Seventeen years after coming to Canada. Michaels, North America’s largest art and crafts supply retailer with more than 1,070 stores in 49 states and Canada has finally opened 7 stores in Quebec: Gatineau, LaSalle, Lachenaie, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Jérôme, Vaudreuil-Dorion, and Laval.

From jewelry making, scrapbooking, and cake decorating supplies to custom framing services, floral, wall decor, seasonal decorations, and more, you will find it all here over 35,000 items for the hobbyist or do-it-yourself home decorator.

Michaels Quebec stores have partnered with Air Miles.

Mega Vente has amazing  prices all year long.  Right now they are having a super Autumn sale with reductions of 75%-90% off regular prices. There are vast choices from more than 10,000 sq. feet of well known brands to choose from.

This was a secret warehouse for a long time, but now it’s very open to the public, 7 days a week. The huge neat space has something for everyone, including men’s suits/tie/shirt combos at $99 (34-60 short, reg, tall) – including a salesman to help you out.

The first quality clothing is balance of inventory from the current season. Females (XS-4XL) and males (S-5XL) might find: sweat shirts, dress shirts,  jeans, cotton fleece (jogging sets $9.88), nylon pants, pyjamas, dresses, blouses and childrens’ Nike t-shirts for $2.88.

Locations: 120 boul. St-Joseph, Lachine
Tel: 514-637-1116
Other locations: St-Leonard, 8235 boul. Langelier (514-223-0510); Laval, 3679 boul. St-Martin (450-688-2221)
Hours: October 24 – Nov. 6  Sat & Sun-Wed 10-5, Thurs & Fri 10-8
www.megaventemontreal.com

Q: The last time we visited Montreal, friends took us shopping across the river to a Tommy Outlet, and a Mexx or Espirit outlet as well as a great shoe store.  We are travelling to Montreal again tomorrow from Newfoundland and I would love to shop in this area again but we are not sure where we were?

A:  Both stores are in the mall at 5000 boul. Taschereau, Greenfield Park. They are in my Smart Shopping Montreal book with 1500 other options too. You need it!

Empire is the place to go for regular or pre-pasted wallpaper. For deals on pre-pasted, look for their roomful of ends-of-lines, discontinued styles or trendy first runs at prices around $9.99 & up per double roll or 2-for-1 deals.

They have a large selection of domestic and imported books to order from as well as Sico, Benjamin Moore and Pratt & Lambert paints. Hunter Douglas blinds, wood blinds, shutters, fabric and bedspreads can also be ordered.

3455 Park ave, Montreal QC H2X 2H6
corner: Sherbrooke
Tel: 514-849-1297
e-mail: empirewallpaper@bellnet.ca
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-7, Sat 9-5

Here is a 3 day sale from a well known company who has thousands of women’s winter coats and jackets to liquidate at prices 50%-80% off regular prices. There will be a selection of wool, leather, down filled, soft shell and 3/4 length jackets and coats. There will be a great range of sizes. 6-16, sm to xl, 16 – 24 and 1x to 3x.

Location: 5290 boul. Thimens, Ville St. Laurent QC H4R 2B2 – Entrance side door- Parking available
corner: Dobrin
Sale dates: Fri-Sun Oct 26-28
Times: Fri. 10-6, Sat & Sun 10-1

Medporium Solutions is a local medical supply company which sells to individuals, senior residences, medical clinics and to doctors’ offices. They carry over 500 products:

– needles and syringes

– dressing supplies

– wound care

– nutrition (Boost, Nestle’s Nutrition many products, lots more)

– commode and shower chairs

– infection control (gloves, face masks, disinfectants, protective apparel)

– skin care (perineal cleanser, creams)

– incontinence options

Their Incontinence Program allows seniors (and others) to maintain confidence, independence and dignity. The ease of ordering and help in choosing the right product leads to cost savings and peace of mind.

Medporium educates the customer on proper usage to ensure correct sizing and proper absorbency, allowing for a lower change rate. Their products offer maximum comfort and leakage protection to avoid skin irritation.

They have chosen Prevail Incontinence products because of the line’s high quality. Manufactured in NA, their line provides everything from panty liners to absorbent nighttime briefs. They are designed to wick moisture away from skin using super absorbent polymer. This turns liquid into gel, leading to better skin health and making them more comfortable to wear.

Free delivery in 48 hours.

Tel: 514-914-1096  or 1-800-604-1096
www.medporium.ca
info@medporium.ca

It is always good when we can find another place for deals. For those of you who like to dress your  kids (sizes 0-Junior) in European-styled clothing  (Tumble N’ Dry, Imps & Elfs, Lee Cooper, Munster Kids, Sierra Julian, EZPZ Easy Peasy),  Fashion District is encouraging us to come by offering a 70% off sale on their Fall and Winter clothes, winter jackets and accessories  (even toys).

The first 50 customers will receive a gift.

Location: 7499 Transcanadienne, St-Laurent, H4T 1T3
corner: Cote Vertu
Tel: 514-337-7499
Sale dates: Wed-Sat Oct 24-27
Times: 10-6
www.fashiondistrict.ca

Q: Bonjour, Je cherche ou acheter un cardigan ou une veste en vrai laine à Montréal, dans la taille extra large. Pouvez-vous m’aider? Merci.

A: For full price stores which sell for the full-figure woman, Try Ritsi, 4863 Sherbrooke Ouest which goes up to size 24 for upscale designer clothing even cashmere sweaters – or Mamy Bleu, Taille Plus, 1330 Beaubien Est beautiful clothes from Belgium and France in sizes 14-28

The McGill Book Fair, held each autumn in Redpath Hall, offers buyers tens of thousands of used books, French and English, in categories ranging from architecture to zoology. In addition to volumes old and new, the Book Fair also offers CDs, LPs, DVDs, and sheet music. One room is devoted exclusively to art and architecture, and another to old and rare books.

The Book Fair is organized and run entirely by volunteers. All proceeds are used to support McGill scholarships. Since its inception in 1971, the Book Fair has raised over $1.5-million. In 2010, the annual Book Fair donation to the University was $75,000.

Location: McGill University, Redpath Hall
(east side of McTavish Street, one block north of Sherbrooke)
Dates: Tues Oct 23: 1-9 pm., Wed Oct 24: 9-9, Thurs Oct 25, 9-9
http://www.mcgill.ca/bookfair/

Mayrand is a no-fee wholesale food store is piled 20 feet high with everything you’d find in a supermarket and beyond.

It stocks 4 times more selection than that famous warehouse club with more consistency and choices.

There’s almost 1,000 kinds of cheese, fresh meat and fish, ethnic foods (Italian, Latino, Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern) and fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers whenever possible.

Since they are oriented for sales to restaurants and hotels you can buy at excellent prices in a variety of sizes…. but not too big.

In addition to all the usual items they have the less usual like Halal meat, whole filet mignons and rib roasts, pork rump and hock, over 70 varieties of olive oil, dozens of great Italian coffees and pastas, homemade sausages and other marinated chicken and pork products. Their ever growing catalog of products seems almost endless.

What a great place to shop…super prices and tremendous choice.

Location: 5650 Boul. Metropolitan Blvd. East, St-Leonard H1S 1A7
corner: boul Lacordaire
Tel: 514-255-9330
Hours: Mon-Wed 6:45-4:30, Thurs & Fri 6:45-9 pm, Sat 6:45-4:30, Sun 9-4
www.mayrand.ca
sales@mayrand.qc.ca ou ventes@mayrand.qc.ca