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Welcome #TwitterMomentsCanada!

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Welcome #TwitterMomentsCanada!

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Twitter has been around for ten years. Ten years, can you believe it? Over those ten years people have sent billions of tweets to their friends, families, and favorite celebrities. Those tweets break news, share thoughts, speak on passions and support the people around you and not so near.

Today, Twitter is launching Moments in Canada!

Moments brings together the best of the national conversation across Canada, and highlights the best in sports, TV, politics, and local news. Whether it’s the latest from Justin Trudeau or The Weeknd, Moments will be a great way for staying in touch without following a billion accounts.

How do you access moments?
Tap the lightning bolt tab on your phone or online, and it will open a list lof trending moments. The list will be updated throughout the day.

Some Moments will appear in your timeline for a fixed amount of time, while some will only be accessible on the moments tab.

Engaging with a Moment

  • When you click into a Moment, you’re taken to an introduction with a title and description.
  • Start swiping right to dive right into the story, with pictures and autoplaying videos, Vines, and GIFs.
  • A single tap gives you a fuller view of the Tweet, which you can then like, Retweet, and follow the account. A double tap lets you instantly like the Tweet.
  • The progress bar at the bottom indicates how much more each Moment has to offer.
  • Swiping up or down takes you back to the guide.
  • At the end of a Moment, click the share button to Tweet it to your followers.
  • Read more about Moments and how the desktop version works.

Follow @CanadaMoments to see all Moments created by the Twitter Canada team. Moments will also be shared through @TwitterCanada and TwitterSportsCA.

Whirlpool’s #EveryDayCare Campaign

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Whirlpool’s #EveryDayCare Campaign

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When you were little, what chores did you get stuck doing? I remember I was always on garbage duty – I’d have to make sure all the garbage and recycling bins in the house were not overflowing, and I’d drag the big bin to the curb every Tuesday morning. Although I hated it at the time, looking back it set me on the road to being a responsible adult!

That’s why I was so surprised when I read a new research piece last week. Did you know that 79 per cent of Canadians surveyed feel that Children who grow up without doing chores are more likely to grow up with an unhealthy sense of entitlement? Even more scary – 59 per cent of Canadians surveyed said children today spend less time doing chores compared to when they were young!

Experts say there are two areas where chores influence children’s development – increasing independence and increasing the ability to work well with others.

Parenting expert Alyson Schafer thinks housework is vital to a child’s development – “Too often children are excused from helping, or treated like indentured servants who resist being ordered around,” said Ms. Schafer. “Instead we need to invite them to help and participate in the jobs needed to keep the home running smoothly. It’s these contributions and helpfulness that make children feel valued, feel a part of the family, and build life skills for when they set up their own home.”

Even though it doesn’t feel like a large contribution, small tasks like taking out the garbage or doing the dishes imprint a sense of responsibility in us. It helps us learn to care for our families in the long run!

Further interesting survey data includes:

  • 89 per cent of Canadians surveyed feel parents need to lead by example if they expect their children to adopt a positive attitude to doing household chores
  • 59 per cent of Canadians surveyed feel it is most appropriate to start giving children household chores when they are between five and eight years old, while 27 per cent view the ages of nine to eleven years the best time to start giving chores to children
  • Among parents surveyed with children at home, 50 per cent describe their household as opting for a clear division of responsibility, while only 28 per cent say they try to do chores together and 20 per cent of parents do all of the chores themselves

What do you think? Let us and Whirlpool Canada know by tweeting with the hashtag #EveryDayCare!

 

#GirlsNightShopping with #CFFairview

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#GirlsNightShopping with #CFFairview

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Shopping is always a blast – who doesn’t love scooping up a great deal? Or heading to the mall with your girlfriends for a day of dress-up and gossip? That’s why I was so excited to hear about CF Fairview’s great new event! Every Thursday night in April, CF Fairview will be throwing a Girls Night Shopping Event! They’re combining fashion, beauty, cuisine, and of course great company to bring you a night full of laughter, fun, and of course – pampering! This night is a great excuse to bring your friends and family together for an exclusive shopping event. Kelly Vieira, the General Manager of the CF Fairview Mall says “We’ve created an exclusive Lounge to thank our customers for their patronage while giving shoppers a place to relax and be pampered.”

They’ve set up an exclusive lounge on the top floor of the shopping centre, adjacent to Sears, which will be full of exclusive promotions and services courtesy participating fashion and beauty retailers, as well as libations. Customers who spend a minimum of $100 at select CF Fairview mall stores every Thursday evening in April from 5 to 9 will receive a custom reusable shopping bag granting exclusive access to the private lounge. There will be delicious food and beverages available, as well as fabulous beauty services. On display will be the latest in fashion and beauty trends. Over thirty different stores from the CF family will be participating, so there’s a little something for everyone! To pick up your bag, stop by one of the 36 participating retailers and spend a minimum of $100 on any items of your choice.

The bonus? There’s a charitable aspect to the night as well. If you fill and return the shopping bag with gently used clothing, you will receive a $10 CF SHOP! Card. All clothing  donations go to the incredible One More Wear Foundation. Make your way to the Girls Night Lounge or the Guest Services desk by Entrance 4 to donate your gently used clothing. Every time you return a bag you are eligible for a $10 CF SHOP! Gift card redeemable at any retailer in the complex.

One More Wear foundation is a great Toronto-based non-profit organization looks to improve the lives of GTA young and women. The foundation is youth-run, and provides young men and women across the GTA with clothing so they can look the sharpest for job interviews or when they’re out with their friends. They will be collecting donations all throughout Thursdays April in partnership with CF Fairview. They will be accepting men and women’s clothing including pants, dresses, shirts, sweaters, shoes, bags, and belts. By providing quality clothing to youth in need, The One More Wear Foundation is enhancing the opportunities available to them, delivering the confidence to pursue their life’s goals – academic, social, career-driven, and otherwise.

Weekly Girls Night shopping event and Lounge hosted every Thursday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. rewards shoppers while giving back to the community

 

For more information about Girls Night including a full list for retailers and promotion details, please visit www.cffairviewmall.com.

Links: www.onemorewear.org

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April is #DaffodilMonth

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April is #DaffodilMonth

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Have you been seeing lots of beautiful yellow flowers pinned to the lapels of passersby lately?  That’s because April is Daffodil Month! All April, Loblaws is selling fresh daffodils across Ontario to support those people who live with Cancer.

I don’t think anyone hasn’t known someone who has been touched by cancer. Unfortunately, cancer is a huge evil that many of us know too well. But the good thing is, there is hope. Scientists are doing amazing research to get us closer to the cure, and there are so many incredible volunteers helping sufferers through the disease. There are so many wonderful resources out there, from wig workshops to family information centres.

Did you know that because of Canada’s growing and aging population, cancer cases will jump up by 40% by 2030? That’s one of the many reasons it’s so important to support such a great cause. The Canadian Cancer Society provides vital services to cancer sufferers and their families. Donations go towards funding life-saving research, and incredibly important support services like counseling. With our help, fewer people will have to suffer through the ravages of the disease.

Buying and wearing Daffodil pins will support the society both financially, and show people who suffer from the disease that they do not have to face the disease alone.

“Loblaw’s generous support for Daffodil Month is especially important this year,” explains Susan Drodge, Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario. “As a charity, we must do whatever it takes to ensure we can meet the expected jump in demand for our support services over the next 15 years. It is comforting to have a partner like Loblaw in our corner.”

Stop by your local Loblaws, Zehrs, Valu-mart, Real Canadian Superstore and Your Independent Grocer locations across the province to pick up your daffodils! All locations will be selling daffodil pins, as well as fresh-cut and potted daffodils. For every potted or fresh-cut daffodil sold, the retailer will donate $2 to the great cause.

To date, the Canadian Cancer Society and Loblaws have raised over $221,000 through this phenomenal collaboration.

Fresh cut daffodils start at $4.99, and potted daffodils are $5.99. Pick yours up today!

Send me a photo of your freshly planted daffodils or tweet it here.

Join the #NationalLaundryDay Twitter Party With GE Appliances Canada

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Join the #NationalLaundryDay Twitter Party With GE Appliances Canada

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GE Appliances LOVES laundry and April 15th is their favourite day of the year – National Laundry Day! You read that right, National Laundry Day. To celebrate, the laundry experts at GE have some great tips to help you battle the war against laundry!

  • Ink and oil, begone: To remove even the most stubborn ink stains, apply hairspray or hand sanitizer and pat dry. For oil stains, apply baby powder and let it stand overnight. And remember, don’t use force when trying to rub out stains, always blot.
  • Pit stains, no more: To remove sweat stains, spray the affected clothing with pure lemon juice before tossing in the washer.
  • Adopt a basket system: Hate sorting laundry? Adopt a basket system for your darks, lights and whites to sort clothes as you go so it’s less of a chore come laundry day.
  • Think inside out: Faded clothing is the worst. To keep your darks the darkest they can be, simply wash your clothes inside out.
  • On a tight schedule: If your wet clothes are taking forever to dry, speed things up by simply adding a dry towel to the load.
  • Never lose a sock again: Don’t you hate it when your sock disappears into the laundry vortex and you’re left with mix-matched pairs? Avoid the frustration by using safety pins to keep socks tied together as they wash or put them all in a mesh bag.
  • Shrinking woes: Ready to ditch that shrunken sweater? Before you do, soak it in tepid water with a bit of hair conditioner and mold it back to shape. When drying, just be sure to lay it flat.
  • To dry or not to dry: It’s easy to forget which clothes should go in the dryer. Just write on your washing machine using a dry erase marker to remind yourself which clothes can’t go in the dryer.

How would you like to WIN a GE Designer Line laundry pair on #NationalLaundryDay

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  • Sleek and modern design: Featuring a central control knob with metallic accents, the GE Designer Line laundry pair features glass doors, curved shapes, LED lights and controls, plus an advanced display layout.
  • A more powerful clean: Without a central agitator, the Designer Line laundry pair’s exclusive CircuClean ™ technology, offers 100% water recirculation to soak clothes more thoroughly. And the Stain Removal guide helps remove tough stains with pre-programmed settings based on the five most common stains: Tomato, wine, blood, grass, dirt.
  • Flexibility: The GE Designer Line laundry pair meets the needs of today’s families with up to 17% more room for clothes versus previous models, making it up to 22% larger than competitive models. But with an auto load sensing option, you’ll only get as much water as is needed for even the smallest load. In the case of heavier soiled loads, the Deep Fill option will provide a full tub.
  • High Efficiency: Energy Star rated to save you money in electricity and water consumption, the GE Designer Line laundry pair meets or exceeds guidelines for energy efficiency for year-round energy and money savings.

To learn more please visit the GE Appliances website!

#NationalLaundryDay Twitter Party

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In celebration of National Laundry Day, GE Appliances is throwing a Twitter party and YOU could win! See below for details!

What: #NationalLaundryDay Twitter Party

When: April 15th, 1:00pm-2:00pm EST

Hosts: @GEappliancesCA and @ShesConnected

Prize: GE Designer Line laundry pair

RSVP please (below)

Anyone can participate however only Canadians 18+ (excluding Quebec) can win prizes! See you at the party!

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Tips for Getting Your Vehice Ready For Spring! #CanadasGarage

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Tips for Getting Your Vehice Ready For Spring! #CanadasGarage

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It is time to put away the snow shovels and get ready to spend some more time outside. Spring is here and warmer weather is a welcome change. We all prepare for Spring Cleaning, but do you think about the things you need to do to get your vehicle ready for Spring? Winters are tough on your vehicle they need more than just an oil change. You need other routine preventive maintenance to prepare for each season.

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Do you know what you need to check for spring?

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Seasonal Checklist For Spring:

☑ Oil, lube & filter

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☑ Air filter

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☑ Cabin air filter

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☑ Fluids: Transmission Flush, Coolant Flush, Brake Fluid Flush, Engine Flush, Power Steering Flush

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☑ Wiper blades

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☑ Battery

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☑ Spark plugs

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☑ Interior & exterior lights

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☑ Tires

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The year of your vehicle, make, model, maintenance history and mileage will affect its tune-up requirements.

When you are ready to get your vehicle ready for Spring, the people at Canadian Tire Auto Service can make your journey to total car care both easy and worry-free:

  • Extended Hours: Walk in or book an appointment to suit your schedule. Check your local Canadian Tire store for service bay hours.
  • They know your Car: Visit any of their 5,500 Canadian Tire service bays across Canada, and they will have your vehicle’s history there in order to provide the best diagnosis.
  • Services all makes and models: Bring your vehicle to any of Canadian Tire’s 3,000 licensed technicians for expert guidance, warranty-approved
  • Nationwide Warranty. Get your vehicle serviced at any of their service bays, and your manufacturer’s warranty remains valid. #CanadasGarage.

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#VirginMobile Wants To Help You Put Your Best Face Forward #April1

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#VirginMobile Wants To Help You Put Your Best Face Forward #April1

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Cell phone giant Virgin Mobile just announced their newest product – the FaceCase Beard Edition! It’s a case for your cellphone designed to make it easier for dudes to groom on the go. Merging the best in beard maintenance with high-end technology, Virgin Mobile is at the cutting edge of the industry.

“For generations, society has viewed bearded men with equal parts admiration and respect, but our increasingly busy lifestyles have made it almost impossible for guys to maintain many of today’s hottest facial hair styles,” said proud beard wearer Joseph Ottorino, managing director, Virgin Mobile Canada. “That’s why we’re excited to introduce The FaceCase Beard Edition™. Now you can ensure your beard is reaching its full growth potential anywhere, at any time.” 

Order yours here

The FaceCase Beard Edition™ includes:

  • Trimming scissors
  • Beard comb
  • Mustache wax
  • Mirror
  • Beard Bib

Send Virgin Mobile Canada a picture of your beard on Instagram, and if you’re deemed to have the most glorious chin mane you will win a special treat. Enter by tagging @VirginMobileCan and #FaceIt.

Vote for the #WorstRoadinOntario

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Vote for the #WorstRoadinOntario

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This months, Ontario residents will be able to vote for what they think is the worst road in Ontario. Do you know a road that needs some serious maintenance? Maybe it’s laden with potholes or just really needs a sidewalk? Maybe the road is unsafe for bikers? This is your chance to speak up!

Visit the CAA website now and vote!

Following the campaign, the CAA will unveil the Tpo Ten Worst Roads in Ontario
#BringBackTheBees

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#BringBackTheBees

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Honey bees have been ruling the world for the past 50 million (yes million!) years but there is bad news on the horizon for them – they’re starting to die out! Honey Nut Cheerios has started a new campaign to help try and shed light on this crisis.

Take a look at the following video featuring American entomologist Marla Spivak to find out more about the current crisis.

What can you do?

You can help turn this criss around by picking up some wildflower seeds and planting them in a garden near you! Go to the following link to enter the contest and get your free pack of seeds. Every entry makes you eligible to win one of five $5000 garden makeovers. The seeds will show up at your door, you can plant them wherever you’d like on a non-windy day, and you’ll have a beautiful patch of wildflowers in no time!

https://bringbackthebees.ca/Contest/Index

 

Fun Bee Facts

  • They’re Great Builders! – In 36 BC, Marcus Terentius Varro argued that honeycombs were the most practical structures around. Centuries later, Greek mathematician Pappus solidified the “honeycomb conjecture” by making the same claim,
  • There are over 20,000 different species of bees around the world!
  • Bees Can Recognize you – Honeybees make out faces the same way we do. They take parts—like eyebrows, lips, and ears—and cobble them together to make out the whole face. It’s called “configural processing,” and it might help computer scientists improve face recognition technology.
  • They-re super speedy – The honey bee’s wings stroke incredibly fast, about 200 beats per second, thus making their famous, distinctive buzz. A honey bee can fly for up to 9 KM, and as fast as 25 KM per hour.