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The Complete Guide to the New Aeroplan + MORE Sep 12th
This fall, Air Canada will unveil a new and improved Aeroplan loyalty program. Canada’s largest airline has been promising big changes for a while now, and with the COVID-19 pandemic posing a serious threat to the entire travel industry in 2020, an upgraded loyalty program couldn’t come at a bet.... More »
Canadian Dental Care Plan news: All age groups can now apply + MORE May 30th
How to apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan
As of May 29, 2025, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)—a federal program designed to make dental care more affordable for those Canadians without access to dental insurance—is open to all age groups.
Access to the program has been expa.... More »
Scene+ redemption rate for groceries will be a great 1,000 points for $10 Jul 2nd
Today sees Scene+ revealing a few more details on the upcoming partnership with their new co-owner Empire Company Limited. The Atlantic Canada based corporation that operates grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor and convenience stores announced last month they were leaving the AIR MILES program to bec.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update Nov 19: New AIR MILES Flash Offers to earn bonus miles with Dollarama & Shell + MORE Nov 20th
New AIR MILES Flash Offers to earn bonus miles Dollarama and Shell & a new Amex Offers statement credits for Esso. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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RWRDS Daily Update – March 7 + MORE Mar 7th
We review the American Express Aeroplan Card; 2,000 Free Points for joining ITA Airways Volare and The British Airways Economist offer will end March 31. Check out today's miles and points updates here:
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NY Fed: Credit inquiries fell to historic low in Q4
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A report by the New York Fed shows credit inquiries in the past six months fell to a historic low in the fourth quarter of 2018.
February 12 Update: Bonus Miles & More Miles for Lufthansa Economy Class out of Canada, Aeroplan Costco bonus next week & 20X SCENE Points during Irish Fest
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If you plan on flying on Lufthansa out of Canada this year in Economy Class the good news is that you will now earn 6 Miles & More miles per Euro spent instead of 4. The program is offering 2 bonus miles per Euro spent on all of Lufthansa’s Intercontinental flights flown in Economy Class. There is no registration required simply book online at Lufthansa.ca Here is a heads up that you will be able to earn Triple Aeroplan miles on Costco.ca purhcases starting next week. Registration and use of promo code will be required. Find out more here. You can earn 20X SCENE Points during Irish Fest at participating Fionn MacCool’s, D’Arcy McGee’s, Paddy Flaherty’s and Tir nan Òg restaurants until March 16. Find out more here. and be sure keep an eye on our blog and social media channels over the next two days for a bunch of exciting updates and industry coverage! Posts since our last update:World Of Hyatt Hotel Category Changes for 2019 – 259 hotels affected globally, 1 in Canada The list of hotel chains releasing their hotel category changes for 2019 continues to grow…World Of Hyatt Hotel Category Changes for 2019 – 259 hotels affected globally, 1 in Canada
– RewardsCanada.ca
The list of hotel chains releasing their hotel category changes for 2019 continues to grow. Hyatt and their World Of Hyatt program are now in the fray. They follow Marriott, IHG, and Radisson who have already announced their changes for this year. Between the four hotel chains there are now a total 42 hotels in Canada changing award night categories.Hyatt’s changes will take place on March 18 and affect a total of 259 hotels around the globe. The split in locations is pretty even with 130 hotels moving up in category and 129 going down. Only one of the nine hotels they have in Canada is changing and that is Spirit Ridge in Osoyoos B.C. Good news for this change is the hotel is one of those going down!World Of Hyatt isn’t as major of a player in our market like the other big chain loyalty programs since they don’t have a lot of hotels here and have no credit card option (unless you still hold the Diners Club Mastercard!) but I do know a fair bit of our readers do utilize the program thanks to Hyatt’s foot print in major cities worldwide…Credit card referral bonuses: Are referral bonuses taxable?
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Credit card rewards are usually not taxable if you had to spend in order to earn them. That’s why referral bonuses might be subject to taxes. Here’s what you should know.
