Finance Evening: Alphabet Misses Revenue Estimates as Fed Holds Rates Steady
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-44%π ε²ζ°δ½οΌPurina Tidy Cats LightWeight Clumping Litter 17 lb β 50% Lighter, 21-Day Odor Control! $39.89 CAD (44% Off)
Amazon.ca has Purina Tidy Cats LightWeight Instant Action clumping litter, 17 lb (7.71 kg), for $39.89 CAD (list $71.03, 44% off). Prime members ship free; otherwise free shipping over $35 CAD. Two things cat owners actually resent: hauling litter home, and the ammonia smell when you scoop. This bag targets both. The formula is 50% lighter than the leading clumping litter β same 17 lb of product, noticeably less weight in hand, which matters most if you're in a walk-up or have a bad back. Odor control is rated for 21 days via a slow-release deodorizing system, enough to hold up in a multi-cat household. It's listed at 99.9% dust free, and in practice there's very little dust when you pour. Clumps form tight and hold together when scooped, so you're not left with a pile of broken bits at the bottom of the box. The scent is Clean Linen β a clean soapy note, and this is where opinions split: some reviewers find it strong and chemical-leaning, so if you're sensitive to fragrance, start with a smaller pour. 4.6 stars across 4,200reviews, and the recurring theme in them is the same: light, easy to carry, easy to scoop. At $39.89 for 17 lb that's roughly $2.35/lb β below typical grocery sale pricing, and you don't have to carry it home. A 44% cut on a consumable like this doesn't come around often; if you've got multiple cats, stocking up makes sense. π¦ εεεΎ π Shop on Amazon β
-31%Fenmzee Touch Bedside Lamp β 3-Way Dimming + USB-C, USB-A & AC Outlet! $27.99 CAD (30% Off)
Amazon.ca has the Fenmzee Touch Bedside Lamp for $27.99 CAD (list $39.99, 30% off). Prime members ship free; otherwise free shipping over $35 CAD. The thing that makes this lamp worth a look is the base: a USB-C port (5V/2.1A), a USB-A port (5V/2.1A), and a 120V two-prong outlet all built in. Phone, tablet, earbuds, humidifier β charge three at once, and the ports keep working even with the light off. No more rearranging furniture to reach an outlet. Dimming is three-level touch control: 15% as a night light, 60% for reading or scrolling, 100% bright enough to pass as living-room lighting. Tap the base or the stem to switch on/off and cycle brightness, so you're not fumbling for a switch at 2 AM. The shade is flaxen fabric, the base is metal with a wood finish, and it stands 14 inches with a shade about 4.5 inches across β it's a small lamp, and reviewers point that out, so don't expect a big statement piece. An E26 LED bulb (3000K warm white) is included, non-flickering, so it's plug-and-play with no extra bulb run. It's #1 in Table Lamps with 11,500reviews at 4.5 stars and 2Kbought last month. One caveat: the rear AC outlet behaves like an extension cord. Fine for a phone charger, not for a laptop or anything high-draw β a reviewer flagged exactly that. 30% off isn't dramatic, but this rarely drops below $35, and at $27.99 with the bulb and three ports included it works out cheaper than buying a lamp and a power strip separately. π¦ εεεΎ π Shop on Amazon β
-51%π ε²ζ°δ½οΌNIIMBOT B1 Label Maker with Tape β Bluetooth, Inkless, 500+ Templates! $29.98 CAD (50% Off)
Amazon.ca has the NIIMBOT B1 Label Maker with a roll of 50Γ30mm labels for $29.98 CAD (list $59.99, 50% off). Prime members ship free; otherwise free shipping over $35 CAD. Spice jars, storage bins, the kids' school supplies, cable ends β labeling that stuff genuinely cuts down how long you spend hunting for things. The B1 uses thermal printing, so there's no ink or ribbon to buy, and 203 dpi output is crisp. It handles continuous, gap, and transparent label stock from 20-48mm wide and recognizes consumables automatically. In practice it's: install the app, connect over Bluetooth, pick a template, print. The app ships with 500templates and you can edit fonts, icons, and layout freely β basic features need no subscription (premium templates do). The unit weighs 293 g, runs a 1500mAh battery for about four hours per charge, and shuts itself off after 15 minutes idle. Charging is USB-C. Two real annoyances to know about upfront. The desktop app nags you constantly to create an account and save templates to the cloud β it works fine without logging in, but the prompts keep coming. And on Windows 11 the official NIIMBOT USB driver can get blocked; the fix is to open Device Manager, find the NIIMBOT serial port, update the driver, and bind it to Microsoft's built-in "USB Serial Device" β it connects immediately that way. It's #2 in Label Printers & Makers with 11,000reviews at 4.3 stars. $29.98 is an unusually deep cut for this one β if your house is full of unlabeled boxes, this is the moment. π¦ εεεΎ π Shop on Amazon β
-34%Wavytalk Ionic Hair Dryer with Diffuser β 1875W, 3 Attachments for Every Hair Type! $39.99 CAD (33% Off)
Amazon.ca has the Wavytalk Ionic Hair Dryer with diffuser for $39.99 CAD (list $59.99, 33% off). Prime members ship free; otherwise free shipping over $35 CAD. It currently sits at #1 in Hair Dryers on Amazon.ca with over 33,000 reviews at 4.3 stars and 2Kbought in the past month. The 1875W ADC motor with ceramic heat puts out strong, steady airflow, so medium-to-long hair doesn't take fifteen minutes to dry. The ionic side is what handles static β hair comes out smoother and glossier instead of frizzy, which matters more once the indoor air gets dry. All three attachments are included: a concentrator nozzle for precise styling, a diffuser for curls and waves, and a comb attachment for thick or unruly hair. At 680 g it's lighter than most salon dryers, so your arm doesn't give out halfway through. There's a high-density dust screen at the intake, an auto shutoff if it overheats, and an ALCI safety plug. The low magnetic wave construction is rated to cut EMF by more than 50% versus typical 1400-1600W dryers. One thing worth knowing from the reviews: it carries a two-year warranty, and one buyer whose unit died at about 18 months had a replacement approved the same day it arrived the next morning. That's not a given in this category. It usually sits above $50, so under $40 is a good entry point. If you're upgrading from a drugstore dryer but don't want to jump to Dyson money, this is the sensible middle. π¦ εεεΎ π Shop on Amazon β
Finance EveningFinance Evening: Alphabet Misses Revenue Estimates as Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. stocks rose: S&P 500 +0.28%, Nasdaq +0.27%, TSX +0.26%. Alphabet's Q3 revenue of US$127.58B missed estimates and the stock fell about 9% after the bell; Microsoft beat on both lines with Azure up 48%; Oracle jumped 11% on a US$225B fiscal 2030 target. The Bank of Canada hiked to 2.5% and the Big Six lifted prime to 4.70%, as Ontario unveiled an $8B business tax cut. The Fed held at 3.75%-4% with two dissents. AI debt is straining credit and JPMorgan sees more downside for gold.
-41%Pzloz Dual-Head Clamp LED Desk Lamp β Covers a 71" Desk, No Screen Glare! $69.99 CAD (40% Off)
Amazon.ca has the Pzloz dual-head clamp LED desk lamp for $69.99 CAD, down from $116.99 β 40% off. Free shipping for Prime members; orders over $35 ship free otherwise. Anyone running two monitors knows the problem: a normal lamp off to one side leaves half the screens dim and throws reflections across the panels. This one has two heads on arms that extend to 31.5", rated to cover a 71" wide desk evenly. A reviewer with two 27" monitors found it covered roughly three-quarters of each screen β plenty for the working area in the middle. The heads are essentially glare-free and don't leave reflections on screens, which makes long sessions easier on your eyes. CRI 95, so colour-sensitive work β drawing, sewing, crafts β doesn't come out tinted. Five colour temperatures from 3000K to 5500K against five brightness levels (20%-100%) gives 25 combinations, all driven by a wireless remote. The remote is the only way to operate it, which you should know going in β one reviewer needed four or five tries to pair it the first time. There's a memory function that keeps your last setting, a 1-hour auto-off timer, plus dedicated night-light and reading modes. The metal clamp grips desk edges up to 2" thick and keeps your desktop clear. Arms rotate 360Β° and fold 180Β°, the heads turn 270Β° front to back, so you can aim it wherever. 24W total, not much draw even at full brightness. It's ranked #7 in the category with 3,299 reviews at 4.7 stars. The recurring complaint is that the remote is the only control β lose it and you're stuck β so put it somewhere fixed from day one. π¦ Product Images π Shop on Amazon β
-42%Litter Genie XL+ Pail β Holds 21 Days of Litter, Locks the Smell In! $30.13 CAD (42% Off)
Amazon.ca has the Litter Genie XLpail with a 24 ft jumbo refill for $30.13 CAD, down from $51.72 β 42% off. Free shipping for Prime members; orders over $35 ship free otherwise. No more bagging up clumps and walking them to the bin every single day. That's the entire pitch. Three steps: scoop, open the lid, drop it in, pull the handle. The handle seals the bag behind it and the smell stays in the pail. The refill is a continuous multi-layer film with an odour-locking barrier β cut it to whatever length you want. The XLis the big version: up to 21 days of litter for one cat, and the included jumbo refill lasts about 4 months for a single cat. With two cats you're changing it every week to ten days, versus hauling bags out daily. There's a hook on the side for the scoop. 2,216 reviews at 4.7 stars, and the two lines that come up over and over are "wish I'd bought this ten years ago" and "guests can't smell the litter box." Worth particular attention if you're in an apartment with no backyard to toss things into. Takes both standard and jumbo refills, and they're stocked at places like Canadian Tire, so you're not locked into ordering online. π¦ Product Images π Shop on Amazon β
-28%Dreame H15 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum β 185Β°F Hot Water Wash, 212Β°F Self-Clean, Zero Hair Tangle! $599.99 CAD (28% Off)
Amazon.ca has the Dreame H15 Pro wet dry vacuum for $599.99 CAD, down from $829.99 β 28% off. Free shipping for Prime members; orders over $35 ship free otherwise. Every wet-dry vacuum looks good on a spec sheet. What actually separates them after a month of use is three things: whether the roller tangles, whether it reaches edges, and whether it cleans itself properly. The H15 Pro is built around those three. Hot water first. It washes at 185Β°F, with outlets that rinse the brush 360Β° and heat the roller itself to 131Β°F. Dried sauce on the kitchen floor or mud tracked in by a dog comes up in one pass instead of the scrubbing a cold mop needs β no chemicals required. On tangling: a TangleCut scraper runs along the roller and cuts hair away as it spins. A cat owner called this out specifically β she used to spend ten minutes with scissors on the brush after every use. Edges are the headline feature. An AI robotic arm extends at walls and baseboards so the front sits flush β zero gap β and with the dual-edge brush you're effectively cleaning three edges at once. The body lies flat at 180Β°, so under beds and sofas doesn't require kneeling. It also drives itself: GlideWheel propulsion plus app control lets you send it into places you'd rather not crawl into. Suction is 22,000Pa, enough for litter, kibble and crumbs. Hot water mode runs about 20 minutes, quiet mode up to 72; the dual-tank design holds 800ml of clean water so you're not walking back to the sink. Self-cleaning is the part you'll appreciate daily: dock it, and it flushes the roller with 212Β°F water β an RGB sensor reads how dirty the brush is and adjusts the wash β then dries it with 194Β°F hot air, with a 5-minute quick-dry option when you need it again right away. A roller that doesn't smell is worth more than any spec. One honest caveat: a 3-star reviewer found the vacuum side weaker than a dedicated vacuum β big debris is better swept up first β and charging is slow. It's a floor washer, not a vacuum replacement. Two-year warranty. If your home is hard flooring with pets or kids, this is a fairly complete package at this price. π¦ Product Images π Shop on Amazon β
-29%Travelpro Altitude Slim Expandable Laptop Backpack β 20L Expands to 24L, Fits Under the Seat! $250 CAD (29% Off)
Amazon.ca has the Travelpro Altitude Slim Expandable Laptop Backpack (20-24L) for $250 CAD, down from $349.99 β 29% off. Free shipping for Prime members; orders over $35 ship free otherwise. Travelpro is the brand flight crews actually carry, and Altitude is their lighter, sleeker line. The whole point of this bag comes down to two things: it's sized to the letter of the personal-item limit, and it expands. At 16 x 13.5 x 7.75 in and 3 lbs it holds 20 litres. One reviewer flew four legs with it β mainline jets and regional props, aisle and window seats β and it slid fully under the seat every time instead of fighting for bin space. Anyone who's done a red-eye with a roller knows what that's worth. Unzip the side expansion and you get 24 litres, 20% more room β a weekend's clothes plus a toiletry kit. The organization is finer than the price tier suggests: separate padded sleeves for a laptop up to 16" and a tablet, 7 pockets across 5 compartments, an RFID-blocking ID TheftBlock pocket for passport and cards, a pocket sized for a tracker, two discreet anti-theft pockets, and a magnetic QuickSlip side pocket for your phone. There's a key leash, and the rear stacking strap slides over a roller handle. The shell is high-density ballistic ECOFAB woven from 100% recycled plastic bottles with a DuraGuard coating that resists stains and scrapes. YKK zippers throughout, airline-grade aluminium hardware, full-grain leather at the touch points. The side pockets take an 18oz bottle or an umbrella and collapse flat when empty. Covered by Travelpro's Limited Lifetime Coverage plus a one-year trusted companion promise that covers repair costs if an airline damages it (new purchase, registration required). One 4-star reviewer's only real complaint was the price. Fair β there are cheaper bags with a similar feature list. What you're paying for is the zippers, the material and the warranty, which happen to be the parts that fail first on the cheap ones. If you fly ten-plus times a year, or you're tired of carrying a personal item and a laptop bag at the same time, this one replaces both. π¦ Product Images π Shop on Amazon β
Maple ExpressMaple Express | October 28, 2026: Canada-U.S. talks hit a 'now or maybe never' window
Canada-U.S. talks have a window, but ministers doubt Trump will concede. A $40M Lotto Max ticket was validated hours before expiry; a North York man won $2M on Ontario Six Canadians were hurt and one missing after Spain's rail crash that killed A Halton officer was charged over a pursuit that badly hurt a driver; a September Toronto fire is now suspicious. A New Brunswick fire is now a homicide; a B.C. Mountie pleaded guilty; three arrested in a 12-year-old Edmonton boy's killing.