February Challenge

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One non-food business reviewed each day of the month.

 1. WagJag

590 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1M3
(416) 687-5848

4.0 star rating
  2/1/2012

So far, WagJag has done me right. I have had to cancel a voucher and had no trouble doing so. Customer service was quick and professional in my opinion.

I have gotten some great deals from WagJag and discovered some fantastic businesses that I…More »

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 2. Dealfind Canada

250 Ferrand Drive
Toronto, ON M3C 3G8

Category: Local Flavour

4.0 star rating
  2/2/2012 First to Review

I have been using Dealfind as a consumer for nearly two years now (formerly GroupClick) and have been quite happy. They offer deals from reputable companies and I have discovered some great businesses that I didn't know about before. On the few…More »

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 3. DealTicker

5000 Yonge St., Ste. 1901
Toronto, ON M2N 7E9
(416) 628-4230

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

1.0 star rating
  2/4/2012 First to Review

Of all the deal sites that I've tried, these guys are the worst! They are shady as shit! BEWARE!!!

It all started with me purchasing a package at a spa that could not be redeemed - well it could... in six months! Apparently the business sold a…More »

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 4. Meadowvale Branch Library

6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Cir
Mississauga, ON L5N 2R5
(905) 615-4715

3.0 star rating
  2/3/2012 First to Review

I enjoy visiting this library because it is spacious, well stocked, and well kept. There is plenty of parking as it's located inside of the Town Centre Mall.

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 5. CIBC Branch with ABM

3105 Argentia Road
Mississauga, ON L5N 8P7
(905) 785-0435
4.0 star rating
  2/5/2012 First to Review

I really like this CIBC location. There is plenty of parking, it's large, bright, and kept clean. There are enough tellers too that the lines don't generally get crazy. They even gave me a nifty cloth bag the last time I went in.All good!

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 6. Shoppers Drug Mart

6975 Meadowvale
Mississauga, ON L5N 2W7

Category: Drugstores

2.0 star rating
  2/6/2012 First to Review

Blah! I hate going to this Shoppers! But my parcels do so that means that I do too.

There is almost always a long line for the postal counter and their prestige make-up selection is weak compared to other locations. Those really are the only things…More »

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 7. GoDaddy.com

14455 N. Hayden Rd., Ste. 226
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
USA
(480) 505-8800

Category: Web Design

5.0 star rating
  2/7/2012 First to Review

I have to give GoDaddy a full five stars because I'm not sure that there is anything out there better.

Firstly, they have LIVE humans manning the phones 24/7 and their offices are IN the United States. Those points alone seem rare these days. So it…More »

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 8. Lori Bloom Designs

6065 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
USA
(678) 234-4442

Category: Graphic Design

5.0 star rating
  2/8/2012 First to Review

I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with Lori. She's friendly, creative, professional, and on-the-ball! I came to her when needing a logo designed for my new business.

I told her what the business was, the name and why I chose it, and my…More »

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 9. Applewood Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC

3000 Woodchester Drive
Mississauga, ON L5L 2R4
(866) 761-0275
4.0 star rating
  2/9/2012 First to Review

I had gone in here with a friend that was buying a new car and she had a good  all around experience with the dealership.

When it came time for me to change vehicles, I went to a few dealerships in the auto-mall that this dealership is located in…More »

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 10. Vistaprint

447 Advance Boulevard
Windsor, ON N8N 5G8
(866) 859-3406
5.0 star rating
  2/10/2012 First to Review

I just LOVE Vistaprint!

I've used them a number of times in the past and have always been uber-happy with the quality of product I received. Only once so far (knock on wood), the first time I ever used them about eight years ago, I had a less than…More »

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 11. The Toronto Parking Authority

33 Queen Street E
Toronto, ON M5C 1R5
(416) 393-7275

Category: Parking

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

1.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

Terrible!!!! I'm no law-breaker and not some yahoo trying to get away with not paying for parking so perhaps you can understand my imense frusteration around the TWO tickets that I've gotten in Toronto. Both times I clearly read the signs posted and…More »

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 12. Clearly Contacts

2985 Virtual Way
Vancouver, BC V5M 4X6
(866) 414-2326

Category: Eyewear & Opticians

Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood

5.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

Love 'em!!!

I first used CC because of their free glasses offer. I didn't expect much and was very pleased when my glasses arrived. They absolutely exceeded my expectations.

Since then I have ordered glasses from them three times. Yes, as another…More »

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 13. Nexgen Resources

5980 Hurontario Street
Mississauga, ON L5R 3T6
(905) 502-0674
3.0 star rating
  2/13/2012 First to Review

I find myself stopping here for gas when I'm hitting the 401 towards Toronto from Hurontario. It's fine. A normal full service station. Decent coffee bar and all the convenience items in the shop. Nothing to complain about.

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 14. Aim Health Group-Glen Derry

2760 Derry Road W
Mississauga, ON L5N 3N5
(905) 821-0383

Category: Doctors

4.0 star rating
  2/14/2012 First to Review

I've been coming here for a little while now and so far am very satisfied with this clinic. The doctors see patients by appointment and on a walk-in basis. I have not had any trouble making appointments until now and I feel that Dr. Gordon is…More »

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 15. Shoppers Best Buy

3221 Derry Road W
Mississauga, ON L5N 7L7
(905) 785-1825

Category: Electronics

3.0 star rating
  2/15/2012 First to Review

This place is just  fine. I use them mostly for post office services. They have a Canada Post counter in the back and I've never seen a line. They rent mailboxes there too. The shop itself also offers key cutting and sells a little bit of everything.

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 16. Ulta Cosmetic

8241 Gateway Overlook
Elkridge, MD 21075
USA
(410) 290-0022

4.0 star rating
  2/16/2012

I just love Ulta! It's my make-up mecca! They have everything I could possibly want and many things I don't know I want until I get there. :)

Unfortunately they don't exist where I live (maybe one day - now we at least have Sally's), so I have to…More »

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 17. Petro-Canada

3680 Hurontario Street
Mississauga, ON L5B 1P3
(905) 275-7055

Category: Auto Repair

2.0 star rating
  2/17/2012

I have been to this Petro station a number of times. It is conveniently located on the south west corner of Burnhamthorpe and Hurontatrio. They don't offer coffee or have a proper convienence shop. Bathroom is gross but oh well. I don't go out of my…More »

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 18. Hurontario Street

Hurontario Street
Mississauga, ON

1.0 star rating
  2/18/2012 First to Review

So I figure that if transit riders can rate street cars and buses, drivers should be able to rate roads.

I DESPISE this road! I mean, all the way from the south end at the lake to the north end in Brampton where it changes names. It sucks! All of the…More »

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 19. Wind Mobile

6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle
Mississauga, ON L5N 2W7
(289) 999-5116

Category: Mobile Phones

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/19/2012

Last month I realized that I needed a second line and was looking into getting a landline vs a mobile with another company vs another line with WIND.

In the end I chose to stick with WIND since nobody else can compete price-wise and I have been very…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    10/25/2011 First to Review

    I'm still loving WIND!

    I recently moved and up until that point had had a fantastic overall… Read more »

 20. Pure Med Spa

2225 Erin Mills Pky
Mississauga, ON L5K 1T9
(905) 823-5427

Category: Day Spas

2.0 star rating
  2/20/2012 First to Review

I went to Pure Med Spa for laser hair removal and was less than thrilled with the overall experience.

Starting off, my laser tech was a Filipino girl (can't recall her name) and she was fantastic! She was very personable and took her time with the…More »

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 21. Legends Estates Winery

4888 Ontario St N
Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0
(905) 563-6500

Category: Wineries

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/21/2012

I have to give this place another star. Even though my first experience overall wasn't great (as you can read in original review) I really like their wine!

I had picked up some bottles without tasting them the last time I was there that were on…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    11/28/2011 First to Review

    My friend and I took a tour/tasting/lunch package here that I'd scored off of Dealfind.

    Rebbecca led… Read more »

 22. Hillebrand Estates Winery

1249 Niagara Stone Road RR 2
Niagara On the Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 468-7123

Category: Wineries

2.0 star rating
  2/22/2012

I pulled up and noticed that the property is really quite lovely. I went into the tasting room and it was equally so. That is where my warm-fuzzy experience ended.

Maybe it was just an off day but I was not impressed by the service. Granted, there…More »

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 23. Pillitteri Estates Winery

1696 Niagara Stone Rd RR 2
Niagara On the Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 468-3147

Category: Wineries

4.0 star rating
  2/23/2012

Mmmmm mmmmmm mmmmm!!! Just grabbed a few bottles of their 2010 Chardonnay! It's lovely!

I enjoyed talking with the woman at the tasting bar. She was very welcoming and friendly.

The shop itself was really pretty, in a funky, fun style. I didn't spend…More »

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 24. Southbrook Winery

581 Niagara Stone Rd
Niagara On the Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 641-2548

Category: Wineries

4.0 star rating
  2/24/2012

This place is absolutely beautiful!

Though I didn't spend much time there and only got to see the tasting room - as I said... BEAUTIFUL - I really enjoyed my visit and look forward to going back for a more complete experience.

This time I picked up a…More »

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 25. Vin Bon Lakeshore

807 Lakeshore Rd E
Mississauga, ON L5E 1C8
(905) 271-5946

Category: Kitchen & Bath

5.0 star rating
  2/25/2012 First to Review

I had a great experience here!

It's owned/run by a lovely Italian-Canadian husband and wife team. They have a huge selection of varietals of wine that are all made on premises.

I enjoyed participating in the bottling process and picking my color of…More »

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 26. City Centre Medical Pharmacy

3420 Hurontario St
Mississauga, ON L5B 4A9
(905) 270-7800

Category: Drugstores

5.0 star rating
  2/26/2012 First to Review

Wow! I'm impressed! I went in to have a prescription filled and there were two female Pharmacists working at the time. Upon my arrival they greeted me warmly. I handed my script to the one at the counter and had a seat. Literally within two minutes…More »

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 27. Certigard (Petro-Canada)

2200 Credit Valley Road
Mississauga, ON L5M 3C9
(905) 607-3090

Category: Auto Repair

3.0 star rating
  2/27/2012 First to Review

What can be said about this petrol station? Not much really. It's fine. Nothing special and nothing wrong wit it. Just fine.

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 28. End of the Roll

1825 Dundas Street E
Mississauga, ON L4X 2X1
(905) 602-7702
1.0 star rating
  Update - 2/28/2012

I was sooooooo mistaken when I wrote my original review!!! Watch out! Buyer beware! Actually, buyer go elsewhere!!! Unless you want to be taken advantage of, don't make the same mistake I did by giving these people your credit card number!!!

Aside…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    10/14/2011 First to Review

    Overall this place is ok. They have a large selection of flooring to choose from and their prices… Read more »

 29. Jackson-Triggs Winery

2145 Niagara Stone Road RR 3
Niagara On the Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 468-4637

Category: Wineries

3.0 star rating
  2/29/2012

Really lovely place. It was super busy when we went so getting up to the tasting bar seemed to be more trouble than it was worth.
I find Jackson-Triggs to be a solid stand-by wine but overall nothing special. The energy of the winery and of the wine…More »

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