Some of you might remember the good old days when Future Shop Online had free shipping on everything! That was until the evil Best Buy Corp. bought poor little Canadian Future Shop. It then made a few changes to Future Shop including charging for shipping when you ordered from FutureShop.ca. You still get free shipping if you choose “Pick up from Store” but you’d have to drive to the store which is a waste of time and money. If I could get free shipping on any order like I used to a few years ago, I’d be ordering online from Future Shop much more than I do now.

Well it looks like the economic recession is forcing Best Buy to think twice about bringing back free shipping! Best Buy Canada and Future Shop are having a “Free Shipping Event”. The Best Buy Canada free shipping event seems to expire on August 1st, 2009 but the FutureShop free shipping seems indefinite!

Somre more info on Future Shop Free Shipping:

How can I get FREE Shipping on my order?

1. Proceed to checkout with at least $39 of eligible items in your shopping cart.
2. Select ground as your shipping speed.
3. Place your order and enjoy shipping is on us!

Here are a few terms and conditions.

• FREE Shipping promotion only applies to ground shipping.
• In order to qualify for the FREE shipping offer, your total purchase must be greater then $39 before taxes and environmental fees, excluding Gift Cards. The purchase of gift cards does not count towards the minimum $39 purchase requirement.
• Cancelling items or changing your shipping preferences might affect your order’s eligibility to the FREE shipping promotion.
• Applies only to Canadian addresses.
• The FREE Shipping promotion does not apply to TVs 40” and larger and Major Appliances regardless of the total value of the order.
• May be used in conjunction with an eCertificate. The qualifying amount is the total value of the eligible products purchased after the eCertificate is applied, and before taxes and environmental fees.
• You will NOT receive FREE shipping on your order if any eligible items are cancelled, bringing the total value of your order below $39.
• We reserve the right to change or discontinue the FREE shipping promotion at any time.

More Details:

• Click here for details on Future Shop free Shipping
• Click here for details on Best Buy Canada free shipping

As you guys know I have a “Suggest a Deal” form on the blog’s sidebar where people can let me know of any good deals out there. You’d never imagine how many none related messages I get through this form. People send messages asking for help, attaching a picture of their babies or some random picture or saying random meaningless stuff. It’s just pretty amusing really 😛

Yesterday I got the weirdest message so far. The title of the message was “how i could be a canadian” and here’s the message:

dear sir or madam  im very in love to be a canadian in my whole life i loved  canada in my blood .there is no a day that could pass me without thinking or even saying to my self i wish i could be a canadian citizen. maybe  my life could be easy in looking for  work  and help my family .i wish i was born in canada .oh canada i love you  deep in my heart .if god could destroy all the countries i would plead for your mercy.and not get harm  i love you canada always

And attached with the above message was this picture (I censored their faces to protect their privacy).

Seriously what the heck is this about?

Thanks Ashling for posting this freebie in Canadian Freebies & Samples 😀

Get a free sample of the new fragrance Boss Orange.

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Samples are available as long as the stock lasts. We take great precautions to keep the information you share with us private. You must be aged 18 or over to request or send a free sample. Please allow 28 days for delivery. Only one sample per household will be provided. Please see our Privacy Policy below.

Click here to order your free sample of Boss Orange

Thanks flatulent for suggesting these Safeway Canada Coupons 😀

Buy 2 OvenJoy Bread packs (white 60% or 100% Whole Wheat 675g) and earn 50 free Bonus Air Miles reward miles. There are loads of other printable coupons too.

Safeway Canada coupons valid till July 11th, 2009

Click here to print your Safeway Canada coupons

Thanks Cookoo for managing and updating the Save.ca Coupons List for a few years now! We all appreciate the time and effort you put into this 😀

Working save.ca links:
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1. www.brandsaver.ca
2. www.save.ca/english/ (ALWAYS Feminine Hygiene – save $1, TAMPAX PEARL Feminine Hygiene – save $1, TAMPAX COMPAK PEARL Feminine Hygiene – save $1, MAJESTA Bathroom Tissue – save $1, ASPIRIN 81 MG Low Dose ASA – save $2, ARM & HAMMER Toothpaste – save 75¢, ORAJEL Children’s Toothpaste – save 50¢, CREST Power Toothbrush – save $3, PURINA MAXX Cat Box Filler – save $1, PURINA BENEFUL Snackin’ Slices Dog Snacks – save $1, PURINA FRISKIES PARTY MIX Cat Treats – buy 2 save $1, BRAUN SERIES Shavers – save $10, YOPRO PROBIOTIC Frozen Yogurt Bars – save 50¢, POST HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS Cereal – save $2, PAMPERS SPLASHERS Swim Pants – save $2, LEAN CUISINE SPA Frozen Entrée – buy 2 save $1, STOUFFER’S Single Serve Frozen Entrée – buy 3 save $2, DEL MONTE Jarred Fruit – save 75¢, KRAFT DINNER Crackers – save 50¢, BlueWater Seafood – save 75¢,)
3. www.save.ca/hms_en/ (PUFFS Facial Tissue – save 50¢, GAIN Fabric Softener – save $1, GAIN Laundry Detergent – save $1, SECRET Deodorants or Anti-perspirants – save 50¢)
4. www.save.ca/cetaphil_en/ (CETAPHIL Daily Facial Moisturizer – save $3.50, CETAPHIL Acne Principles – save $5, CETAPHIL Gentle Skin Cleanser – save $3)
5. www.save.ca/cheer_en/ (CHEER Laundry Detergent – save $1)
6. www.save.ca/dovehair_en/ (DOVE Conditioner – save $1.50)
7. www.save.ca/eukanubadog_en/ (EUKANUBA Dry Cat Food – save $5, EUKANUBA Dry Dog Food – save $5)
8. www.save.ca/febreze1_en/ (Febreze Odor Eliminator – save $1, Buy 2 Save $3)
9. www.save.ca/gain_en/
10. 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, SUNLIGHT Laundry Detergent – save $1)
11. www.save.ca/gillettebodywash_en/ ()
12. www.save.ca/herbalessences/b1g1_en/ (HERBAL ESSENCES Hair Care – buy 1 get 1 free)
13. www.save.ca/herbalessences/tmf_en/ ()
14. www.save.ca/iams_en/(Iams Dog Food – save $2, Iams Cat Food – save $2, Iams PUPPY Food – save $5, Iams KITTEN Food – save $5)
15. www.save.ca/livewellsavewell/ (NEUTROGENA Face Cream – save $10, NEUTROGENA Facial Cleanser – save $2, JOHNSON’S Baby Products – save $1, PENATEN Medicated Cream – save $1, NEUTROGENA MEN Skin Care – save $2, NEUTROGENA Anti-Aging Cream – save $2, NEUTROGENA Suncare – save $2, STAYFREE Feminine Hygiene Product – save $1, SPLENDA Sweetener – save $1)
16. www.save.ca/lorealparis_en/ (Advanced Revitalift Cleanser – save $3, Advanced Revitalift Moisturizer – save $5)
17. www.save.ca/maybelline_en/ (MINERAL POWER from MAYBELLINE New York – Buy any 2 & save $5)
18. www.save.ca/naturalinstincts_en/ (Natural Instincts Hair Colour – save $1.50)
19. www.save.ca/naturalinstincts/save5_en/ (Natural Instincts Hair Colour – save $5)
20. www.save.ca/pampers3_en/ (Pampers Diapers – Jumbo or Larger – save $1, Pampers Wipes Tub/Refill (70 ct or larger) – save $1)
21. 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¢)
22. www.save.ca/peptobismol_en/ (PEPTO-BISMOL)
23. www.save.ca/proplanselects_en/ (PURINA BENEFUL PREPARED MEALS Wet Dog Food – buy 1 get 1 free, PURINA BENEFUL Dry Dog Food – save $3, PURINA HEALTHFUL LIFE Cat Food – save $2, PURINA FANCY FEAST Wet Cat Food – buy 2 get 1 free, PURINA PRO PLAN Selects Dog Food – save $7.50, Purina Busy Bone Dog Treats – save $3, PRO PLAN Wet Cat Food – One FREE 85g Tin)
24. www.save.ca/purina_en/ (PURINA)
25. www.save.ca/quakerricecakes/ (Quaker Large Rice Cakes – save 75¢)
26. www.save.ca/ristorante_en/ (Ristorante Pizza – save $1.50 on 2, Casa di Mama Pizza – save 75¢)
27. www.save.ca/rouge_en/
28. www.save.ca/secret_en/ ()
29. www.save.ca/swiffer_en/ (SWIFFER)
30. www.save.ca/thesalon/
31. www.save.ca/tide_en/
32. www.save.ca/tidecompact_en/
33. www.save.ca/tideiceman_en/
34. www.save.ca/vaselineclinicaltherapy_en/ ()
35. www.save.ca/vicksandpuffs/ (Vicks Cold Remedy – Buy 2 Save $1.50)

Get 50% off any one regular price item at Michael’s Canada Arts & Crafts store. Michaels Coupon expires July 10, 2009.

Click here to print your Michael’s Canada Art & Craft Store Coupon

Thanks Emily for suggesting these Ottawa coupons! Here’s what Emily had to say:

Not that I’m expecting this to be posted as none of my emails do but I thought I’d give it another try. If you go to http://topmenuottawa.com/coupons.php there are some great coupons on pizza, shwarmas and Greek food, free to print off and use in the Ottawa area!

Click here for Ottawa’s Printable Coupons

Office Depot Canada has a coupon for $15 off $75 which can be used online or with phone orders. The coupon can’t be used to buy tech items though such as computers.

Coupon Code: 70955767
Office Depot Canada Coupon expires July 8th, 2009.

• Click here for the Office Depot Canada Coupon
• Click here to shop at Office Depot Canada

Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat. This isn’t a post condemning, condoning, or commenting on abortion in any way shape or form. It’s not intended to offend or annoy anyone. It’s merely a commentary on some terrible marketing placement.

That being said, who was the genius at the billboard company that ok’d this pairing of signs? Maybe they were booked by different sales reps and nobody had the heart to call either client to break the strange news. Maybe they did call and neither client wanted to be the one to lose their spot. Whatever happened, it’s beyond bizarre to see these two images on the same ad block. I can’t imagine how many drivers stop the car and back up to make sure they weren’t seeing things.

SmartCanucks has a national audience. As such, we normally try to avoid topics that are specific to local small businesses not because we don’t love them, but because it’s just the nature of the beast. But sometimes a story just needs to be shared.

About 5 weeks ago, a new comic book store opened it’s doors on Queen St. in Niagara Falls. Pulp Comics is a cool little shop that offers everything you’d expect in a comic book shop, but that’s not the story here. The story is in how the shop came to be, and what they’d like to see from all of us.

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Happy Canada Day, everyone! The patriotic posts continue on this fine day of national celebration as this weeks caption challenge has us taking a look a man with the jaw of our Queen!

Optical illusions courtesy of digital cameras always rock (I’ve been enjoying the ones with album art for years now), and this one is no different. So what would expect a man with the mouth of a Queen to say?

Over the years, more than a few celebrities have dawned the garb of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Seeing as today is Canada Day, I thought it might be fun to take a little photo journey through our celebrity snapshot book and see who has donned the garb of the mountie in the past.

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If you go to their website, you should be greeted with an offer for a free sample of Tangy Zangy Candy. If not, you can click the “stay connected” sign, enter your birthdate and your email address, then it takes your shipping address. It’s Canada friendly.

I ordered this sample myself and received it soon after I ordered and mmmm mmm these are GOOD!

Click here to order your free sample of Tangy Zangy candy!

Now here’s a freebie for the men! Click here to get your free 1 Year subscription to Maxim Magazine! Click on the link that says “Click here if you are a Canadian subscriber”. Fill out the form and use the redemption code “YSON”.

You will receive 1 Year free subscription to Maxim complimentary of Sony.

You will receive a confirmation email following your order.

Thanks Bob Sagget!

Brand sampler is back again with new samples such as Head and Shoulders, Tampax, Mach,  Always, Gillette, Olay and Pantene.

Hurry, this offer won’t last long!  By the looks of things new samples will be offered again in October!

Click here to order 

Thanks for posting on the forum Court Reporter