Narcity

Aller chez Dollarama vaut de plus en plus la peine pour faire de belles économies sur des trouvailles utiles au quotidien. Le magasin du dollar multiplie les bons deals, entre des verres vintage qui imitent ceux d'Anthropologie à 19 $ et des produits d'épicerie nettement moins chers qu'au Walmart. Quand on réussit à se procurer des objets similaires à ceux vendus ailleurs, mais à moindre coût, on sait que le détour en vaut la peine.

A pair of lobsters has claimed a prime spot by the seawall. Toucans are circling Gastown, and one has made itself comfortable atop the Steam Clock. Vancouver hasn’t changed – but a few familiar places have welcomed some rather unexpected visitors. This August, Guinness is bringing its Lovely Day Canada campaign to Vancouver, with charming murals popping up throughout the city.

Bath & Body Works has a massive sale in Canada that gets you free products, including three-wick candles. You can shop for new autumn fragrances and save money with this deal. The "fall scent event" sale is offering a buy three, get three free deal on everything at Bath & Body Works locations in Canada and the Canadian online store.

« Prêt, pas prêt : J'arrive! » Voici sûrement la phrase préférée de l'hiver au Québec. Chaque année, on sait que le grand bonhomme blanc fera un retour fracassant, mais on espère toujours qu'il décide de feeler mollo et de nous épargner un tant soit peu. Les prédictions météo de l'hiver sont sorties, et vaut mieux les consulter maintenant, question de se préparer mentalement.

Tu as l’impression que l’été t’a filé entre les doigts et tu redoutes déjà la fin des beaux jours? Il te reste encore quelques semaines pour profiter du soleil, et à moins de 30 minutes de Montréal, la MRC Les Moulins regorge d’activités pour savourer la belle saison jusqu’à la toute fin.

The lawyer for a man accused of threatening to bomb the U.S. Consulate in Halifax earlier this month says his client is not ready to seek bail. Ali Assakereh was arrested on Aug. 10 for allegedly placing a propane tank and flammable liquids in his car and parking near the consulate, shutting down a section of downtown Halifax. The 54-year-old is facing several charges, including an offence that deals with threats against internationally protected people that's considered terrorist activity.

No Canadians are among the 121 foreign nationals rescued near the Nepal-China border after a flash flood tore through the region on Wednesday. The flash flooding along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, caused by a glacial collapse, has killed at least 570 people. Nepal’s disaster management authority said the number of people reported missing has doubled to 1,924. The Nepal tourism board website listed 667 foreign nationals among the missing on Thursday, including 25 Canadians.

The wildfire that forced thousands to flee their homes in British Columbia's South Okanagan region earlier this month is now classified as being held. The BC Wildfire Service says the blaze is expected to remain within its current perimeter of about 252 square kilometres west of Summerland. It's also no longer classified as a wildfire-of-note, leaving two such fires in the province — one near Boston Bar and another near Clinton.

There's a national winter forecast, and it includes seasonal weather breakdowns for every province. Ontario's weather is expected to be snowier than usual, with below-normal temperatures in some places. Recently, the Old Farmer's Almanac released Canada's winter forecast that called for a "split winter" in this country. The season will be snowier in the east and west, with a north-south divide between mild and cold temperatures in most provinces.

Toronto in August is made for wandering. And this year, there's another reason to go for a leisurely summer stroll around the 6ix. Inspired by illustrator John Gilroy's famous Guinness ads, Lovely Day Canada is turning Toronto into a free public art show with a vintage twist. The result is part nostalgia-coded, part Toronto scavenger hunt and a reason to step out with your gang and have, well, a lovely day.