Clinique de la Casserole Del Mar is a store that can perform miracles. You can have  old, blackened, oil-encrusted pots or pans turned into  brand new shiny ones, right here.

This handy guy can do spot welding, replace handles and knobs, re-enamel (even cast iron), polish stainless steel, aluminum or copper, refinish copper, resurface Teflon or sell you parts for Presto pressure cookers – gaskets, safety valves and sealing ring sets are $11.95 – $29.95. You can also buy polishes, pots and pans – Strauss, Cool Kitchen, Quon Tanium, Integral 3 –  as well as pressure cookers to 12 qts. and pots for induction cooking. Cuisinart appliances, Breville cordless coffee pots, toasters, juicers, are here along with Sanelli, Miaybi, and Henckel Twin Line knives.

Location: 4048 Jean-Talon est
Corner: Pie IX
Phone: 514-723-3532
Hours: Mon 9-5, Tues & Wed 9-6, Thurs & Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5
www.cuisineriedelmar.com

Every November and May France Mode has a line-up-at-the-door clearance event, where all women’s and men’s clothing and accessories in the store clears out for mostly 50% off and more – and we’re still right in the midst of the season – you can wear them through the summer.
Labels that you love: Tommy Hilfiger, Horst, Point Zero, Steilmann, Spanner, Simon Chang, Louben, Lucien Daunois, Eric Alexandre, Vex,  Bandolera, A Priori, Esprit, D’Oraz, Jeanne Pierre, Mac Jac, Swiss Army, Ango, Matinique, Buffalo, Stones, Kapalua, Bianca, Tribal, Adorable, Frank Lyman, Olsen, etc. are there.

This is the way the sale works:  Nov 14-Nov 20 prices go down 40%. Starting Sat Nov 21-28, everything is slashed 50%  This year the  sale will go on until boxing day when everything will be 70% off. Get on their mailing list and you can get a flyer sent to your door.

Location: 90 de la Concorde est
corner: JubinvillePhone: 450-629-8421
Dates: Nov 14-Nov 28 and then until boxing day
Time: Mon – Wed 10 -6, Thurs & Fri 10 – 9, Sat & Sun 10 – 5
www.francemodeimport.com

If you just must have a Claxton fruitcake for the holidays, there is a way to buy them and give money to charity at the same time. The Lakeshore Civitan club is selling them at the entrance to new section of the Pointe Claire Shopping Plaza. Also, many of the merchants in the Plaza sell them too. Proceeds will be donated to many West Island organizations.

Location: Pointe Claire Shopping Plaza, boul. St-Jean and Highway 20 (Remembrance Highway)
Phone: 514-626-6431
Dates and times: Nov 12 & 13: 10-8, Nov 14: 10-5

An Entrepot de Golf & Ski that calls itself the #1 Liquidator in Quebec is having liquidations in ski apparel. Snowmobile suits start at $159.99, ski jackets $39.99, pants $24.99, kid’s snow suits $39.99, Liquid board wear 65% off,  casual jackets $49.99, polos, sweaters, fleece $9.99, gloves, hats, headbands, neckwarmers $1.49, ski gloves $24.99, driving gloves $8.99, snowmobile balaclava $7.99, thermal socks $4.99 and even  snowboards at $199.99.

Location: 3701 St-Charles, Kirkland
opposite: IGA
Dates and hours: Thurs Nov 12: 1-9, Fri Nov 13: 10-9, Sat Nov 14: 10-5, Sun Nov 15: 10-5

Today, the Canadian Tire Gas Bar on the West Island at the corner of boul. St-Jean and boul. Pierrefonds, is having a one-day-only gas sale. It’s 5 cents off for 12 hours straight. There are no coupons required, no minimum purchase but you cannot fill gas containers. Someone who went to the sale, said that on Thursdays, they offer 3-cent off days.

Location: 4951 bou. St-Jean, Pierrefonds
corner: boul. Pierrefonds
Date and time: Fri Nov 13 from 7-7

Groupe Belvedere, made up of Essence du  Papier, Semikolon, and a toy division is having a warehouse sale just in time to for us stock up on Christmas needs. At the sale, at prices up to 85% off, you can snare Christmas decorations and cards, educational toys, photo albums, stationery, candles, calendars and agendas.

Location: 2555 Dollard Ave., Bdlg. #1, Lasalle
Dates Nov5-8, Nov 12-15, Nov 19-22, Nov 26-29
Hours: Th & Fri 12-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
www.pierrebelvedere.com

H&M is not only a sweet store to grab the latest looks off the runway for a lot  less but they have a knack of attracting famous fashion designers (i.e. Roberto Cavalli, Lagerfled, Stella McCartney) to do a little line for them at prices the masses can afford.

Mark your calendars for this Saturday if you need to have Jimmy Choo’s famous high high heels. This line though sporting his name, is actually part of Tamara Mellon (his ex-partner)’s collection and also includes jewelry, accessories and clothing in prices from $30-$300.

The sale will be ONLY at the downtown store. If you miss the sale you can still fly to London and get a hand-made pair by Jimmy himself, however the price is a bit steeper, they start at $1,150.

Location: 450 Ste. Catherine W.
Hours: Regular plus Sun 10-5 (doors open at 10am)
www.hm.com

This manufacturer’s sale for kid’s clothing will go on all through December. If you miss it, you can up most Saturday mornings from 9-1.

The best monthly sales of linens, etc. is the one held on Louvain St. in the Chabanel area. For bedding, curtains, carpets, etc., this sale up  cannot be beat. Some of the prices this time: comforters (all sizes) $15, 4-pc twin set jacquard $35, 7-pc queen set $60 or $75,  sheets $10, pillows $7-$10,  shower curtains $5, carpets $15,  bath towels 3/25, mats $7/$10, dishcloths 3/$7, oven mitt set $5.

Location: 120 Louvain
Dates and times: Fri Nov 13: 11-6;  Sat Nov 14: 8-1
www.liquideco.com