Apparently some of Subway Canada’s gift cards that Shoppers Drug Mart stores are giving out during their promotions are turning out to be empty. I’ve gotten several complaints about this. This is probably unintentional from Shoppers Drug Mart and Subway Canada but the way they treat their customers once the empty gift card is reported in unacceptable. Also, how hard could it be to check these gift cards have the correct amount before handing them out?

Here’s a complaint from Carolyn D, one of the people who had this problem:

(copy of letter to Subway corp) & (copy to Shopper’s Drug Mart)

Recently, after purchasing over $50 of product at Shopper’s Drug Mart, I received a Subway cash card worth $10.  As I am diabetic and on a small fixed income, I usually do not buy any type of fast food or eat in restaurants.  However, since the card expired today, I decided to use it.  I purchased a 1/2 sub and a vegetable only salad. Total $9.12.  I was embarrassed to find that the card showed no balance.  Fortunately I had $10. so was able to pay for the purchase which I did not want anyway.  I drove back to the Shopper’s who issued the card.  They denied any responsibility and told me to call the number on the back.  It was apparent that this has happened before.  Calling that number gave me a lot of voice mail but no resolution.  I called another Subway who told me that they have had quite a lot of them that are no good.  I am so very angry.  I want my $10.00 refunded.  I do NOT have money to waste on take-out food.  This was my first and l ikely my last visit to a Subway store.  What’s more I will likely limit my purchases at Shopper’s Drug Mart as well.  How do large companies like yours succeed when you treat the public with such disdain?  I will write to my local TV station ombudsman and my local newspaper if necessary.  I find this despicable.   Your stores should have been told to honor the cards and then you reimburse them instead of having customers spend what is now 1 1/2 hours and more than 2 liters of gas trying to take advantage of this so-called FREE offer. This is worse than FREE offer of a card usuable at restaurants that don’t exist in Chilliwack! Carol

Carolyn D

Have you visited the  SmartCanucks contest section lately?

If you haven’t, you are missing out on many opportunities to win something big, or small. SC is proud of our  happy and daily winners. Check out our  winner’s circle and view our winners .

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I like posting the updated list of Save.ca coupons every now and then because it has some awesome coupons worth hundreds of dollars in savings. Thanks cookoo for updating the Save.ca list 🙂

1. www.save-beta.com/brandsaver_en/
2. www.save-beta.com/cheer_en/ (CHEER Laundry Detergent – save $1)
3. www.save-beta.com/chunky_en/ (CAMPBELL’S CHUNKY Soups and Chili – Buy 2 Get 1 FREE)
4. www.save-beta.com/gain_en/
5. www.save-beta.com/pledge_en/ (PLEDGE MultiSurface Cleaner – Free)
6. www.save-beta.com/tide_en/
7. www.save-beta.com/tidecompact_en/
8. www.save-beta.com/english/ (PILLSBURY Original Crescents – save $1, BABY MUM MUM Teething Biscuits – buy 2 save $1, SCHNEIDERS Prepackaged Deli Sliced Meats – save $2, KOZY SHACK Ready Grains – save $1, GAIN Fabric Softener – save $1, CAMPBELL’S CHUNKY Soups and Chili – Buy 2 Get 1 FREE, RUBBERMAID Easy Find Lids Set – save $2.50, CAVENDISH FARMS Potato Wedges or Strips – save 50¢, Herbal Essences Hair Care – save 50¢, BlueWater Seafood – save 75¢)
9. www.save-beta.com/hms_en/ (GAIN Fabric Softener – save $1, GAIN Laundry Detergent – save $1, SECRET Deodorants or Anti-perspirants – save 50¢)
10. www.save.ca/cetaphil_en/ (CETAPHIL Acne Principles – save $5, CETAPHIL Gentle Skin Cleanser – save $2)
11. www.save.ca/eukanubadog_en/ (EUKANUBA Dry Dog Food – save $5)
12. www.save.ca/fancyfeast_en/ (Purina PRO PLAN Selects – save $7.50, Purina Busy Bone – save $3, Pro Plan Wet Cat Food – one FREE 85g Tin)
13. www.save.ca/farmersdairy/ (East Coast Creamery Ice Cream – save $2)
14. www.save.ca/febreze1_en/ (Febreze Odor Eliminator – save $1, Buy 2 Save $3)
15. www.save.ca/garnier_en/ (GARNIER FRUCTIS Styling Products – save $2, GARNIER NUTRITIONISTE Ultra-Lift Pro – save $5, GARNIER NUTRITIONISTE Skin Renew Anti-Sun Damage – save $2, GARNIER Haircolour – save $2)
16. www.save.ca/gerber/ (Gerber)
17. www.save.ca/gerbercanada/
18. www.save.ca/gillettebodywash/ (Gillette 2 in 1 Body Wash – save $1)
19. www.save.ca/hanes_en/ (HANES Underwear for Women and Men – save $1)
20. www.save.ca/herbalessences_en/ (Herbal Essences Hair Care – Buy 2 Get 1 Free)
21. www.save.ca/iamshealthypet/ (Iams Dog Food – save $2, Iams Cat Food – save $2, Iams PUPPY Food – save $5, Iams KITTEN Food – save $5)
22. www.save.ca/liveactive_en/ (Kraft LiveActive Cheddar Cheese with Probiotic Cultures – save $2)
23. www.save.ca/lorealparis_en/ (Advanced Revitalift Cleanser – save $3, Advanced Revitalift Moisturizer – save $5)
24. www.save.ca/maybelline_ny_en2/ (MINERAL POWER from MAYBELLINE New York – Buy any 2 & save $5)
25. www.save.ca/naturalinstincts_en/ (Natural Instincts Hair Colour – save $1.50)
26. www.save.ca/oralcare1_en/ (Crest Any Pro-Health toothpaste – save 50¢, Oral-B Manual Toothbrush – save $1.50, Crest Any Pro-Health Rinse – save $1, Oral-B Rechargeable Toothbrush – save $5)
27. www.save.ca/pampers3_en/ (Pampers Diapers – Jumbo or Larger – save $1, Pampers Wipes Tub/Refill (70 ct or larger) – save $1)
28. www.save.ca/pampers4_en/ (Pampers Swaddlers – save $2, Pampers Cruisers – save $2, Pampers Easy Ups – save $3, Pampers Splashers – save $2, Pampers Sensitive Wipes – save $1, Pampers Swipers Wipes – save $1, Pampers Clean ’n Go Wipes – save $1, Pampers Kandoo Wipes – save 75¢)
29. www.save.ca/pc_e/
30. www.save.ca/peptobismol_en/
31. www.save.ca/proplanselects/ (Purina PRO PLAN Selects – save $7.50, Purina Busy Bone – save $3, Pro Plan Wet Cat Food – One FREE 85g Tin)
32. www.save.ca/quakerricecakes/ (Quaker Large Rice Cakes – save 75¢)
33. www.save.ca/quakersnacks/ (Quaker Snacks – save 75¢)
    
34. www.save.ca/ristorantee_2/ (Ristorante Pizza – save $1.50 on 2, Casa di Mama Pizza – save 75¢)
35. www.save.ca/rougee/
36. www.save.ca/snacksthatfit/ (Quaker Snacks – buy 4 save $4)
37. www.save.ca/swiffer_en/ (Swiffer Dust & Shine – save $1, Swiffer Sweeper/Duster – save $1.50, Swiffer Refills – save $2, Swiffer Wet Jet/Sweep+Vac – save $3)
38. www.save.ca/thesalon/
39. www.save.ca/tideiceman_en/ (Tide Laundry Detergent – save $1)
40. www.save.ca/vaselineclinicaltherapy_en/ (Vaseline Clinical Therapy Hand & Body Lotion – save $2)
41. www.save.ca/vicksandpuffs/ (Vicks Cold Remedy – Buy 2 Save $1.50, Puffs Tissue with Lotion – save 50¢)

I love these P&G Canada BranDSaver coupons because they provide savings on daily items that I would’ve bought with or without coupons like Tide, Gillette Fusion, Crest and many more. These coupons are back and won’t last for too long so make sure you order your coupons as soon as possible 😉

Click here to order your P&G Canada BrandSaver Coupons

Here’s a detailed list of all available coupons:

• CREST AND ORAL-B – Pro Health Dental Care – SAVE $5.00
• SWIFFER – Sweeper Starter Kit – SAVE $2.50
• SWIFFER – Refill – SAVE $1.50
• PAMPERS – Easy Ups – SAVE $3.00
• SWIFFER – Dusters Kit – SAVE $1.00
• SATIN CARE – Shave Gel – SAVE $1.00
• PAMPERS – Wipes, 60 count or larger – SAVE $1.00
• PAMPERS – UnderJams – SAVE $3.00
• PAMPERS – Splashers – SAVE $1.00
• TIDE – Laundry Detergent – SAVE $1.00
• TIDE TO GO – Instant Stain Remover – SAVE 50¢
• TIDE TOTALCARE – Laundry Detergent – SAVE $2.00
• FEBREZE – Fabric Refresher – SAVE $1.00
• FEBREZE – NOTICEables – SAVE $3.00
• FOLGERS – Coffee – SAVE 50¢
• FOLGERS – Gourmet Selections – SAVE $1.00
• VENUS – Disposable Razor – SAVE $2.50
• VENUS EMBRACE – Razor – SAVE $4.00
• VENUS BREEZE – Razor – SAVE $4.00
• VENUS BREEZE – Disposable Razor – SAVE $2.50
• PAMPERS – Baby Dry, Swaddlers or Cruisers – SAVE $2.00
• GILLETTE FUSION – Razor – SAVE $5.00
• GILLETTE FUSION – Pre/Post Shave – SAVE $1.00
• GILLETTE SERIES – Shave Gel or Foam – SAVE $1.00
• IAMS – dry Cat Food – SAVE $2.00
• IAMS – dry Dog Food – SAVE $2.00
• MACH3 – Disposable Razor – SAVE $1.50
• MR. CLEAN – Cleaning Products – SAVE $2.00
• NICE’ N EASY – Hair Colour – SAVE $1.50
• OLAY – Facial Moisturizer + Body Product – SAVE $6.00
• OLAY – Body Wash – SAVE 75¢
• OLAY – Facial Moisturizer + Facial Cleanser – SAVE $6.00
• FEBREZE – Candles – SAVE $2.00
• FEBREZE – Allergen Reducer – SAVE $1.00
• DAWN – Dishwashing Liquid – SAVE 50¢
• CREST PRO HEALTH – Rinse – SAVE $1.00
• ALWAYS – Pad or Liner – SAVE $1.00
• CASCADE – Dishwasher Detergent – Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
• CASCADE – Dishwasher Detergent – SAVE 50¢
• BOUNCE – Dryer Sheets – SAVE 50¢
• DOWNY – Fabric Softener – SAVE $1.00
• CREST PRO HEALTH – Toothpaste – SAVE 75¢
• DURACELL – Coppertop Batteries – SAVE 60¢
• DURACELL – Coppertop Batteries – SAVE $2.00
• FEBREZE – Air Effects – SAVE $1.00
• ORAL-B PRO-HEALTH – Manual Toothbrush – SAVE $2.00

Click here to order your P&G Canada BrandSaver Coupons

I desperately need new pair of Nike jogging shoes so this SportChek coupon couldn’t have come at a better time for me. My old pair of jogging shoes are in terrible condition and on Boxing Day I invested in a lovely pair of indoor court shoes that couldn’t be used for outdoor activities. SportChek Canada has a new coupon that saves you  $20 on purchases of $100 or more.

This SportChek coupon expires on June 30th, 2009.

Click here to print your SportChek Canada coupon

Thanks couponlady, Arch_Dandy & courtreporter for as usual posting this week’s flyer deals in the Canadian Shopping Deals Section

Reminder of useful links:

• Canadian flyers list
• Canadian Coupons Database
• Save.ca Coupons List
• Canadian Hot Deals Forum

And here are this week’s flyer deals (March 27 – April 3, 2009):

• Coupons to use with flyers this week, so far (April 3-11)
• Baby deals for the week of Apr 3 to 9
• Shoppers Drug Mart Flyer Deals April 4-9
• Rexall Pharmaplus flyer deals Apr 4 to 10
• Walmart Supercentre Flyer Deals April 3-11
• Walmart Flyer Deals April 3 – 11
• Zellers flyer deals April 4-9
• Real Canadian Superstore(ON) flyer deals Apr 3 to 9
• Real Canadian Superstore(West) flyer deals Apr 4 to 10
• Atlantic Superstore flyer deals Apr 3 to 9
• Food Basics flyer deals Apr 3 to 11
• No Frills flyer deals Apr 3 to 16
• Loblaws flyer deals Apr 3 to 9
• Metro/Loeb/A&P flyer deals Apr 3 to 11
• Sobeys(ON) flyer deals Apr 3 to 9
• Sobeys Nova Scotia deals – April 3-9
• Price Chopper flyer deals Apr 3 to 9
• Maxi flyer deals Apr 2 to 8

The wonderful Smart Canucks forum members have been posting hot deals too:

• Free Pilsbury crescents (walmart)
• Pillsbury Original Crescents 29¢ after coupon
• FREE AirWick iMotion at WalMart!!!!
• Jergens Natural Glow Free after Coupon
• M&Ms Free Bags with Purchase
• Europe’s Best frozen fruit and veggies at Food Basics(Apr 3 to 11)
• Superstore – Olay Clearance
• Glade $4 Coupon OK’d by Glade to get Tin
• Super Clearance deals at Zellers!!!
• RCSS gives 50 PC points for each resuable bag used
• RW&Co – Save $15 on purchases of $75 or more
• The Children’s Place
• 40% off ALL suits at The Bay (Secret Sale)

You can also visit the Canadian Hot Shopping & Grocery Deals Forum to keep track of other good deals.

Thanks Arch Dandy for posting a list of grocery coupons that can be used with flyer shopping deals this week.

• More deals can be found in Canadian Shopping Deals and Flyers
• Canadian Coupons can be found here

Walmart

• Kelloggs cereals 345-555g $3.97 (use your buy two save $2 found in stores)
• Special k bars 2/$3 (use your buy two save $1 found in stores)
• Philadelphia cream cheese or dips $2 (use your $1 off new philly dips found in stores)
• Tylenol rapid release or tylenol ultra bonus pack 80+10=90 $10.97 (use your printable $2 off coupons)
• Pantene pro v shampoo or conditioner $6 (use your $2 off from save.ca)

Walmart Supercentre

• Philadelphia cream cheese or dips $2 (use your $1 off new philly dips found in stores)
• Motts clamato or ocean spray cranberry juice $2.97 (use your $1 off ocean spray printable)
• Kelloggs eggo waffles $2.97 16s (use your $1 off coupons from boxes)

Zellers

• Tide liquid 2.21L or powder 60 uses detergent $8.99 (use your $1 off from save.ca)
• Vachon cakes 2 for $4 (use your $0.50 off cash for kids coupon )
• V8 vegetable cocktails 6 pack $2.47 (use your $0.75 off coupons found in stores)
• Yoplait source or creamy yogurt tubs 2 for $4 (use your $0.50 off coupons found in stores)
• Kelloggs all bran medley or all bran flakes $2.97 (use your buy two save $2 found in stores or $1.50 off from save.ca)

Foodland

• Kraft philadelphia cream cheese or dips $1.99 (use your $1 off new philly dips found in stores)
• Ocean spray cranberry sauce $1.99 (use your printable $1 off)
• Duncan hines cake or brownie mix or frosting 2 for $3 (use your $0.50 off coupons found in stores)
• Carnation evaporated milk $1.79 (use your $0.25 off coupon found in stores)
• Smuckers jam 500ml $3.49 (use your $0.50 off coupons found in stores)
• Kelloggs pop tarts $2.49 (use your buy two save $1 found in stores)
• Astro yogurt tubs $2.99 (use your $1 off found in stores)
• Kelloggs all bran bars or bites $2.99 (use your buy two save $1 found in stores)

Shoppers Drug Mart

• Tide 1.18-1.47L, gain 1.47L liquid laundry detergent $4.99 (use your $1 off for both found in paper inserts)
• Kelloggs corn pops, froot loops pr frosted flakes $2.77 (use your buy two save $2 found in stores)
• Splenda brown sugar, sweetener packs 100s or granular 2 for $10 (use your $1 off coupons found in stores)
• Gillette fusion or venus breeze razor $9.99 (use your $4 and $5 coupons from brandsaver)
• Always maxipads 14-24 or pantiliners 36s $3.99 (use your $1 off pads from save.ca)
• Herbal essences shampoo or conditioner $2.99 (use your $0.50 off or B2G1 free from save.ca)
• Pantene hair care products $4.99 (use your $2 off from brandsaver)
• Dove body wash $4.99 (use your $1 off or buy two get $2.50 off from save.ca)
• Schick intuition plus razor $10.99 (use your $2 off found in stores)

No Frills

• Always pads 12-24, Tampax tampons 16-20 $2.99 (use your $1 off coupons from brandsaver for both)
• Chapmans original ice cream 2L $1.88 (use your $0.50 off cash for kids coupon)
• Ocean spray cocktail 3.78L $4.99 (use your printable $1 off coupons)
• Gay lea sour cream $1.33 (use your $0.50 off coupons)

Zehrs

• Johnsonville breakfast sausage $2.99 (use your $1 off coupons found in stores)
• D’italiano bread or buns 2/$4 (use your $0.50 cash for kids coupon)
• Pillsbury crescents 3/$4 (use your printable $1 off coupons)
• Knorr ready to serve soups $1.99 (use your buy two save $1 found in stores)
• Yoplait creamy or source yogurt $2.49 (use your $0.50 off coupons found in stores)
• Hamburger helper $1.99 (use your $0.50 off coupons found in stores)

Thanks ker310 for posting this Jergens Canada couopon in Canadian Shopping Deals and Flyers.

Save $3 with the purchase of any Jergens natural GLOW Moisturizer. This offer applies to all Jergens natural GLOW Moisturizers including NEW Jergens natural GLOW Foaming Daily Moisurizer.

Tip: Jergens natural GLOW moisurizers cost around $7. Wait till they go on sale in a flyer or in-store special and then use the $3 discount coupon to get them for a couple of bucks 😉

Click here to print your Jergens Canada Coupon

Thanks I.am.a.cliche for posting this Ocean Spray freebie in Canadian Freebies & Samples

Request a Free Red Dress Pin to show your support for the Heart & Stroke Foundation “The Heart Truth” and you’ll also enjpy a free 28.3g sample of Craisins sweetened dried cranberries.

Wear the Red Dress Pin to help Share the Truth and help save women’s lives.

No purchase necessary. While quantities last. Limit 1 pin per household. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Offer valid only in Canada.

Click here to order your free pin and samples

I don’t know what a Corbin Bleu is. Wikipedia tells me he’s one of the stars of High School Musical, and I have no reason to doubt it.

Based on that, I’ll assume that any of you reading this with a girl in her tweens at home could probably become the hero parent of the day by clicking on this one little link. It will let you download “Rock 2 It,” the latest single from Corbin’s new album Speed Of Light.

A Shopper’s deal that doesn’t have anything to do with Optimum points? This must be some kind of weird dream.

Spending $75 at Shopper’s Drug Mart will net you a $20 gift card for Esso. The official page for this promotion neglects to mention any end date, though knowing SDM this is likely a “this weekend only” type of thing. It should also be noted that the fine print says “Please see gift card for redemption dates” and the page indicates elsewhere that the card is good for a limited time.

I’ll be honest — I’m a little put off by the lack of information regarding time frames. Regardless, if you’ve got a set of wheels and were looking to stock up on HABA supplies there’s no better time to do so.

It’s Lancome Bonus Time!

Retailer: Holt Renfrew
Minimum amount you need to spend: $50.00 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: until April 12, 2009

What You Get:
– Secret de Vie Ultimate Cellular Reviving Crème
– Secret de Vie Eye Ultimate Cellular Reviving Eye Crème
– Colour Fever Sensual Vibrant Lip Colour
– Deluxe compact of Colour with Colour Design Sensual Effects Eye Shadows Quad and Blush Subtil Sheer Delicate Oil-Free Powder Blush
– Effacil Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
– Virtuose Courbe Virtuôse Mascara in Black
– Tonique Confort Rehydrating Skincare Lotion
– Colour Design Sensational Effects Lip Colour
– a cosmetic case

Remember a few weeks back when we brought you word of a British TV sale at Amazon.ca? Well if you were a fan of that, you’re going to love this.

BBC Canada Shop has nearly 400 DVD’s on sale, many of which are at a fraction of the cost you’ll find elsewhere. I’ve been looking for cheap classic Doctor Who DVD’s for ages, and now I can get them for $15!

What’s more, orders over $50 can save an additional $10 by entering the coupon code BBCC10 at the checkout.If you’re a fan of British TV, you owe it to yourself to check out what BBC Canada has to offer.

Click here to check out their DVD sale.

It’s Estee Lauder Bonus Time!

Retailer: Sears
Minimum amount you need to spend: $32 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: April 2 – 22, 2009

What you get:
– Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Copper Glow OR Rich Currant
– Eyeshadow Quad in Truffle OR Berry Quartz
– Sumptuous Bold Volume™ Lifting Mascara in Black
– Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Crème SPF for Normal or Combination Skin, 7 ml OR DayWear Plus Multi Protection Crème for Normal/Combination, 7 ml
– Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, 50 ml
– Satin-touch travel and cosmetic bag collection in 2 shades

Sears.ca

Heather Reisman, Chapters/Indigo’s CEO and Chief Book Lover, wants to get you reading. She’s so sure you’ll like the books she’s picked out that she’s giving you a 100% money back guarantee!

While not exactly “savings”, Chapters is giving you the chance to experience a good number of books absolutely risk free. If you don’t like them you can get back every penny of the cost. The details from their returns and exchanges policy;

“Every Heather’s Pick item is a guaranteed great read, so you may return any Heather’s Pick item at any time after purchase, in any condition, for a full refund. This guarantee is good for both Store and Online purchases. Proof of purchase is still required for the return. Returns more than 30 days after purchase will need to be returned to a Chapters, Indigo, or Coles store for processing.”

Click here to check out all of Heather’s Picks.