Costco stores are currently clearing out the Western Digital 500 GB 2.5 inch USB 3.0 external hard drives in stores for $39.97. This is an great price for a USB 3.0 drive with a good brand name like Western Digital.

Quantities are extremely limited however, as this is a clearance item that is disappearing fast. Some stores in Ontario still have stock in decent numbers though. I’d highly recommend phoning your store first before going down.

This is the 2.5 inch unit, so it requires no external power, it draws power from the USB port. If you do not have USB 3.0 port on your computer, you can still use this unit at USB 2.0 speeds until such time as you have USB 3.0.

Key Specifications

• Plug n Play Simplicity
• Plug n Play SimplicityUSB powered
• USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible
• Speed 5 Gb/s with USB 3.0
• Speed 480 Mb/s with USB 2.0

On now at Boston Pizza get 5 Free Kids Meals when you donate a minimum of $5 to the Boston Pizza foundation. Donations can only be made in person at Boston Pizza restaurants.

Kids meals go for $6.99 regularly (excluding drinks and dessert), so this is a very nice offer. Be advised that if you have multiple children, you will not be able to use more than one card at a time.

What’s on the Boston Pizza Kids Meal Menu?

• BP Mini Cheeseburgers
• Bugs n’ Cheese
• Chicken Fingers
• Pint-Size Pizza
• Slurpin’ Spaghetti
• Pizza Dogs
• Pizza Pinwheels
• Chopstick Chicken n’ Rice

There is no expiry available on their website, but if last year is any indication there will be an expiry date for the BP kids cards roughly 6-7 months after the promotion starts.

National Sports has sent out a coupon to Edge Members for $10 off any purchase of $25 or more in store. These coupons were sent out for adding additional information in their profiles. These coupons are useable by all, as they don’t have unique bar codes.

The Fine Print

• Limit one coupon per purchase
• Limit one coupon per customer or family
• May not be combined with any other offers
• Excludes previous purchases, taxes, National Sports gift cards, Pro Shop services and third party offers.
• Expires December 31, 2012

National sports is located in the province of Ontario only.

Canadian Tire has Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil in the 1 liter format on sale this week for $8.39 (save 30% off). This includes 15W-50, 0W-20, 0W-40, 5W-20, 5W-30, and 10W-30.

Features

• A high-performance fully synthetic engine oil designed to exceed the industry’s toughest standards
• Engineered to help keep your engine running like new and extend engine life
• Has been selected as original equipment by leading car builders such as, Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac, Mercedes Benz AMG, Porsche, Dodge Viper, and Dodge Ram SRT 10
• Uniquely designed to provide unsurpassed levels of performance, cleaning power and engine protection

This week Steam has two nice deals on for Midweek Madness. The first, is for the Elder Scrolls Collection which has been discounted 50% across the board. You can buy the entire collection, or the game individually to fill in your collection.

The entire collection goes for $59.98 and includes the following:

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – GOTY
• The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – GOTY

The games can also be bought individually at 50% off as mentioned, however, you save more if you pickup the entire collection. The bundle cost is about $10 cheaper than buying the games all individually.

The second deal this week for Midweek Madness is The Secret World which is on sale for $24.99 (50% off). This is a MMORPG so bare in mind that this game has a monthly subscription fee to play in addition to the initial cost of the game. However, new accounts get the first month free.

Steam Store Details

All games on Steam are digital downloads only. All prices quoted above are in US dollars and exclude tax. With the exchange rate as good as it is right now, it’s an ideal time to pickup some games on sale at Steam.

Perfectly Pumpkin K-Cups are back at Timothy’s again for a limited time and you can get yourself a box free with purchase of any 2 K-Cup boxes. A K-Cup box at Timothy’s goes for $17.45 and they have a good selection of regular, decaf and flavored coffees.

To receive your free box, use the promo code WICKEDBREW2012 at checkout. Shipping is free on orders of $69 and over.

Make sure you add both K-Cup boxes you want, along with the Perfectly Pumpkin K-Cup box in order to receive the promo.

This offer expires October, 31st.

Kellogg’s Canada has their fuel for school promotion on and specially marked boxes contain mail in forms for free $5 pre-paid gas cards. Eligible products include: Corn Pops, Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes, Mini-Wheats (original & brown sugar) and Rice Krispies.

As an example, this week’s Loblaws Flyer has these specially marked boxes on sale for $4.99. However, the price does go on sale for less regularly which is a better deal at $3.99 or lower.

How to Get Your Gas Card

1. Look inside the package for your $5 Cash for Gas order form.
2.  Complete the order form and mail it in to receive your $5 pre-paid gas card.
3. Your pre-paid gas card will arrive in the mail in 6-8 weeks.
4.  Activate your pre-paid gas card by phone or online and redeem it at any Canadian gas retailer who accepts major pre-paid gift cards.

The Fine Print

Offer Valid in Canada only. Limit of 5 requests per household. Up to 3 entries maximum can be mailed per envelope. Kellogg’s Canada is not responsible for lost, late, illegible or incomplete orders.

Offer expires December 31st, 2012. Gas Cards expire March 31, 2013.

Amazon.ca currently has the Nespresso C60 Pixie Espresso Maker on sale for $146 (41% off). The machine receives high praise at Amazon.com rating 4/5 stars with few complaints.

There are only about 4 left in stock at the moment, but there are more on the way to Amazon.ca and you’ll still be able to order regardless. There might be a slightly longer shipping time if they go out of stock when you order however.

This qualifies for the free shipping threshold of $25 at Amazon.ca

Features

• Programmable buttons for espresso and lungo, folding drip tray for larger cups and recipes, brew ready in 25-30-second
• Backlight indicators, water level detection, auto power-off, used capsule container, convenient power cord storage
• 12.83-Inch length by 4.33-Inch width by 9-1/4-Inch height
• 24-Ounce water tank

Spirit Halloween currently has a printable and online coupon going for 20% off any single item. With Halloween fast approaching, now is the perfect time to pickup a costume or decorations before the selection starts to diminish.

For in store, print the coupon found at the link below.

For online, enter the promo code LOCATE12 during checkout. Be advised though that Spirit Halloween ships from the US, so additional duties & taxes will apply. I’d recommend going in store if possible to avoid shipping and additional charges, there are many locations throughout Canada.

The Fine Print

Coupon valid through October 31st. Coupons are not applicable on prior purchases. Limit one coupon per transaction. Coupons cannot be combined with any other promotional offer, discounted items or associate discount. Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase. If merchandise is returned, the coupon discount will be deducted from the items prior to refund/credit being issued.

The new 10th Anniversary Edition Mitsubishi Lancer is now on sale for $19,198. This version of the Mitsubishi Lancer includes more no charge extra features worth $2,500. This price includes the $800 consumer cash discount.

Key Specifications

• 2.0L DOHC MIVEC I4 Engine – 148 hp
• 16″ Wheels with Full Wheel Covers
• P205/60R16 All-season Tires
• Power Side Mirrors
• Power Windows with Driver Side Auto Down/Up with Safety Function
• Tilt Steering Column
• 140-Watt CD/MP3 Audio System with 4 Speakers
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Dual Front and Side Impact Airbags
• Side Curtain Airbags
• Driver’s Side Knee Airbag
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Bluetooth 2.0 hands-free cellular phone interface with streaming audio and USB input with voice control
• Heated Front Seats
• Chrome Accent Grille
• Colour-keyed Outer Door Handles and Side Mirrors
• 16″ Alloy Wheels
• Floor Mats
• Front Map Lamps
• 6-way Adjustable Driver’s Seat
• Air Conditioning
• Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise and Audio Control Switches
• 60/40-Split Folding Rear Seat with Folding Armrest and Cupholders
• Anti-Theft Security Alarm System
• Cruise Control

No Charge Extra Features

• Leather wrapped steering wheel
• 5-spoke alloy wheels
• Exhaust finisher
• Power sunroof
• Rear spoiler
• Fog lamps
• 10th Anniversary vehicle badge

The price quoted above excludes taxes, vehicle inspection and destination charges. It’s $160 extra for the car in black.

This months online coupon code for $5 off purchases of $30 or more online has been released for Chapters Indigo. This months coupon code is OCTOBER2012.

This qualifies your order for free shipping, as the threshold at Chapters Indigo is $25.

A good trick for maximizing your savings is to split up your order if you are going to spend $60 or more. So instead of making one larger order, make two separate orders of $30, with each being discounted by $5. They will also both ship for free as both orders would be $25. A good rule of thumb is to wait some time between orders.

There are no limits to the number of times you can use this coupon code in a month.

Coupon expires October 31st, 2012.

Windows 8 has now been released to the IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers) & ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) websites. Anyone is free to join either institute for a membership fee.

The keys they are giving out are for Windows 8 Professional.

IEEE has a membership fee for students (with proof) for about $32. You must get the full year membership in order to be able to get your key for Windows 8. Click here to sign up to IEEE.

ACM has a membership fee for students (with proof) for only $19. This also lasts for a full year. Click here to sign up to ACM.

IEEE Sign Up

• It will take approximately 8 days until your payment has been processed.
•  You will be sent login information automatically for MSDNAA to your email for which you can then download the software.
• You must make sure you have signed up under a valid email.

ACM Sign Up

• You will need enter your Faculty and Student ID in your Student Profile for verification purposes.
• You will then need to wait until ACM allows you to opt-in for MSDNAA membership to get your copy of Windows. This will take 1 to 2 days approximately.
• Once you can opt-in, simply login to MyACM and under the “My Services” tab you will be able to opt in.
• Once you have opted-in MSDNAA will sen you login info within 24 hours or so to your email.
• Once you have your MSDNAA login, you can proceed to their website and download the software.

Here are some of the current hot Blu-ray deals ongoing at Amazon.ca this week. Amazon usually has some nice deals ongoing each week that are worth checking out.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Combo) for $14.99

Wrath of the Titans / La Colère des Titans (Blu-ray / DVD + Digital Copy) for $14.99

Tango & Cash [Blu-ray] for $4.99

Falling Down [Blu-ray] for $4.99

The Lost Boys [Blu-ray] for $4.99

The Expendables [Blu-ray + Digital Copy]  for $9.99

Contact for $4.99

Iron Man 2 [Blu-ray] for $18.99

Avatar (Three-Disc Extended Collector’s Edition + BD-Live) [Blu-ray] for $19.80

As always, remember that shipping is free on orders of $25 or more at Amazon.ca.

Check the link below for all the current Blu-ray deals at Amazon.ca

This months Empire Theatres email insider promo is for one lower priced general admission ticket to a movie of your choice. The price listed on the coupon will also vary by location. The price seems to either be $6.99, $7 or $8 from what I have seen so far.

I have left the bar code on the above image, it is for British Columbia Empire Theatres only it appears. If someone wishes to use it, it’s first come, first serve.

The bar codes on these are unique, so they cannot be reused.

If you are not currently a member and would like your own coupon, sign up is simple and only takes about a minute. Just use the “get the coupon” link provided below.

The Fine Print

Valid at any Empire Theatre location across Canada with the exception of Alberta, Whitby, ON or Ottawa Region, ON. Present this coupon to cashier at the time of purchase to receive on general admission ticket at the discounted price. This coupon is not valid for drive-in, special events/programs. A surcharge will be applicable for 3D movies. This offer is not valid on IMAX movies.

Coupon expires October 31st.

Petcetera currently has a rebate offer on for a free bag of Science Diet’s Balance pet food. The offer is valid for up to $19.99 back on a purchase of Science Diet Ideal Balance dry pet food. This pet food is 100% natural and nutritionally balanced for your pets.

What are the offer requirements?

1. A completed rebate form.
2. Valid proof of purchase UPC from the packaging.
3. A cash register receipt dated between September 1st, 2012 and March 31st, 2013 with purchase circled on the receipt.
4. Rebate form and UPC mailed and postmarked by April 30th, 2013.

You will receive your rebate cheque within 4-6 weeks.

Limit one rebate per household.

Mac’s Convenience Stores currently has a nice coupon available for buy one, get one free on wedge sandwiches. The sandwiches usually sell for $3.49 each + tax.

This coupon is being sent out to MyMacs members, but I’ve posted the coupon here and it’s useable by everyone. If you wish to sign up yourself to the Mac’s website, you can do so here.

The Fine Print

Coupon is valid October 1st to 7th, 2012 at participating Max’s locations in Ontario. One coupon per MyMacs member only. Not valid with any other coupon.

Coupon expires October 7th.

Costco currently has a nice deal on the 7200 W portable generator for $549 ($150 off the regular price). With Fall upon us and Winter soon to follow this is the perfect time to get prepared for the upcoming weather and power outages that can occur. This is a 9000 watt generator with electric start.

Coscto members can pick this up locally at their nearest Costco for this price. This is a cash and carry item. However, non Costco members can still purchase this online for $699.99 and it includes free shipping. Be advised though that this will take 10-15 business days from the time of order to be delivered to you (most likely due to its large size).

Features:

• 9000 peak watts
• 7200 running watts
• 15-HP/439-cc OHV engine
• 8-hour continuous run time at 50% load
• Fuel tank: 24.6 L (6.5 gallons)
• Automatic low oil shutoff
• Cast iron cylinder
• Manual and electric start (battery included)
• Digital gauge readout on hours, watts, and frequency
• 30 A/120 to 240 V twist lock receptacle
• 30 A/120 V twist lock receptacle
• 2 x 20 A/120 V duplex receptacles

Specifications:

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 60.3 cm x 83.2 cm x 58.1 cm (23.8 in. x 32.8 in. x 22.9 in.)
• Weight: 104.4 kg (230.2 lb.)

Offer expires October 7th.

Best Buy Canada are sending out promo codes to Reward Zone members for five free movie rentals at Best Buy movie kiosks conveniently located in select 7-Eleven, Giant Tiger and Price Smart locations. These promo code are actually the same for everyone, so they can be used freely by all. The

What are the promo codes?

• For giant Tiger the promo code is GIANTRZ.
• For 7-Eleven the promo code is 711RZ.
• For Price Smart the promo code is PRICERZ.

How do I redeem the code?

1. Select the movie you wish to rent and then select  “next” followed by “rent”.
2. Select “coupon”.
3. Enter the promo codes provides above (depending on which store you are at) and then select “OK”.
4. Provide your credit card for scanning.

To locate a kiosk near you, please use the deal link provided below. There does not seem to be an expiration for this deal at present.

Purchase select boxes of General Mills cereals and receive a coupon inside for free Yoplait products (up to a maximum of $4).

There are two different coupons available depending on what type of cereal you purchase.

What cereals are eligible?

For purchasers of Multi-Grain Cheerios and Oatmeal crisp you will receive a coupon for 1 tub of 650g Yopitimal Source, Creamy or Asana yogurt or 1 4x100g Source or creamy yogurt.

For purchasers of French Toast Crunch, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams, Reese Puffs, Nesquick and Cinnamon Toast Crunch you will receive a coupon for 1 6x60g Minigo or 1 8x60g Tubes or 1 bottle of YOP drinkable yogurt

How do I redeem my coupon?

1. Cut out the coupon inside the box
2. Select which Yoplait product you are interested in (use the list above)
3. Redeem at your local retailer by February 28th, 2013

Until November 4th, 2012, get a $100 Black’s gift card with any new three year Telus activation on a Smartphone. This offer is available on a selection of Telus Smartphones, including the iPhone 5, HTC One Series, and Samsung Galaxy family. Additionally, new activations will receive Prints For Life –  1000 free prints from Black’s for every year of your term. You will also receive a $100 Telus service credit, in the form of $10 a month for 10 months for signing with Telus. See an associate in store for further details.

McDonald’s Halloween Treat Pack coupon booklets are now available for purchase at participating locations. The booklets cost $1 + HST, and contain coupons for two free Small Cones, two free Small Fries, and two free Small Soft Drinks. Unlike the Wendy’s coupons, there is unfortunately an age restriction on these. They are only valid for children aged twelve and under, limit one coupon per person, per visit, beginning November 1st. Also, there is no expiry date on the coupons.

Until October 31st, visit any Wendy’s location to purchase Halloween Coupon books for $2 even, no additional tax. Each booklet contains four free Jr. Frosty coupons, and four free Kids’ Fry coupons. Coupons are valid from November 1st to December 31st, and one coupon may be used per person, per visit. Also, there is no age restriction on the coupons.

Until October 28th, print these coupons to save on a variety of energy efficient products for your home during the saveONenergy Fall Coupon Event. Coupons are available for Energy Star qualified light bulbs, (CFL’s and LED’s) indoor light fixtures, lighting and appliance controls, programmable thermostats for electric baseboard heaters, weatherstripping, and insulation blankets for electric water heaters. Redeem your coupons at the following retailers:

• BMR Winchester
• Canadian Tire
• Costco
• Extreme Retail
• Home Hardware
• K&S Value Centre
• Living Lighting
• Lowes
• Royal Lighting
• Sears
• Sescolite/Hoddor Lighting
• The Home Depot
• TSC Stores
• Turkstra Lumber

If you have that room in your house you’ve been meaning to paint for a while then you may want to take advantage of this deal. Until October 7th, buy one gallon of Dulux or Glidden paint at the regular retail price, and get a second gallon of equal or lesser value free. If you will be in need of paint in the future, or can’t decide on a colour right now, you can always buy white paint and have it tinted at a later date. You also have up to a year to return paint that has not been tinted or opened.

Get any size Froster for a mere $1 at all Mac’s Convenience Store locations across Canada until October 14th, 2012. Flavour selection varies by store, but some of the more interesting Froster flavours include Cherry Slime, (available in Western Canada) Fanta Banana, Watermelon, or Blackberry Lemonade, and a selection of Crystal Light flavours are available for the calorie conscious. Also available in Western Canada is the Froster Swirl, a Froster combined with soft serve ice cream.

Right now at Amazon.ca, save 58% on this Cuisinart EasyPop Popcorn Maker, which also ships for free with Super Saver Shipping on orders of $25 or more. While an oil popper may not be the healthiest alternative, oil popped popcorn is easier to season without having to add additional butter for the seasoning to stick, making it healthier than some buttery microwave popcorns. I also wouldn’t mind having this sitting on my counter.

Product Features:

Toys R Us Canada has a brilliant deal this week on Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 Video Games. Many games are on sale for $19.99 or more, discounted from as high as $59.99. On top of that if you buy one game at Toys R Us Canada you get 40% off the second game!!

So doing the maths:

2 19.99$ games for 16$ each = $31.98
2 29.99$ games for 24$ each = $47.98
2 39.99$ games for 32$ each = $63.98
2 49.99$ games for 40$ each = $79.98
2 59.99$ games for 48$ each = $95.98

Some of the games on sale for $19.99 at Toys R Us Canada include:

• Wii – Mario Power Tennis
• PS Vita – Hot Shots Golf World Invitational
• PS Vita – ModNation Racers – Road Trip
• PlayStation 3 – MOVE – Just Dance Kids 2
• Nintendo 3DS – Generator Rex: Agent of Providence
• Nintendo 3DS – Centipede: Infestation
• Xbox 360 – Disney Universe
• Wii – Mario Strikers Charged
• Wii – Rayman Origins
• Wii – The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess

Last time Toys R Us Canada had a similar deal was last November when they they had buy 2 games for 20% off each. So this is most certainly not a bad deal. This offer is mentioned in this weeks Toys R Us Canada flyer and is valid from  Sept 28 to Oct 4, 2012.

If you have purchased Activia yogurt products or DanActive probiotic drink products between April 1, 2009 and November 6, 2012 in Canada you could eligible for $15 to $50 back. This is due to the class action lawsuit that has been filed against Danone refuting the health claims of their product. For further information on the matter, please read on here.

How do I make a claim?

• If you are a resident of Canada who purchased Activia yogurt products or DanActive probiotic drink products between April 1, 2009 and November 6, 2012 and do not wish to pursue your own settlement, simply fill out the claim form provided.

How Much can I claim?

• You can claim $15 without a purchase receipt.
• With purchase receipts you can claim up to $50. If the value is under $50 you will get the exact amount claimed, all other values will equate to $50.

How do I submit my form?

• Once you have all your receipts gathered and the form completed you can submit your form via regular mail, email or through the collectiva website.

It’s worth noting that this agreement is not final yet and will not be until after November 6th. Claims can be filed as of right now however.

Sears Days are on and the KitchenAid Architect Blender is on sale online and in stores at Sears for just $129.99. This can then be brought down to a price of $59.99 with KitchenAid’s MIR promotion.

This 0.9 horsepower stainless steel blender with a 48 oz glass blend-and-serve pitcher can stir, chop, mix, and puree and crush ice. It has a 5-speed control and the pitcher is dishwasher safe.

Sears has free shipping on orders of $75 or more currently and this qualifies.

Sale ends September 30th. The MIR expires October 4th.

Amazon.com (not Amazon Canada) has the 4-disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy + Digital Music Download combo of The Avengers on sale for just $19.99. For comparison on Amazon.ca the 4-disc combo set is going for $37.99. This is the ultimate set for any fans of the movie. It comes with the 3D and regular Blu-ray version of the movie + a DVD and digital copy as well as a download of the complete movie soundtrack.

You will be charged additional shipping that will cover import taxes & duties. Those should work out to just under $8.