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Alberta paleontologists confirm ‘Scotty’ is world’s biggest Tyrannosaurus rex - Global News + MORE Mar 22nd
Alberta paleontologists confirm ‘Scotty’ is world’s biggest Tyrannosaurus rex Global NewsAlberta paleontologists discover world's biggest and oldest Tyrannosaurus rex CTV NewsPaleontologists report world's biggest Tyrannosaurus rex Phys.orgView full coverage on.... More »
Aeroplan Elite Status Update: Extension of eUpgrades, membership kits to be limited & a change to SQD for non-Canadian residents + MORE Oct 19th
The following updates and changes to Aeroplan Elite Status are being sent to Air Canada Elite members today. Good news for all members is the extension of eUpgrade credits by a couple of weeks and not so good news for non-Canadian members in that they lose the 50% fewer Status Qualifying Doll.... More »
Air Canada Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy Launch Expanded Loyalty Partnership Offering Status Match and Two-Way Currency Transfer + MORE Oct 9th
Big news out of Air Canada and Marriott today as they have launched an expanded partnership that has them offering reciprocal elite status matching and re-affirming the two-way points transfers between the programs. This partnership follows in the footsteps of other enhanced partnership that Marriot.... More »
Why thieves are stealing loyalty points and what you can do to protect yourself + MORE Mar 26th
From PC Optimum to Air Miles, thieves are setting their sights on loyalty programs because they may be easy to infiltrate and reap great rewards..... More »
Final Day: Earn 20X Aeroplan points on Canadian Down & Feather purchases made via the Aeroplan eStore Nov 18th
Today is the last day for Canadian Down & Feather Company’s offer to earn 20X Aeroplan points on all purchases. Who is Canadian Down & Feather Company? Canadian Down & Feather Company (CDFC) is a trusted Toronto based brand providing ethically sourced down and feather duvets, pillow.... More »
Central 1 predicts strong growth for B.C.’s economy through to 2020
– canadianbusiness.com
VANCOUVER _ The Central 1 Credit Union is forecasting economic growth will remain healthy in British Columbia through 2020.
The financial institution says the B.C. economy has “fired on nearly all cylinders” this year, with growth for 2017 forecast at 3.5 per cent.
Deputy chief economist Bryan Yu says robust consumer demand is fuelling the growth thanks to surging employment, strong exports and government support.
Central 1 predicts provincial growth in its economic outlook for 2018 will slip to 2.5 per cent, then rebound to three per cent in 2019, before it falls back to 2.6 per cent in 2020.
Yu warns B.C.’s key forestry sector continues to face potential headwinds due to the softwood lumber trade dispute and this summer’s record wildfire season.
He says housing activity will remain high but won’t be a significant driver of growth over the next few years while tourism, the film industry, technology and business investments will remain steady because of “favourable currency…
The financial institution says the B.C. economy has “fired on nearly all cylinders” this year, with growth for 2017 forecast at 3.5 per cent.
Deputy chief economist Bryan Yu says robust consumer demand is fuelling the growth thanks to surging employment, strong exports and government support.
Central 1 predicts provincial growth in its economic outlook for 2018 will slip to 2.5 per cent, then rebound to three per cent in 2019, before it falls back to 2.6 per cent in 2020.
Yu warns B.C.’s key forestry sector continues to face potential headwinds due to the softwood lumber trade dispute and this summer’s record wildfire season.
He says housing activity will remain high but won’t be a significant driver of growth over the next few years while tourism, the film industry, technology and business investments will remain steady because of “favourable currency…
Equifax breach exposes data of 143 million U.S. consumers
– creditcards.com
A total of 143 million U.S. consumers had information exposed included Social Security numbers and addresses, and the credit card numbers of 209,000 cardholders.
September 7 Update: Guide to Points & Miles for Students, Aeroplan earning gone on Calm Air, 15% off Radisson stays
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & Tricks Yesterday we released the 13th Ultimate Credit Card feature on Rewards Canada. This one focused on the ultimate wallet for students and it has now also been added to our Guide to Points & Miles for Students. Remember if you are starting or returning to University be sure to check out this guide on how points and miles can be utilized by students.Aeroplan announced that you will no longer be able to earn miles on Calm Air after October 1st. This is odd in that Aeroplan should be trying to keep as many airline partners (no matter how big or small) as possible with the changes coming along in 2020. The good news is you will still be able to redeem miles on Calm Air for the time being Posts since our last update: Air Canada Earn Your Wings 6th Edition – AC Altitude members can earn thousands of bonus Aeroplan Miles Today the 6th Edition of Air Canada’s Earn Your Wings launched and like the previous three editions, it is…Marriott Rewards MegaBonus – Earn a free night after completing two stays As expected since the details came out for SPG’s next promotion that Marriott’s newest offer would also come out on…Travel DealsRadisson Hotels are offering 15% off their rates when you book stays of 2 or more nights on the Best Available Rate at participating hotels in North and South America…Threat of identity theft looms large in Equifax security breach, experts say – CBC.ca
– news.google.ca
CBC.caThreat of identity theft looms large in Equifax security breach, experts sayCBC.caThe massive cyber security breach unveiled by Equifax that saw the personal data of millions of people taken will mean some "very unfortunate" stories to come, says a Canadian technology executive. Equifax revealed Thursday that the breach discovered …Equifax shares plunge as data breach criticism mountsThe Globe and MailOur entire credit bureau system is brokenThe VergeHow Equifax hackers might use your Social Security number to pretend they're youWashington PostFinancial Post -Los Angeles Times -Reuters -CTV Newsall 621 news articles »
Earn up to 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for stays at Marriott Hotels in Canada until the end of January
– RewardsCanada.ca
The latest Aeroplan bonus mile offer for Marriott stays in Canada continues with the up to 2,500 bonus miles theme. Differing from the previous 2+ nights weekend only offer the newest version is easier to take advantage of as you only have to stay one night to get a bonus and it can be any night of the week. Of course the more nights you complete per stay the bigger the bonus.Offer detailsEarn up to 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan miles for at over 80 Marriott Hotels in Canada. Full details & online booking Sep 12 – Jan 31, 18Stay 1 night: get 750 bonus Aeroplan MilesStay 2 nights: get 1,500 bonus Aeroplan MilesStay 3 nights: get 2,000 bonus Aeroplan MilesStay 4 nights: get 2,500 bonus Aeroplan MilesFind many more Aeroplan bonus offers here.
