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It's time for American Express to tweak the venerable Gold Rewards Card + MORE May 25th
You may recall that early in the year I published the article "There is one very popular travel rewards credit card in Canada that is due for a major overhaul" which detailed my thoughts on how the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card is due for a change. That article was originally planned as five cards th.... More »
Podcast Episode 98: Canada’s Choice 2022 Award Winners & Results Nov 20th
In this episode we discuss the results of the 2022 Canada’s Choice Awards where over 21,000 Canadians voted for their favourite credit cards and loyalty programs. Click Here to download the podcast (mp3) or download/subscribe via: Links relating to this episode’s topics: Canad.... More »
How to earn over $1,200 in value from the right travel credit card + MORE Nov 26th
Travel rewards cards are super-popular with Canadians, and competition in the sector is fierce. Determining the real tactical value of a card can be a challenge—and we warn you: There’s math! The effort is worth it, though. Pick the right card and you can earn big. In this article, we’ll use t.... More »
Your October points & miles agenda - these offers are all slated to end this month + MORE Oct 2nd
Here is a list of promotions, offers and more that are slated to end during the month. Whether its stay bonuses, registering for offers or signing up for a limited time credit card offer we'll have it here if it expires in this month. * Note all offer end dates were current at time of posting t.... More »
Buy or gift Aeroplan Points with up to a 100% bonus + MORE Mar 9th
Aeroplan's has come out with another buy or gift points promotion where you can earn up to a 100% bonus. This tiered offer sees bonuses ranging from 50% to 100% dependent on how many points you buy. This offer runs until March 22, 2022 and allows members to buy up to 350,000 points per transacti.... More »
M.G. Vassanji delivers a dystopian story
– macleans.ca
NOSTALGIA
By M.G. Vassanji
Vassanji built his reputation as one of CanLit’s favourite sons with novels focused on colonialism, immigration and the search for identity in a cruel, complex world. His latest book tries to carry those themes into a new genre, dystopian fiction. Nostalgia is set in a futuristic Toronto where the rich live forever by erasing their memories and implanting new ones. Vassanji describes it in the novel as a search for immortality, but that is a stretch. If memory is erased, the only thing left is the body. However, in Vassanji’s world a new body can be provided when the new memories are implanted, so people aren’t becoming immortal; they are becoming new people.
The strength of the novel lies in the development of the protagonist, Dr. Frank Sina. He specializes in helping people whose memories from past lives keep seeping in. When one patient tells Sina about such recollections, Sina realizes he remembers those moments too, and the rest of the book follows Sina’s attempt to discover his past life…
This may not be as lucrative at the 60,000 point sign up bonus we saw earlier this year or even the 50,000 in past years but this new sign up bonus of 40,000 Bonus Points is definitely better than the standard 20,000 points the card normally offers. Since the card can be churned now may be the time to get it since it has no annual fee and you’ll score those 40,000 points at no cost then hopefully timing will work out for you to get the card in the future with an even bigger bonuses. We’ve seen 40,000 and 50,000 point sign up bonuses for this card in the past while the standard sign up bonus is 20,000 points. Unlike the 60K offer earlier in the year this offer doesn’t have a spend requirement, you’ll simply get the 40,000 point on your first purchase. Offer details:• Earn 40,000 Best Western Rewards® points on your first purchase – qualifying you for two free nights• Earn 1 Best Western Rewards® point for every $1 in eligible purchases • Earn 5 Best Western Rewards® points for every $1 in eligible purchases at Best Western properties • You will be awarded “Gold Status” upon first use of your credit card and “Diamond Status” when you spend $10,000 in eligible purchases within one year • No limit to the Best Western Rewards® points that can be earned using the credit card in a year • Use your Best Western Rewards® points in many ways – hotel stays, elite status upgrades, dining, airfare, gift cards and more…M.G. Vassanji delivers a dystopian story
– macleans.ca
NOSTALGIA
By M.G. Vassanji
Vassanji built his reputation as one of CanLit’s favourite sons with novels focused on colonialism, immigration and the search for identity in a cruel, complex world. His latest book tries to carry those themes into a new genre, dystopian fiction. Nostalgia is set in a futuristic Toronto where the rich live forever by erasing their memories and implanting new ones. Vassanji describes it in the novel as a search for immortality, but that is a stretch. If memory is erased, the only thing left is the body. However, in Vassanji’s world a new body can be provided when the new memories are implanted, so people aren’t becoming immortal; they are becoming new people.
The strength of the novel lies in the development of the protagonist, Dr. Frank Sina. He specializes in helping people whose memories from past lives keep seeping in. When one patient tells Sina about such recollections, Sina realizes he remembers those moments too, and the rest of the book follows Sina’s attempt to discover his past life…
September 30 Update: Use Amex Membership Rewards Points at Amazon.ca, Bonus Shoppers Optimum points & last day for Marriott contest!
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & TricksRewards Canada will be on the Informed Traveler radio show this Sunday as we discuss the Marriott acquistion of Starwood and how it affects members of the two chain’s loyalty programs. You can hear it at 8am MT on Newstalk 770 in Calgary and 10am PT on Newstalk 980 CKNW in Vancouver. Learn more about the show here. During our update of Rewards Canada’s Guide to Business Class Lounge Access we came across an offer for CIBC credit card holders. You can save 25% off of lounge visit package rate when you buy them at any Plaza Premium lounges in Canada or if you book ahead of time online you’ll get 15% for lounges in Canada or 10% off globally outside of Canada. This offer is good until Dec 31. Find out more here! American Express has teamed up with Amazon.ca so that you can pay for purchases with points at check out! The redemption rate is that same as the Use Points for Purchase program of 1,000 points = $7. Pretty cool option though thinking you could go totally cashless with your Amazon purchases…
