Toronto Deals

Here's a handy freebie! Dell Voice is a new program/service from Dell and Fongo.com that gives you a free phone number, free local calling, and free Canadian long distance (see list of cities below) with your smartphone or desktop. Calls between Dell Voice numbers are also free. The key thing to understand is that calls are made over data networks (an active internet connection) instead of voice minutes. That said, it has the advantage of giving you a real phone number that others can call directly -- even from landlines. Most VOIP services don't have this (at least, not free options in Canada).

The service runs as an application on your smartphone, tablet, or PC. You'll be able to call many Canadian cities for free (listed here). Your number also has free voicemail and caller ID. It's not necessarily useful for everyone, but as far as freebies go, this is pretty good! For example, If you take your phone to the US and are somewhere with free WiFi, you can make and receive calls to and from your home area code at no charge. The service currently supports Android, iOS, and Windows (PC). BlackBerry support is expected in the near future.

A lot of RedFlagDeals.com readers have put it through its paces. Share your thoughts or find out what others are saying in this forum discussion thread.

The Canon PowerShot 300 camera has been on sale a fair amount dating back to November or December. That's just good news for consumers though, as it is a great compact point and shoot camera. Forum member rahzel points out that Amazon.ca has this camera on sale again. The Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with Full 1080p HD Video (Black) is on sale for $149.00 with free shipping.

This is one of the lowest prices we've seen to date and it's definitely worth checking out. The camera comes well-reviewed, too (4.7/5 based on 20 reviews on Amazon.ca). Reviewers cite good build quality, fast shooting, good battery life, and excellent image quality for a compact camera.

While you're there, you can grab a Lexar Platinum II 8 GB 100x Class 6 SD/SDHC Flash Memory Card for $10.42. That's a good deal by itself, but wouldn't normally qualify for free shipping since it's under $25. If you pair it with the camera though, you're all set!

This is a good deal on a popular product, so it might not last long at this price. Act fast!

Right now at BestBuy.ca, you can get this Philips 40" LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV for free with any King Koil Mattress purchase of $849.99 or more. Plus, your mattress and TV come with free delivery! The eligible King Koil mattresses available at BestBuy.ca range from $873.99 to $1,542.99. This gift-with-purchase offer is available online only.

Here's how to get your free Best Buy Exclusive LCD TV:

• Add any King Koil Mattress that is priced $899.99 or more to your cart
• Add the 40” Philips TV (model # 40PFL5706, web # 10171480) to your cart
• The value of the TV will automatically be discounted between the mattress and TV (no coupon required)

Keep in mind the Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) applies to display devices (TVs); the fee (varies by province) will be calculated at checkout. To learn more about the environmental handling fee, visit BestBuy.ca.

If you're looking for an affordable set of speakers for a smaller room, Tiger Direct has the Logitech LS21 2.1 Stereo Speakers on sale for $19.97 after using the coupon HEN55882 at the checkout. At $20 we don't expect high-quality sound but for small rooms or for students living on residence, these should be adequate.

Reviews on the web were mixed with some citing distortion at mid to higher volumes while others raved about the value at this price. However, we'll continue to qualify this deal with, "It's only $20." For more information on the LS21, you can hit up the Logitech website. True audiophiles will probably spend that $20 elsewhere on a more expensive and encompassing set but if you're in the market for something inexpensive for a small room, this should be just fine.

The deal expires on Feb 24 at 11:59pm EST.

Good news, Game of Thrones fan: this spring break, HBO is teaming up with TIFF to present a ten-day exhibition at the TIFF Bell Lightbox showcasing props, costumes, and more from the show.

Game of Thrones: The Exhibition will run from March 9-18 in the main HSBC Gallery at the Lightbox. According to the HBO press release, the exhibition will give a behind-the-scenes look at the team that brings Game of Thrones to the screen. As part of the event, the Iron Throne from the show will be on display in the lobby of the building, where visitors can have their photograph taken with the throne.

The exhibition will be open from 12PM-8PM daily from March 9-18. On March 12, the exhibition hours are 12PM-10PM, and on March 13, the exhibition hours are 10AM-8PM.

The exhibit is free, but tickets are required. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis starting at 10AM EST on Monday, February 27 in person at the TIFF Bell Lighbox or by calling the box office. There's a limit of four tickets per person.

If you're in the market for a Sony PlayStation 3, you might want to check out Amazon.ca where they've got the 160GB stand-alone console on sale for $219.99 as their Deal of the Week. Though this doesn't quite hit the $199.99 mark we saw during Boxing Day, that was then and this is now and it's still a lower price when compared with other retailers. We've also seen various bundles with games, controllers and accessories but, if you're looking at strictly the system, this is an option you should look into.

The PS3 isn't just a gaming console as it doubles as a media centre and Blu-ray player, which might make it easier to justify to your wallet, significant other, or both. With March Break coming up, this might be a good time to reward your kids for doing well in school too!

The deal is live now and Amazon.ca offers free shipping on orders over $25.

Every Wednesday, Expedia offers a 24-Hour Sale with big savings on hotels and vacation packages around the world! Hotel prices start at $20 per night and packages are available (airfare + hotel) with prices starting at $335 (taxes included) per person for four nights and airfare -- -- but since the sale prices run one day only, you have to book fast!

View all sale options on this page. Use the dropdown menus at the top to narrow your results by region/city. Here's a quick look at some of the sale hotel prices we saw today -- they're all valid for stays between March 15-20:

• Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center in Porto, Portugal - $76/night
• Grand Millennium Beijing in Beijing, China - $115/night
• Seralago Hotel & Suites in Orlando, Florida - $60/night
• Magnolia Hotel and Spa in Victoria, BC - $112/night
• Xujiahui Park Hotel in Shanghai, China - $52/night
• Hesperia Bristol Playa in Fuerteventura, Spain - $58/night
• Hyatt Regency in Toronto, ON - $129/night
• The Fairmont Hotel in San Antonio, Texas - $122/night
• Sheraton Salzburg Hotel in Salzburg, Austria - $135/night
• Tropicana Express Hotel & Casino in Laughlin, Nevada - $26/night

This promotion expires at 11:59 PM PST. Happy booking!

The New Creations festival is coming up at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from March 1-7, and if you've been considering taking in one of the events this year, you're in luck. The TSO justreleased a promo code on their Facebook page that will get you $10 tickets to any of the festival events.

To get your tickets, head to the TSO web offers page and enter promo code New. You can then select from the following events: This Isn't Silence, Con Brio, or Orion. All seating sections are included in this promotion, so you're looking at savings of up to $130 per ticket.

For more information about the festival, visit the New Creations Festival homepage. All performances are taking place at Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto.

There is a $5.50 service charge per ticket.

This Thursday, February 23 is Seniors' Day at Shoppers Drug Mart and they're running two great one-day promotions. Seniors with an Optimum Card will be able to take 20% off their purchases and will receive a $10 gift card if they buy more than $50 worth of goods. This is definitely a good time to stock up as these deals only come around every so often.

In conjunction with Seniors' Day is the 20x the Points Event which makes this an even better time to shop and allows you to earn bonus points on things you would normally buy anyway! Who doesn't like getting more for less, right?

The 20x the Points Event ends on Friday.

Forum user Firestorm spotted a great deal on Adobe software for students and teachers. Right now, there's a coupon code out that will bring the price of their design software down to incredibly affordable prices.

To get these discounted prices, you will need to use the education store and confirm that you are eligible for the education pricing. Use promo code SAVE80EDU to get the following prices (note that these are the Student and Teacher editions of the software):

• Photoshop CS5 Extended Student and Teacher Edition - $39.80 (regular student price $199)
• Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium - $89.80 US (regular student price: $449)
• Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium - $89.80 US (regular student price: $449)
• Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium - $89.80 US (regular student price: $449)
• Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection - $179.80 US (regular student price: $899)

A quick note before you buy: to use the Student & Teacher Editions, you have to be enrolled in university or college, primary or secondary school, or be employed by an accredited school, university, or college. Find out more about eligibility .

This promo code is valid until March 2, 2012.

Visit JYSK this week for savings on sofa beds, dining sets, mattresses and more. Check out the complete flyer here, highlights include:

• Victor 2-Piece Bed Package (frame and mattress), double - $299, was $420
• Alabama Sofa Bed - $149 was $199
• Falster Corner Sofa - $329, was $399
• Emma 5-Piece Dinette Set - $149, was $199
• King Koil PC Memory Mattress, twin - $399, was $699
• Newcastle 7-Piece Bed in a Bag - $39.99, was $79.99
• Zoe Round Mirrors - $14.99, was $29.99
• Ania Window in a Box drapery panel and rod kit - $24.99, was $49.99
• Laiva Loft Bed Frame- $399, was $499

Flyer prices are valid February 23-29, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

Plus, shop on February 25-26 during the NO-TAX event and JYSK will pay the equivalent of the HST, GST/PST, or double the GST (in Alberta) on all taxable items (excludes gift cards).

DirectAir, a decidedly no-frills airline flying out of a handful of cities along the US east coast and southeast, is running a $79 Fare Sale -- and there are no added taxes or fees! They don't fly out of any Canadian cities, but they do fly out of Plattsburgh, NY (about an hour from the greater Montreal area) and Niagara Falls, NY (about two hours from the GTA). At this posting, there's a fair bit of availability at the $79 price point (use the "Flexible Flyer" option for easier booking) and at checkout, the $79 ticket is truly just $79.

From Plattsburgh you can fly to Ft. Meyers or Lakeland, Florida or Myrtle Beach. From Niagara Falls you can fly to West Palm Beach, Ft. Meyers or Lakeland, Florida or Myrtle Beach. Keep in mind that DirectAir is an "indirect air carrier" and the actual flights are operated by Skin King, Xtra, World Atlantic and USA Jet.

The sale runs through February 28 and it's valid on travel through September 6, 2012.

Update February 22: Looks like the GAP is extending this offer for one more day. Definitely a good time to save a bit extra while picking up some spring/summer fashions.

Family Day might be over but shopping for the little ones (and sometimes the big ones!) never ends. If you missed the 25% off promo yesterday, the GAP is coming back at you with another decent 15% off deal for today only. Online buyers will need to use the code GAPCGIFT at the checkout to receive the discount but don't wait too long to use it as sizes, styles and quantities are limited. The code is valid for online purchases only so those looking to buy in-store are, unfortunately, out of luck. Here's a quick look at some of the new styles for girls and boys:

• Striped Jersey Polo Shirt - $16.95 was $19.95
• Checked Flat Front Shorts - $25.45 was $29.95
• Hooded Active Jacket - $38.20 was $44.95
• Ruffled Chiffon Tank - $22.90 was $26.95
• Chambray Ruffle Romper - $25.45 was $29.95
• Flamingo Trench Coat - $49.30 was $58

The GAP offers everyday free shipping on orders over $50.

The Winter Clearance Event at Sporting Life is going on right now with some decent winter apparel buys! Plus, for a limited time, get free shipping when you spend $100 or more on your online purchase. The clearance prices online & in stores already reflect the discount.

Here's a look at some of the clearance deals (available while supplies last):

• All North Face Jackets & Coats for Men, Women & Kids - 50% off (Until February 26 Only)
• Select Adult Ski Jackets (Choose from Columbia, The North Face, Helly Hansen & More) - 50% off
• Select Fall & Winter Fashion Sportswear for Men, Women & Kids (Choose from Michael Kors, LRG & More) - 50% off
• Select Cashmere Sweaters for Women by Line & Autumn Cashmere - 50% off
• Men's & Women's Smith Variant Brim Helmet - Now $99.99 (down from $169.99)
• Men's & Women's Red Hi-Fi Helmet - Now $79.99 (down from $119.99)

Visit SportingLife.ca to see all deals. Here's their store locator if you prefer shopping in the store. The Winter Clearance Event is not available at the Bayview Village Last Run location. Also keep in mind that clearance items discounted by more than 30% are final sale (no exchange or refund).

Get into a summer state of mind with this offer from Joe Fresh -- they're featuring plaid shorts for kids and toddlers at reduced prices now through March 22.

Here's the deal(s):

• Girls' and boys' plaid shorts are two for $25 (regularly $16 each)
• Toddler Boys' plaid shorts are two for $20 (regularly $14 each)

Prices are available until March 22 at participating Real Canadian Superstore, Joe Fresh flagship stores, Atlantic Superstore, Maxi & Cie, Loblaws, Zehrs, Your Independent Grocer, or Fortinos locations.