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RWRDS Daily Update – November 9 + MORE Nov 9th
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Cobalt Multipliers in the UK Another update to our American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations. Thanks to MCG whose wife is in the UK and using her .... More »
February 21 Update: Air Canada introducing Economy Basic fares, Cobalt multipliers updated and a new look for WestJet coming next week? + MORE Feb 21st
Air Canada is introducing Economy Basic fares for their flights within Canada. We've seen this trend in the U.S. with major U.S. airlines starting basic economy fares to compete with Ultra Low Cost Carriers and this is pretty much evident here with this latest move from AC. These are bare bones .... More »
Earn double miles on air travel booked with AIR MILES Flights + MORE Oct 21st
The Double Miles Offer: Earn up to 400 AIR MILES Reward Miles available when you buy a flight with a credit card via AIR MILES Flights. Book by Dec 19, 22 for travel until Jun 16, 23. Click here for more details & to book this offer. When buying flights you can use your AIR […]
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RWRDS Daily Update – September 29 + MORE Sep 30th
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. We had a really big update to our American Express Cobalt™ Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations feature! Over 25 new locations from Quebec have been added to the e.... More »
One week left to apply for big bonuses from American Express + MORE Sep 14th
American Express summer acquisition campaign ends in exactly one week! The campaign provides massive bonuses and accelerated earn rates on eleven cards from their portfolio. Reminiscent of last year's summer campaign which heralded the best ever bonuses on seven cards, this year's offers are some of.... 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.
