and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be between the ages of 5-12 and must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit.
- Saturday, August 12, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Build a Home Depot Truck. Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a Home Depot truck. Once the project is complete, your child can personalize their Home Depot Truck with paint and stickers. All kids get to keep their project and receive a FREE certificate of achievement and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be between the ages of 5-12 and must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit.
To book your slot at a workshop, contact your local Home Depot location.
Click here to get all Home Depot Canada online offers.
Click here to view The Home Depot flyers
Cineplex Canada has released their new schedule for June, July, August & September, 2017. Hereâs a list of the upcoming weekly movies line-up at Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99:
June 2017:
- Saturday, June 10, 2017: A Dog’s Purpose
- Saturday, June 17, 2017: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them
- Saturday, June 24, 2017: The Muppet Movie
July 2017:
- Saturday, July 1 2017:Â Back to the Future
- Saturday, July 8 2017:Â Ballerina
- Saturday, July 15 2017:Â The Wild Life
- Saturday, July 22 2017:Â A Monster Calls
- Saturday, July 29 2017:Â Monster Trucks
August 2017:
- Saturday, August 5, 2017:Â Pup Star
- Saturday, August 12, 2017:Â Lego Batman
- Saturday, August 19, 2017:Â Pup Star 2 Premiere
- Saturday, August 26, 2017:Â Pup Star 2 Encore
Sebtember 2017:
- Saturday September 2, 2017:Â Power Rangers
- Saturday September 9, 2017:Â Smurfs: The Lost Village
- Saturday September 16, 2017:Â Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
- Saturday September 23, 2017:Â The Princess Bride
- Saturday September 30, 2017:Â Boss Baby
Click here to view a list of participating Cineplex movie theatres locations
Oh Canada, we love you! In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, Tim Hortons is launching these Canadian-themed treats just in time for the celebration! Choose from Dutchie donut, maple Timbits, Nanaimo bar donut, and white & red velvet muffin… Yummy!
Get your hands on one before they’re gone!
Click here to find a Tim Hortons near you.
Ultima Foods is recalling iĂśgo yogurt products from the marketplace due to the potential presence of pieces of plastic. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
There have been no reported injuries associated with the consumption of these products.
Click here to read more information about this recall.
Rogers Foods Ltd. is recalling Rogers brand All Purpose flour from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product 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.
It is not safe to taste or eat raw dough or batter regardless of the type of flour used, as raw flour can be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli O121. Food contaminated with E. coli O121 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 reported illnesses that may be associated with the consumption of this product. Further lab testing is underway to confirm the link.
Click here to read more information about this recall.
The Source Canada has a new contest available now! The Source Canada Contest includes: Win Samsung 40″ 4K UHD Smart TV. The contest is single entry, open to the residents of Canada, and reached the age of majority in their province/territory.
The contest will take place in all Canadian provinces from today Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. ET until Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Click here to read the contest rules and enter the contest.
Amongst all the other announcements that Apple Canada made the other day, there were some exciting rumblings about iCloud storage that have, on our part at least, been greatly over looked. Apple announced that they would be removing the 1TB option from the iCloud Storage plan, and instead replacing it with just the 2TB plan.
The catch to all of this is that the 1TB plan used to cost $12.99 while the 2TB plan cost double that at $25.99. Now that the 1TB plan is gone, the 2TB plan is being slashed in half and will only cost $12.99/month. Plus, all customers who purchased the 1TB plan before June 5, 2017 will be automatically bumped up to the 2TB plan for the same cost.
This news comes on the tail winds of Apple’s announcement that they will be releasing iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra this fall, and according to TechCrunch the 2TB and 200GB storage options will soon be able to be split between families as soon as these other updates are made.
Click here to learn more about iCloud Storage from Apple.
At the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple had a busy day filled with a number of announcements teasing the audience about all the new products and updates they will be adding to their ever growing lineup of tech products.
Two of the bigger announcements that Apple made at the conference included the sharing of details about the upcoming pro-oriented “iMac Pro” and the “HomePod”. The iMac Pro is said by the company to be the most powerful Mac ever created, which isn’t surprising considering some of its specs, like the 27-inch Retina 5K display, the 18-core Xeon processors or the 22 Teraflops of graphics computation.
The Homepod is designed to be in direct competition with Amazon’s Echo, and will provide similar services like the ones a Siri-powered speaker performs on your phone – but instead it’ll be in your home.
The full list of products that have so far been announced at the WWDC include:
Updates:
New Products:
Click here to watch highlights from Apple’s announcements at the WWDC.
