One year ago, RFD forums guru and self-proclaimed McDonald’s enthusiast Tom wrote about his positive experience with the standalone McCafé locations in Toronto and his dream of having the concept of all-day breakfast expand across Canada.
Savings -- it’s a metric many shoppers use to evaluate a deal and it’s this very notion that has gotten Amazon into trouble with the Canadian Competition Bureau, as the online retailer has been fined $1 million for using misleading advertising practices, plus another $100,000 towards the Bureau’s investigation costs.
It’s a lot trickier to see a movie nowadays. Once upon a time, you only needed to pay for general admission, but these days there are premium formats like 3D, AVX, VIP and more options with capitalized abbreviations, each more expensive than the last -- but what do they even mean?
In a move that surprised many, Montreal's Gildan Activewear Inc. has purchased the rights to the American Apparel brand after placing a winning bid of $88 million U.S. in auction.
After six months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Visa cards are again being accepted as a form of payment in all Walmart stores across Canada starting tomorrow, Friday, January 6. While the ban was first announced as beginning in Thunder Bay and moving across Canada in a "phased rollout" it actually only extended to the three locations in Thunder Bay, Ontario and later, the sixteen Walmart locations in Manitoba. In total, less than 5% of the Walmart locations in Canada were impacted by this ban.
It's the start of a brand new year, and with it comes a new list of highly anticipated new video game titles. While some of the year's most anticipated games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Injustice 2 still have no concrete release dates, there is still plenty to look forward to in January, including Tales of Berseria for PlayStation 4 and PC, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for PS4, Xbox One and PC, and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue for PS4.
With the holidays fast approaching, many shoppers are heading online to not only pick up great deals for themselves, but also to do some holiday shopping. With the increased shipping demand on both retailers and shipping companies this time of year, shipments may take longer than usual. If you're looking to do your last minute shopping online, it's important to be wary of each store's order and shipping deadline to ensure you get your items before Christmas!
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Everybody loves a good gift, but there are times in life when someone deserves a bad gift -- an in-law who likes to throw shade at you when you visit, that guy at work who constantly mispronounces your name, the boss who has never seen Star Wars or that useless person in accounting who couldn't solve your payroll problems for over a month.
Amazon Prime subscribers received an early Christmas present today, as the long-awaited Amazon Prime Video is now available in over 200 countries, including Canada!
Boxing Day
Shoppers in Ontario can now have some peace of mind when collecting loyalty points, as the Protecting Rewards Points Act went into effect on December 5, which means points and rewards earned through loyalty programs cannot expire.
Boxing Day
Nobody likes Mondays, but we'll make an exception on Monday, December 26, because Canada's biggest shopping day is almost here -- Boxing Day.
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If you're still searching for this elusive toy, we're giving a Hatchimal away and it will be delivered before Christmas!
Air Miles collectors can breathe a sigh of relief, as the popular rewards program has announced that they’re rescinding their plan to expire earned miles.
Your wallet may still be recovering from all the video games you purchased for Black Friday, but with the holidays just around the corner, there are still plenty of new titles to pick up! If you're thinking about some gift options for the gamer in your life, some of December's most anticipated titles include, Dead Rising 4 for Xbox One, The Last Guardian for PlayStation 4, and the Nintendo 3DS port of Super Mario Maker.
Netflix released an update to their app for iOS and Android today and with it comes a feature that many users have been wanting for a long time -- offline playback!
Depending on who you ask, Torontonians either love or hate the TTC and the riders who love the contentious transit agency can now own some official merchandise, as the TTC has opened an online gift shop!
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It’s coming up on that time of year -- you’re buying presents for your very nearest and dearest family and friends… and that one weird guy at the office. For reasons we can’t totally understand, offices often hold a random draw gift exchange which means that in addition to buying gifts for the people you love, you’re also buying a gift for someone you don’t know -- or worse -- someone you know but you don’t like! Here are a few Secret Santa shopping tips to help you out:
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If you're still searching for this elusive toy, we're giving a Hatchimal away and it will be delivered before Christmas!
Black Friday
Once upon a time, Black Friday was a convenient excuse for many Canadians to head south of the border to shop, but with the sagging dollar, that trend seems to have diminished significantly. In fact, only 20% of users who voted in our poll are planning a trip to the US this year in our roundup of American Black Friday flyers.
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The holiday season is fast approaching, which may mean that once again you're looking at that geek on your shopping list and dreading picking something out for them. Their lectures about which Star Trek captain is the best, or why Michael Bay ruined Transformers may go over your head, but just because you don't follow their passions doesn't mean they are impossible to shop for -- actually it can be the opposite! While getting an adult a brand new Optimum Prime figure or Pikachu plushie may receive a lukewarm reception at best, with some clever thinking you can pick up some great gifts that show off your loved one's favourite series, movies, or games, while staying age-appropriate.
