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Podcast Episode 69 - Huge Aeroplan promotion - Receive 50% of your miles back on award flights within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. + MORE Jun 23rd
Episode 69 - June 23, 2020 Huge Aeroplan promotion - Receive 50% of your miles back on award flights within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. In this episode we discuss the amazing Aeroplan redemption offer that was released on June 17. We discuss the details of the promotion, h.... More »
Time to hit the rails! Aeroplan members can now earn and redeem points for Rocky Mountaineer rail journeys + MORE May 28th
Air Canada announced an exciting new partnership today for its Aeroplan program. Members are now able to earn and redeem points plus receive premium benefits when booking scenic rail journeys with Rocky Mountaineer. The famous western Canadian luxury rail tour operator joins the ranks of new an.... More »
RCMP says free trial scams are fraudulent, but credit card companies make victims pay + MORE Oct 14th
Every week, Marketplace receives dozens of emails from Canadians reporting all kinds of consumer concerns and deceptive schemes. Here's an in-depth look at the one scam that has generated more angry emails than all the rest..... More »
September 29 Update: More Amex Cobalt Multipliers for Vancouver Island, Coast Hotels transfer bonus to Aeroplan ends tomorrow, earn bonus points at Canada's two newest Hyatt Hotels + MORE Sep 30th
Thanks to long time reader and fan of Rewards Canada - BenSenise we have more American Express Cobalt Card multiplier updates for you. Here's what Ben provided: Market on Millstream Red Barn Market (7 locations around Victoria, BC) The Root Cellar (grocery store, Saanich, BC) J & J .... More »
This Week in RWRDS February 28, 2025: First look at the big changes to WestJet Rewards + MORE Feb 28th
This week we look at the WestJet Rewards program revamp, our exclusive GigSky contest, the return of Aeroplan Family Sharing and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week in RWRDS here: Links for the topics of discussion: The.... More »
Poutine at La Belle Province restaurant in Montreal, Canada. (dbimages/Alamy)For The Canada Project, we surveyed 1,500 people for their views on a wide range of issues including the things that pass by their lips. In partnership with Abacus Data, we asked respondents about their views on credit cards, tipping and charity. Here are six results worth noting:
1. We’re not sure about marijuana at the corner store
Canadians are divided as to whether marijuana should be sold in convenience stores in Canada. Twenty-four per cent could accept this, 24 per cent support it, and 51 per cent oppose it. Millennials are most likely to back convenience store weed (38%) while Boomers (17 per cent) are less likely to be keen.
2. We’re also not sure about going to the corner for smokes
Canadians are unsure whether tobacco products should continue to be sold in convenience stores: 55 per cent say yes, while 45 per cent say no. Only in Atlantic Canada does the majority, by a one percent margin, think cigarettes and other tobacco products should be dropped from the stores…
Poutine at La Belle Province restaurant in Montreal, Canada. (dbimages/Alamy)For The Canada Project, we surveyed 1,500 people for their views on a wide range of issues including the things that pass by their lips. In partnership with Abacus Data, we asked respondents about their views on credit cards, tipping and charity. Here are six results worth noting:
1. We’re not sure about marijuana at the corner store
Canadians are divided as to whether marijuana should be sold in convenience stores in Canada. Twenty-four per cent could accept this, 24 per cent support it, and 51 per cent oppose it. Millennials are most likely to back convenience store weed (38%) while Boomers (17 per cent) are less likely to be keen.
2. We’re also not sure about going to the corner for smokes
Canadians are unsure whether tobacco products should continue to be sold in convenience stores: 55 per cent say yes, while 45 per cent say no. Only in Atlantic Canada does the majority, by a one percent margin, think cigarettes and other tobacco products should be dropped from the stores…
