The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Applying for a credit card: What you need to know + MORE Oct 29th
There are many great reasons to carry a credit card. Beyond the convenience and purchase protection included in credit card purchases, they’re also important financial tools for establishing your credit history and borrowing money—both of which you’ll need if you want to make a major purchase,.... More »
Capital One ending its relationship with Costco and Hudson's Bay Oct 30th
While perusing Twitter last night I came across this tweet from Andrew Clarke (who used to do PR at Capital One Canada) announcing the changes coming to the American bank's Canadian operations:I would say this is definitely sad news! More downsizing is not what the Canadian economy needs but u.... More »
B.C. telescope finds 25 repeating cosmic radio signals - Coast Reporter + MORE Apr 27th
B.C. telescope finds 25 repeating cosmic radio signals Coast ReporterAstronomers double the number of repeating cosmic probes Phys.orgAre aliens trying to contact us? Astronomers detect 25 radio bursts Daily MailAstronomers discover record haul of 25 new repeating 'f.... More »
Applying for a credit card: What you need to know + MORE Jan 11th
There are many great reasons to carry a credit card. Beyond the convenience and purchase protection included with many credit card purchases, they’re also important financial tools for establishing your credit history and borrowing money—both of which you’ll need if you want to make a major pu.... More »
Receive a $100 hotel credit when you stay 2 or more nights at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa (beats the Stay Close offer!) Oct 31st
Guess what? Here's another Fairmont Hotels offer to pass along! If there was an award for a hotel chain pushing out offers left right and centre it would have to go to Fairmont. They sure have been aggressive with their offers to get people in the door. This offer is for only one of their hotels, th.... More »
Bacteria could survive a journey between the Earth and Mars, ISS study shows – CNET
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Bacteria could survive a journey between the Earth and Mars, ISS study shows CNETCould life have started on Mars before coming to Earth? Possibly, new study suggests CBC.caBacteria from Earth can survive in space and could endure the trip to Mars, according to new study CTV NewsScientists Discover Exposed Bacteria Can Survive in Space for Years Smithsonian MagazineIf bacteria band together, they can survive for years in space Science NewsView Full coverage on Google News
American Express reveals the details for their new suite of Aeroplan cards
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Air Canada’s Aeroplan is somewhat unique in that they have three credit card partners offering co-brand payment cards for their program and when the new program was revealed earlier this month we two of the three issuers, TD and CIBC gave us the details of their new card offerings right away while American Express chose to wait until today. We now have all the details of American Express’ new Aeroplan co-brand cards and are pleased to pass them along to you. For some background here are our past articles on the new Aeroplan program:The new Air Canada Aeroplan program revealed – it all goes live on November 8! A closer look at the new Air Canada Aeroplan credit cardsThe Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the new Air Canada Aeroplan program Now, back to the new American Express Aeroplan cards. Unlike the other two issuers American Express will only be offering two personal card options versus three along with one small business card option. Amex will also be offering a corporate card for larger organizations of which the details haven’t been fully revealed yet…Bacteria could survive a journey between the Earth and Mars, ISS study shows – CNET
– news.google.ca
Bacteria could survive a journey between the Earth and Mars, ISS study shows CNETCould life have started on Mars before coming to Earth? Possibly, new study suggests CBC.caBacteria from Earth can survive in space and could endure the trip to Mars, according to new study CTV NewsScientists Discover Exposed Bacteria Can Survive in Space for Years Smithsonian MagazineIf bacteria band together, they can survive for years in space Science NewsView Full coverage on Google News
BMO CashBack Mastercard Review
– moneysense.ca
The BMO CashBack Mastercard is a solid no-annual-fee cash-back card that makes redemptions easy and straightforward. Its earn rate of 3% on groceries is the highest in Canada for a no-fee card, and in addition it offers 1% cash back on recurring bill payments. Everything else earns at 0.5%. You can redeem your cash at any time, starting with just $1 earned. This card has a low $15,000 annual income requirement, which makes it accessible, even to students. And, because it’s from a big bank, it’s perfect for those who want to maintain all their accounts with one provider while enjoying the security of banking with a major household name.
BMO CashBack Mastercard*
Annual fee
$0
Rewards
3% cash back on grocery purchases; 1% back on recurring bill payments; and 0…
