Toronto Deals

Mobilicity unveiled their new year's promotions this afternoon, and they are offering a series of free data add-ons on all of their unlimited talk and text plans. If you've been thinking of making the switch to their network, they are also currently offering a $50 My Wallet credit when you transfer your number to Mobilicity. Here's a breakdown of each rate plan offered in this promotion:

• $25/month: Unlimited talk, text and caller ID + free social networking ($5 value)
• $35/month: Unlimited provincial talk, text and caller ID + free social networking and email ($10 value)
• $45/month: Unlimited North American talk, text, voice mail + free data ($10 value)

This offer is for new activations only and will be running for a limited time only. It isn't valid with Blackberry handsets, and is subject to handset capabilities. To see a full breakdown of the plan features, click here.

If doing more leisure reading is one of your New Year's resolutions, then you might be interested in this special offer from National Geographic. For a limited time, you can get 12 monthly magazine issues of National Geographic for $16 (GST included). Click here for more details (refer to the bottom-left fine print for the Canadian price and delivery info).

If you like to go paperless, this one-year subscription entitles you to the iPad version at no extra cost. The offer also includes a one-year membership in the National Geographic Society. Your first issue will be delivered to you approximately 4 to 6 weeks from the time you placed your order, however, some of our Forum members have reported receiving a customer id the following day to access their free iPad version. Click here for more Forum discussion.

If you have money idle in your account, you might want to look into this GIC option currently available at ING Direct. For a limited time, ING Direct has a 2.5% interest 90-day GIC.

You can choose to put this GIC towards your Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) or put it in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). If you put your GIC in a TFSA, you can withdraw funds and re-deposit that amount the following year in addition to your annual $5,000 contribution limit. Unlike RSPs, your TFSA contributions are not tax-deductible. Click here to learn more or get more insights from our Forum. The 2.5% GIC offer is available until February 29.

Right now, ING Direct also has a promotion for new clients. If you open a RSP or TFSA account with ING and deposit $100 or more, you can get a $25 bonus. This bonus, unfortunately, is offered to new clients only. Click here to get more info from our Forum members.

Does your New Year's resolution involve eating better or getting fit? Here's a way you can get started on both! Right now, Astro Zer0 yogurt is giving away your choice of either yoga pants or a jacket. The website says that the apparel has a $75 value, and they have men's and women's styles available.

To get your pants or jacket, you'll need to supply six proofs of purchase. Register here and enter the PIN codes found on the specially marked packages of Astro Zer0. Keep in mind that there is a $4 shipping charge for each item (you will need to print off and mail in a form with the payment). Your item will be delivered in 8-14 weeks.

This offer is running until March 30, or while supplies last. There's a limit of one yoga jacket and one pair of yoga pants per person.

It's almost that time again! The always-popular Winterlicious Event runs from January 27 to February 9 at participating restaurants in the GTA.

If you're unfamiliar with Winterlicious, it's an opportunity to sample some fine cuisine at great, fixed prices. Tons of Toronto restaurants participate. You'll be able to select from 3-course menus with $15, $20 or $25 lunches and $25, $35 or $45 dinners. You can see the full list of Winterlicious restaurants here.

Restaurants will begin accepting reservations beginning January 12 -- but if you've got an American Express credit card, you can make your reservations starting January 10. Since the best restaurants will sell out quickly, a two-day head start is nothing to cough at!

If you're not an AmEx cardholder, check out the selection of American Express cards in the RedFlagDeals.com Credit Store. With an American Express card, you get Front of the Line access to big events (like concerts and Winterlicious), as well as other rewards.

If you're currently being charged for incoming calls and you're looking into switching mobile carriers, you might want to consider Wind Mobile's bonus offer. For a limited time, when you sign up as their new Pay Your Way customer, you'll get unlimited incoming calls within their network for free. This add-on regularly costs $10 per month.

Here's what to expect when you sign up as a Pay Your Way customer:

• 20 cents/min for calls in Canada or to the US
• Free Incoming Texts
• Free Caller ID
• Free Facebook Zero and Windworld browsing
• And for a limited time, Free Incoming Calls

The above features are only valid within Wind's coverage area. You'll need to keep your account in good financial standing to continue receiving the free incoming calls. You can do this by maintaining your Wind's Service Life account with sufficient "top-up" credits. The more top-up credits you purchase, the longer your Service Life will be extended. According to the Forum discussion, the cheapest way to keep your account active is to top up $40 which is good for 6 months.

Click here to get more info about Wind's Pay Your Way Offer or view our Forum for further insights.

Fitness - scary isn't it? You promised yourself, or significant other, you'd get in shape this year and now that a deal has come by it's time to put your money where your mouth is. For the next month or so, Sears is putting a wide selection of home fitness equipment and accessories on sale by as much as 50%. There's something for everyone from weights to treadmills to exercise bands and more -- so there's really no excuse for you not to take a look if you're serious about getting into shape. Here's a couple of items you might be interested in:

• Weslo Pursuit E 25 Upright Exercycle - $119.99 Until Feb 12
• ImpexCompetition/MD Olympic Weight Bench - $174.99 Until Feb 5
• Powerlite Elliptical Exercise Trainer - $179.99 Until Feb 5
• Powerlite Inversion Table - $189.99 Until Feb 5
• Gazelle Freestyle Trainer - $209.99 Until Feb 5
• Bowflex Sport SelectTech Weight Set - $399.99 Until Feb 5

The expiry dates vary so you'll have to make sure to purchase before that particular sale is over.

Additional shipping charges may apply so it might be best to order for an in-store pick-up provided you have a vehicle that can bring the equipment home.

If you're still in the shopping mood even after the holiday season, American Eagle has a pretty good deal on clearance items you might want to check out. For a limited time, you can take an additional 40% off clearance items bringing potential total savings up to around 70%. Sizes, styles and quantities are limited so, if you're interested, you'll have to act fast as common sizes are sure to sell out quickly. Here's a run down of what's on sale:

Men's

• Hoodies - $24.99 and up
• Graphics and T's - $11.99 and up
• Boxers - $7.99 and up
• Cold Weather Gear - $9.99 and up
• Footwear - $24.99 and up

Women's

• Hoodies and Sweaters - $19.99 and up
• Graphic T's - $14.99 and up
• Pants - $24.99 and up
• Cold Weather Gear - $9.99 and up
• Footwear - $24.99 and up

The sale is available in-store and online.

If you're a fan of McDonald's (and you haven't just made a New Year's resolution to cut down on fast food), you might want to head over here and print out these coupons! There are about $40 of savings available including a Buy One, Get One Free deal valid on Big Macs, Quarter Pounders with Cheese, McChicken, 6-Piece Nuggets or Filet-O-Fish (when you buy one sandwich plus fries, you'll get a free second sandwich) and the same deal for breakfast sandwiches (buy one sandwich plus a hashbrown and get a second sandwich free) and the classic 2 Can Dine deals which offer two meals for %9.48.

The coupons are available for Alberta, BC, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon. They expire February 10, 2012.

Red Lobster has a 4-Course Seafood Feast menu available now for only $18! That's a soup, sald, entree, and desert for a very affordable $18. Plus you get all the hot chedder biscuits that you can eat on top of it. For this Feast you can choose from the following menu items:

Soup:

• New England Clam Chowder (cup)
• Featured Soup (cup)

Salad:

• Garden Salad
• Caesar Salad

Entree:

• Grilled Honey-BBQ Shrimp SkewersGarlic Alfredo Shrimp-and-Scallop Pasta
• Garlic-Herb Shrimp and Chicken
• Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo
• Fire-Grilled Fresh Tilapia
• Island Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
• Hand-Breaded Shrimp

Dessert:

• Triple-Chocolate Brownie a la Mode
• Apple Crostada with Caramel Drizzle
• Key Lime Pie

Save big on bags at Chapters right now, select styles are being discounted by up to 50%. Here's a look at some of the deals available:

• Metallic Canvas Tote - $24, was $48
• Messenger bag - $15, was $29.99
• Built NY Netbook Envelope 9-10" Black - $17.50, was $34.99
• Canvas Laptop Bag - $24, was $48
• BlackBerry OEM PlayBook Neoprene Sleeve - Sky Blue - $14.75, was $29.50

Orders of $25 or more will ship for free when you select the free standard-shipping option at checkout.

Take a break from the cold weather with Expedia.ca's Escape Winter Sale.

Book by February 29, with travel occurring by March 31, and save on either pre-packaged or build-your-own vacation packages to the US, Mexico, Caribbean, or South America.

Check out these deals we found, prices include taxes and fees:

• Celuisma Playa Dorada (all inclusive), Puerto Plata - January 9-16: $713 with airfare/hotel from Toronto
• Blue Bay Club (all inclusive), Cancun - January 12-17: $730 with airfare/hotel from Vancouver
• Jamaica Roulette 3 (all inclusive), Montego Bay - January 23-30: $1048 with airfare/hotel from Ottawa
• Wyndham Cozumel (all inclusive), Cozumel - January 25-February 1: $895 with airfare/hotel from Montreal
• Barcelo Talanquera (all inclusive), Santo Domingo - February 3-10: $967 with airfare/hotel from Halifax

Plus, if you manage to find a better price on the exact same vacation package you booked through Expedia.ca, they'll match it and give you $250 credit towards your next trip! Lower price must advertised on another Canada-based travel website and be found within 24 hours of your Expedia.ca trip booking. For full details and conditions of this price guarantee offer, visit Expedia.ca.

December 14 update: Good news! Google has extended their free calling to US and Canadian phone numbers through 2012. This feature is now in its third year and is a great way to save on long-distance bills.

Originally posted January 10, 2011:Here's some good news from Google! In August we reported that Google had rolled out free calling to US and Canadian phone numbers. The only catch was that it would only be available through the end of 2010. Happily, Google announced that they're continuing to offer the service for free through 2011. This is a huge boon for anyone looking to save on long-distance bills or cellphone plans.

If you haven't yet used this feature, when you're within Gmail, click "Call Phone", select the country you wish to call and then enter the phone number. Make sure that you have speakers and a microphone hooked up to your computer. As we said above, you'll be able to call any Canadian or US number for free. You can call other countries for about 2¢ a minute.

If you're in the market for a new and upscale 2012 car, now is a good time to check out what Acura has to offer. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary and for a limited time, they are offering a competitive 0.25% lease rate for 25 months on select new 2012 Acura vehicles. The Acura models that qualify for the 0.25% lease offer vary from province to province.

If you live in Ontario, you can lease the Acura TSX (Model CU2E4CJ) for $288 per month with a down payment of $4,400 + other applicable fees (offer ends February 29, 2012). Also, Acura will help take care of your first $1,000 lease payments (the amount varies by province).

If you're more interested in buying a car outright, the Acura TSX starts at $33,920 (price based in Ontario, includes freight, PDI + other costs and excludes applicable taxes). Right now is actually a sweet time to own a 2012 Acura since they are offering complimentary maintenance for 25 months on all 2012 Acura vehicles purchased between September 1, 2011 and February 29, 2012 or with 50,000 KM (whichever occurs first).

Click here to find an Acura dealer for more details or check out our post about CarCostCanada.com to see how their wholesale price reports can help you with your decision.

Do you know any kids in grade 4 or 5? If so, they might be interested to know that the SnowPass program is back for its 15th year this season! This program will give your child a chance to ski for free all season long at about 150 participating ski locations --they can swipe their card up to three times at each location! To get a card, just fill out the registration form here and mail it in with a photo of your child and proof of age/grade.

You will need to pay an administation/delivery fee, but this program is otherwise free. The fee is $22 for regular mail, $30 for Xpress Post rush delivery for Eastern Canada or $35 or Xpress Post rush delivery for Western Canada.

This program is available for children born in 2001 or 2002 who are currently attending a school and living in Canada. The card can be used up to three times at each participating ski location. The pass is valid for the entire 2011/2012 season.