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Since the Canadian market has a strong 10% cash back market, we will be retiring our Top Current Cash Back post that we last published this month and replace that slot with this one instead. This month’s list is boosted with 2 new permanent offers from…
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Earn $300 with new CIBC chequing account
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Until July 29, 2021, Canadian residents can earn $300 cash when opening a CIBC Smart Chequing Account and completing bonus requirements. The Offer You can open a CIBC chequing account entirely online [no affiliation]. NOTE: The bonus terms require that…
Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for February 2021
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Today is going to be the last time that we posted this monthly list, regarding top cash back credit card promotions. The reason is because there is a strong 10% cash back market (permanent and temporary offers) in Canada. We will be replacing this slot…
Hotel Quarantine to begin February 22, 2021
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See also: Covid-19 Updates
It’s official, the Federal Government announced new restrictions for incoming travellers that will come into effect on February 22, 2021. This announcement was made back on January 29, 2021, but with no start date till now. S…
Good deal w/ Uber Groceries using generic code: “WEDELIVER”
Written by Don’t Call the Airline! @ BoardingArea
From RedFlagDeals [no affiliation], the code “WEDELIVER” is giving $30 off $50 first orders on Uber Groceries, a new vertical in partnership with Cornershop [no affiliation]. Please wear your mask and follow local COVID protocols for the “hand off.” Re…
Air Canada Another Step Closer to Purchasing Air Transat
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In what looks like a very long and drawn out takeover (merger, buyout), however you want to call it, the Air Canada purchase of Air Transat took another step towards reality. Our first post about this topic was back in the spring of 2019. Two years lat…
Earn 100 Aeroplan Points for Entering a Contest!
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Aeroplan launched the: The Aeroplan Explore For More Contest. By entering the contest, you can earn 100 Aeroplan points, which is a great way to keep your account active.
Members must enter the contest by February 14, 2021 and prizes will be drawn on F…
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for February 2021
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I can’t believe we are already into the second month of 2021. Time is just flying, However, most of the current offers are still rollovers from 2020. The newest additions are the American Express and HSBC offers that were added, while the Scotiabank Pa…
[INTERVIEW] Musician Curt Anderson
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Today, we are interviewing Curt Anderson (Curt Anderson Media), a well-travelled musician, who is working on a Travel TV series. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions and good luck on your show Curt!
1) Please tell us about yourself and…
Travellers Returning to Canada To Quarantine in Hotels, but…
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These warnings are becoming more of a reality as the Prime Minister announced today that travellers who are returning to Canada will soon have to quarantine in hotels … at their own cost. The point of this measure is to continue to discourage travel …
Canada May Invoke Emergencies Act to Limit Pandemic Travel
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Today’s post was triggered by a report from CBC: Garneau won’t rule out invoking Emergencies Act to limit pandemic travel.
Note that we recently wrote a post entitled: Update on Canadian Travel Restrictions. So today’s post is to add onto what was alre…
Update on Canadian Travel Restrictions
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We continue to add to our collection of posts related to the current travel restrictions. Our last post was back in November 2020, but there have been several significant updates since then. This post will build on that post, rather than simply repeati…
Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for January 2021
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A new year, but not yet a new list. The list has really trimmed down over time. The first one up for expiry is the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card. The other 3 promotions are going to hang around a while longer.
Keep in mind that this monthly post f…
[PROMOTIONS] Marriott Bonvoy 2021 Updates
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Marriott Bonvoy made some new announcements regarding certain promotions, and we also mentioned a reminder of things that carried over from the year before.
Seems like the first part of 2021 is going to be a tough time to travel. Keep in mind that at P…
Air Canada Teams up with Virgin Australia
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Air Canada is already a member of Star Alliance. However, on the side, they have been adding other code-share partners. Just in 2020, they launched 4 new partnerships: Etihad, Azul, Vistara, and Air Serbia.
Now in 2021, they are continuing this moment…
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for January 2021
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It’s already a new year! For now, most offers are still running from the year before. Only the RBC WestJet is coming off this month’s list so hopefully we will be seeing new offerings coming this year.
Top Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for Januar…
Receive Up to $1,000 During a 14-Day Quarantine?
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There seems to be so little news reports (CTV) on this matter, but I thought I’d bring it up. The short version of the story is that Canadians who are coming back to Canada and forced into a 14-day quarantine can potentially qualify for $500 per week (…
My 2021 Predictions for the Miles and Points World
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Back in 2016, I began a tradition of trying to predict the travel / rewards market in Canada. The first year was rough, but it got better over the years. How did it go in 2020?
Below are my previous scores:
The post My 2021 Predictions for the Miles an…
Happy New Year! 2021 Wish List
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Happy New Year Everyone!!
A new year means a new wish list. Note that we generally provide a mid-term report on Canada Day (July 1) and a final report on New Year’s Eve. To be fair, all wishes need to be a win/win/win scenario for everyone involved in …
New Year’s Eve! Recap of 2020
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
As we close out 2020, we continue with our year-end series of grading our 2020 wish list from the beginning of the year. This report card is a continuation from our mid-term report back on Canada Day.
Keep in mind that all wishes are generally a win/wi…