Rewards Canada Media details and appearances

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Last Updated on November 4, 2024

Rewards Canada's Patrick Sojka is available for interviews, 'expert' opinion, etc. on travel reward programs, loyalty programs, the loyalty industry, and credit card rewards for all forms of media.

Rewards Canada has been featured and/or interviewed in Print, TV, Web and Radio media including CTV's Canada AM, Global National, Macleans Magazine, The Globe and Mail and more

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November 19, 2024 Zoomer Radio "Fight Back with Libby Znaimer"
November 18, 2024 CBC Montreal "Radio Noon Quebec with Shawn Apel"
November 10, 2024 800 CJAD Montreal "Now Trending"
November 4, 2024 680 CJOB Winnipeg
October 31, 2024 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on Money"
October 30, 2024 CP24 Toronto
October 28, 2024 BlogTO "Loblaws PC Optimum named Canada's best shopping loyalty program"
October 28, 2024 680 CJOB Winnipeg
October 24, 2024 640 Toronto "Kelly Cutrara Show"
October 22, 2024 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on Money"
October 10, 2024 Daily Hive "Accounts set to earn but not redeem points: PC Optimum woes continue during promo event"
October 3, 2024 The Globe & Mail " Money worries edge out loneliness as the top reason for feeling bad’"
October 3, 2024 CTV Toronto
September 5, 2024 The Globe & Mail " ‘I have an extra $15,000 - do I put it in my TFSA, my chequing account or my mortgage?’"
September 4, 2024 Global BC
August 29, 2024 The Globe & Mail " A brave soul takes on CPP doubters"
August 26, 2024 CBC News "Having trouble with your PC Optimum card?"
August 22, 2024 The Globe & Mail "Having issues with PC Optimum? Here are some alternatives"
August 21, 2024 Daily Hive "Experiencing PC Optimum account issues? Expert says this is what you should do"
August 19, 2024 630 CHED
August 16, 2024 CKNW "Jas Johal Show"
August 16, 2024 680 CJOB
August 15, 2024 CTV Toronto
August 15, 2024 Global BC
July 24, 2024 CBC News "Privacy commissioner investigating customer claims they can't delete PC Optimum accounts"
July 24, 2024 580 CFRA / CTV Ottawa "Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron"
July 17, 2024 680 CJOB Winnipeg "The Jim Toth Show"
July 4, 2024 The Globe & Mail "Some bad news for people who carry Canada’s best credit card"
July 2, 2024 The Globe & Mail " The personal finance number to watch now is job vacancies"
May 30, 2024 Global BC "PC Optimum member’s account unexpectedly frozen, but he can still earn points"
May 23, 2024 The Globe & Mail "Aeroplan members on their highs and lows"
May 14, 2024 The Globe & Mail " The hidden cost of 30-year mortgages, and why it’s OK to pay it"
April 25, 2024 The Globe & Mail " In search of hard numbers on what it costs to maintain a home"
April 18, 2024 The Globe & Mail "You totally need CRA’s My Account service, and now it’s easier to sign up"
April 18, 2024 QR Calgary "CONNECT with Sarah Crosbie"
April 17, 2024 CTV Toronto "McDonald's customers left with 'zero value' collection of free hot drink stickers after company ends program"
April 17, 2024 CTV Toronto "CTV Toronto News at 6 - End of McDonalds free coffee offer stuns customers"
April 16, 2024 Global BC "Consumer Matters: Redeeming fixed reward points for Europe"
March 27, 2024 The Globe & Mail "If you’re not getting 4.1 per cent interest on your bank savings, you need to read this"
February 22, 2024 The Globe & Mail "Best brokers for starting your journey as a DIY investor"
February 22, 2024 640 Toronto "Kelly Cutrara Show"
February 19, 2024 CKNW Global / Corus Radio"The Jas Johal Show"
January 23, 2024 The Globe & Mail "Credit card issuers quietly offer bonuses to keep clients"
January 15, 2024 CBC Montreal "Radio Noon Quebec with Shawn Apel"
January 9, 2024 The Globe & Mail "Are Canadians outgrowing mutual funds?"
January 5, 2024 Narcity "Canada's Best Travel Credit Cards For 2024 Were Revealed & You'll Want These In Your Wallet"
January 5, 2024 630 CHED Edmonton "This Morning with Stacey Brotzel and Daryl McIntyre"
January 5, 2024 Daily Hive 'Here are the five best travel rewards credit cards in Canada this year"
January 4, 2024 CKNW Global / Corus Radio"The Mike Smyth Show"
January 4, 2024 Jim Byers Travel "Record 2023 Tourism Numbers for Portugal – Hawaii Still Waiting for Rebound – Top Places For Women Travelers This Year – Best Travel Credit Cards"
January 2, 2024 The Globe & Mail "How to find a better credit card in 2024, save more, invest better and keep it real when buying a new vehicle"
December 12, 2023 The Globe & Mail "The new way to help young parents-to-be: Send money"
November 16, 2023 630 CHED Edmonton "This Morning with Stacey Brotzel and Daryl McIntyre"
November 15, 2023 680 CJOB Winnipeg "The News on CJOB"
November 9, 2023 The Globe & Mail "Four ways cash remains indispensable in an electronic world"
November 8, 2023 680 CJOB Winnipeg "Connecting Winnipeg"
October 17, 2023 The Globe & Mail "This is the price where EVs become affordable for the masses"
September 12, 2023 CKNW Global / Corus Radio"The Mike Smyth Show"
September 7, 2023 The National Post "Canadians love loyalty programs and increasingly look to maximize benefits "
September 5, 2023 The Globe & Mail "A top predictor of retirement happiness is how smoothly you leave the work force"
September 3, 2023 CBC "Cost of Living"
June 27, 2023 The Globe & Mail "How to use your home equity to pay for long-term care"
June 1, 2023 680 CJOB Winnipeg "The News on CJOB"
May 30, 2023 The Globe & Mail "A ‘be prepared’ checklist for vacationers"
May 3, 2023 The Globe & Mail "Aeroplan partners with Bell to offer more perks to travellers"
April 25, 2023 The Globe & Mail "A big bank’s kiddie account pays one cent in interest"
April 16, 2023 The Informed Traveler "Travel freebies & credit card travel insurance"
March 23, 2023 630 CHED "Chelsea on CHED"
March 20, 2023 CBC Montreal "Radio Noon Quebec with Shawn Apel"
March 20, 2023 CBC News "Why Air Miles needs more than just a new owner to appeal to customers"
March 16, 2023 640 Toronto "Kelly Cutrara Show"
March 16, 2023 900 CHML Hamilton "Kelly Cutrara Show"
March 16, 2023 980 CFPL London "Kelly Cutrara Show"
March 14, 2023 Zoomer Radio "Fight Back with Libby Znaimer"
March 14, 2023 The Globe & Mail "The sad story of how Air Miles tanked its once dominant customer loyalty franchise, and why members should burn off their points pronto"
March 14, 2023 630 CHED Edmonton "This Morning with J’lyn Nye and Daryl McIntyre"
March 13, 2023 640 Toronto "Kelly Cutrara Show"
March 13, 2023 900 CHML Hamilton "Kelly Cutrara Show"
March 13, 2023 980 CFPL London "Kelly Cutrara Show"
March 10, 2023 Global National "BMO signs deal to acquire Air Miles loyalty rewards program"
March 10, 2023 680 CJOB Winnipeg "The News on CJOB"
March 10, 2023 Derniere Heure "Un revirement de situation majeur a eu lieu pour le programme Air Miles"
March 10, 2023 CTV National News "Next Step for AIR MILES"
March 10, 2023 CBC News "BMO agrees to buy Air Miles loyalty program"
March 10, 2023 Financial Post "BMO signs deal to acquire Air Miles loyalty program"
March 10, 2023 Globe & Mail "What about my points? Consumers should be wary of BMO purchase of Air Miles, observers say"
March 10, 2023 640 Toronto Radio "The Alex Pierson Show"
March 7, 2023 680 CJOB Winnipeg "Connecting Winnipeg"
March 2, 2023 Jim Byers Travel "Travel Tips for March Break, and Credit Card Tips for Seniors"
February 23, 2023 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on Money"
February 13, 2023 Global National Radio "A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne"
February 13, 2023 CKNW Global / Corus Radio"The Jas Johal Show"
February 12, 2023 Global News "Starbucks, Tim’s loyalty program changes leave some ‘not happy.’ What to know"
February 12, 2023 CBC Radio "Your loyalty points aren't worthless but they are worth less"
February 10, 2023 Rates dot ca "Best credit cards for rental car insurance in Canada"
February 10, 2023 CBC "Starbucks waters down its reward program, doubling number of points needed for free coffee"
February 2, 2023 The Globe & Mail "A kinder, gentler way to compare your TFSA, RRSP and cash savings"
January 12, 2023 The Globe & Mail "Could this be the best travel reward credit card?"
January 9, 2023 Daily Hive "Vacation rewards: These are the year's top credit cards with the best travel points"
January 5, 2023 680 CJOB Winnipeg "The Jim Toth Show"
January 4, 2023 Global BC "Consumer Matters: Changes coming to big coffee chain reward programs"
December 19, 2022 CBC Sudbury "Free coffees and bagels at Tim Hortons will mean spending more money, more often in 2023"
December 2022 True North Living "The Evolution of Loyalty Programs through the Pandemic"
December 2022 Macleans "Loyalty & Rewards"
November 6, 2022 Informed Traveler "Earning Travel Rewards"
October 11, 2022 The Globe & Mail "Are reward points over, now that retailers can charge credit card transaction fees?"
September 22, 2022 630 CHED Edmonton "630 CHED Afternoons"
September 21, 2022 680 CJOB Winnipeg "Connecting Wnnipeg"
June 2022 Les Affaires "Neuf façons de déjouer l’inflation durant vos vacances"
June 10, 2022 CityNews Toronto 680 "Weekend Business Feature"
June 8, 2022 Yahoo! Finance "Sobeys is launching a new loyalty program – what that means for you and Air Miles"
June 8, 2022 MSN "Sobeys is launching a new loyalty program – what that means for you and Air Miles"
May 8, 2022 Informed Traveler "The Ultimate Guide to Credit Card & Loyalty Programs for the All Inclusive Vacationer"
March 9, 2022 CBC Radio "National Trends"
January 6, 2022 The Globe & Mail "Parents, how do you feel about bankrolling your kids’ house purchase?"
December 2, 2021 The Globe & Mail "Job-hop your way to higher pay"
November 25, 2021 The Globe & Mail "Presenting Canada’s average restaurant tip"
June 24, 2021 The Globe & Mail "This is the real problem with your spending on coffee"
June 23, 2021 680 CJOB Winnipeg "Geoff Currier Show"
June 15, 2021 The Globe & Mail "Meet a millennial who is taking a pass on home ownership"
June 9, 2021 Global BC "Canadian Tire customer wants policy changed after late husband’s loyalty points forfeited"
May 23, 2021 Informed Traveler "Unused Travel Rewards"
April 9, 2021 Global News Radio 640 Toronto
April 8, 2021 CTV News "Air Miles may need to shift how it operates as partners look to cut costs, expert warns"
February 2, 2021 The Globe & Mail "The new, improved name for the emergency fund is …"
January 26, 2021 The Globe & Mail "A father-and-son lesson in getting started early as an investor"
January 25, 2021 Canadian Travel News "Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Card: Amex and Aeroplan Among the Winners"
January 14, 2021 The Globe & Mail "The term emergency fund has got to go. What would you call it?"
December 3, 2020 Macleans "Loyalty & Rewards"
November 26, 2020 680 CJOB Winnipeg "News"
November 17, 2020 Winnipeg Free Press "Air Miles or cash back? How to manage your travel rewards during a pandemic "
November 8, 2020 Informed Traveler "The New Aeroplan"
November 5, 2020 680 CJOB Winnipeg "Geoff Currier Show"
October 27, 2020 The Globe & Mail "Try this before making a life-altering financial move in the pandemic"
September 25, 2020 680 CJOB Winnipeg "Geoff Currier Show"
September 24, 2020 The Globe & Mail "Just how much money help are young adults getting from parents?"
September 5, 2020 680 CJOB Winnipeg
August 16, 2020 Informed Traveler "Aeroplan's New Loyalty Program"
August 12, 2020 Yahoo Finance "Loyalty Wars: company rewards programs gear up to attract customers"
July 12, 2020 Informed Traveler "Use Your Travel Rewards Now Or Save Them For Later"
June 25, 2020 The Western Producer "Will your travel reward points survive the pandemic?"
March 29, 2020 Informed Traveler "Using Travel Rewards To Help During Tough Financial Times"
February 11, 2020 Yahoo Finance "Tim Hortons is changing its loyalty program – here's what that means"
February 6, 2020 The Globe & Mail "What is a good target for long-term RRSP returns?"
February 5, 2020 580 CFRA Ottawa "Flair Airlines Go Travel Pass"
February 5, 2020 Newstalk 1010
January 30, 2020 MSN.com "These are Canada’s top travel rewards credit cards for 2020"
January 30, 2020 Global Calgary "Canada's Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards"
December 22, 2019 Informed Traveler "Loyalty Programs for the All-Inclusive Vacationer"
December 19, 2019 CTV News "Confusion as Aeroplan announces changes to status program"
December 16, 2019 Yahoo Finance "Cineplex takeover ‘does not impact Scene’ program, company says"
December 12, 2019 The Globe & Mail "Every time I picked up the phone it was a scammer"
November 28, 2019 Daily Hive "This site will pay you to get an amazing travel credit card"
November 26, 2019 The Globe & Mail "How to keep it real on Black Friday"
September 12, 2019 680 CJOB Winnipeg "Geoff Currier Show"
September 10, 2019 The Globe & Mail "Four pillars of great financial advice"
August 8, 2019 680 CBC "'It's crazy': Chase Bank forgiving all debt owed by its Canadian credit card customers"
July 30, 2019 680 CJOB Winnipeg "The News on CJOB"
July 30, 2019 The Globe & Mail "The kings of cashback credit cards"
June 20, 2019 CTV News "What happens to your loyalty program rewards when you die?"
June 13, 2019 The Globe & Mail "Bank of Nova Scotia serves up credit cards that save travellers money"
February 11, 2019 Informed Traveler "Canada's Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards for 2019"
December 2018 Loyalty & Rewards "Would You Walk Past a Loonie on the Sidewalk?"
December 16, 18 The Globe & Mail "Retailers turn to fee-based loyalty programs in bid to keep customers"
December 2, 18 Informed Traveler "Rewards Canada's 5 Ways to Maximize Reward Points this Holiday Season"
December 2, 18 CJAD Montreal" Now Trending"
November 2018 Les Affaires "Ce qu’il faut savoir avant de partir"
September 16, 18 CJAD Montreal" Now Trending"
August 22, 18 CBC "Here's what Air Canada's takeover of Aeroplan will mean for members"
Augsut 19, 18 Informed Traveler "An Update On Aeroplan"
August 12, 18 Global TV Calgary "Travel expert advises Aeroplan members amid uncertainty over program"
August 6, 18, Corus Radio "Charles Adler Show"
August 2, 18 MoneySense "Anthony Bourdain gave away loyalty points in his will"
July 25, 18 Le Journal de Montreal "Air Canada veut racheter Aéroplan pour 250 millions $"
June 18, 18 The Globe and Mail "The credit-card churn secret: How to travel the world for free without ever damaging your credit score"
June 18, 18 CBC "Aeroplan promises a transformed rewards program in 2020, but will it fly?"
June 17, 18 Informed Traveler "RBC and Westjet Partnership"
June 2018 Industry & Business "A Loyalty Program That Gives You More"
May 14, 18 The Globe & Mail "Why Air Canada is abandoning Aeroplan—and what that means for your points"
Apr 24 18 MoneySense "8 ways to collect more Air Miles faster"
Apr 9, 18 Bell Media - Evan Solomon show
Apr 9, 18 CBC Radio Calgary
Mar 21, 18 The Globe & Mail "Reward programs are shifting - here’s what Canadians need to know"
Mar 17, 18 Global News "Do loyalty programs make you spend more?"
Mar 13, 18 Global News "Esso deal shows why riding out Loblaw’s bumpy PC Optimum launch may be worth it"
Mar 13, 18 CBC Radio Calgary
Feb 8, 18 The Globe & Mail "How to avoid credit-card fees that are like a tax on travelling"
Feb 1, 18 Macleans "Seven ways to earn more PC Optimum points"
Jan 28, 18 Informed Traveler "Canada's Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards for 2018"
Jan 21, 18 MoneySense "7 genius ways to maximize PC Optimum points"
Jan 11, 18 CTV News "How to get the most out of your points before the PC Optimum launch"
Dec 11, 17, Saltwire "Deciphering loyalty rewards cards"
Nov 19, 17 Informed Traveler "WestJet & Air France KLM partnership"
Nov 7, 17 CTV News
Oct 1, 17 The Globe & Mail "Carrot Rewards nudge users toward healthy, wealthy habits"
Sep, 17 Golden Girl Finance "Point(s) Taken"
Aug 23, 17 Newstalk 770 "The Morning News with Gord Gillies"
Aug 21, 17 CBC "CIBC-PC Financial breakup just another change for consumers in world of loyalty points"
Aug 18, 17 570 News "CIBC divorce from PC Financial shines light on bruised loyalty card industry"
June 2017 Loyalty & Rewards "Would You Walk Past A Loonie On The Sidewalk? The Same Answer Applies To Loyalty Programs"
Jun 12, 17 les affaires "L'assurance santé voyages: ne partez pas sans elle"
Jun 2, 17 The Globe & Mail "Bailing on Aeroplan? Heres how to find a rewarding replacement"
May 17, 17 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money newsletter: So, what’s your plan for Aeroplan?"
May 15, 17 CBC "Air Miles top executive cashes in while collectors fume"
May 14, 17 Newstalk 1130 "What does Air Canada dropping Aeroplan mean for you?"
May 14, 17 Informed Traveler "Air Canada and Aeroplan"
May 12, 17 CBC Radio Edmonton
May 12, 17 CBC Radio Montreal
May 12, 17 CBC Radio Calgary
May 12, 17 CBC News "It's time to plan your 2020 choice: Aeroplan or Air Canada's new loyalty program?"
May 12, 17 Les Affaires "Des cartes fidélité qui en donnent plus"
May 11, 17 Newstalk 1130 "Air Canada to launch its own loyalty rewards program in 2020 to replace Aeroplan"
May 11, 17 CBC National
May 11, 17 BNN "What you need to know about your Aeroplan points with Air Canada's new loyalty program"
May 11, 17 The Globe & Mail "Prepare for all-out war among loyalty programs for your business"
Apr 14, 17 The Globe & Mail "Canada’s top cash-back reward credit cards"
Apr 13, 17 BNN "Pattie Lovett-Reid: When it comes to rewards, cash is king"
Apr 5, 17 AM740 Zoomer Radio
Mar 23, 17 CBC "Air Miles alerts members someone is stealing cash miles"
Mar 14, 17 CBC Radio Edmonton
Mar 13, 17 CBC Radio Calgary
Mar 1, 17 680 CJOB "The News on CJOB"
Feb 28, 17 MSN "Concerns grow that loyalty programs may have fallen miles behind customer needs"
Feb 27, 17 Toronto Star "Loyalty-program industry finds itself under a cloud"
Feb 24, 17 The Globe & Mail "Cineplex ‘proactively’ asks users to change passwords"
Feb 22, 17 My Frugal Life Podcast "Episode Nine – Revving Up The Rewards"
Jan 25, 17 The Globe & Mail "Is it bad parenting to raise children in a condo? "
Jan 19, 17 Global News "Canada’s best credit cards to rack up travel rewards points"
Dec 28, 16 National Post "Loyalty programs have come a long way, but is there a point?"
Dec 14, 16 The Globe & Mail "Done with Air Miles? Here are some alternatives"
Dec 10, 16 Winnipeg Free Press "Make loyalty points go the extra mile"
Dec 9, 16 CBC " Collecting Starbucks or WestJet rewards? They may never expire thanks to Ontario bill"
Dec 2, 16 630 CHED "Air Miles collectors who used up points they thought would expire are now outraged"
Dec 2, 16 Global TV "Global National"
Dec 1, 16 660 News
Dec 1, 16 News 1130 "Air Miles cancels reward expiry policy"
Dec 1, 16 CBC " Air Miles nixes expiry policy but some customers angry they rushed to spend miles"
Dec 1, 16 CBC Radio Montreal "Radio Noon"
Nov 30, 16 CTV Winnipeg "Air Miles expiry challenged in Ontario, what this means for Manitobans"
Nov 30, 16 CBC Toronto News "CBC Toronto News with Dwight Drummond"
Nov 30, 16 CBC Radio One Toronto "Here and now"
Nov 30, 16 CBC "Your Air Miles points could soon be protected — if you live in Ontario"
Nov 20, 16 Informed Traveler "Rewards Canada Celebrates 15 Years"
Nov 18, 16 Financial Post "The battle for Canadian loyalty and expiring points: Consumers will fight hard for what they’ve collected"
Oct 26, 16 The Globe & Mail "Is your mortgage killing you? Here’s how to find out if you’re house poor "
Oct 5, 16 CBC " Air Miles backs down, alters rewards program under pressure from collectors"
Oct 2, 16 Informed Traveler "Marriott/Starwood Merger"
Sep 29, 16 l'actualite "Vos Air Miles arrivent à expiration? Voici quoi faire"
Sep 13, 16 CBC Radio "Edmonton AM"
Sep 13, 16 CBC Radio "Calgary Eyeopener"
Sep 12, 16 680 CJOB "Geoff Currier show"
Sep 11, 16 CBC "Customers say Air Miles explanation for hiding rewards 'doesn't add up'"
Aug 22, 16 The Globe & Mail "The Future of Money Rewards programs: Will they go the Air Miles expiry route?"
Aug 21, 16 Informed Traveler "Update on Expiring Air Miles Reward Miles"
Aug 15 ,16 The Wise Marketer " Headlines Opinion: Loyalty hero worship can be painful"
Aug 14, 16 Global Calgary Weekend Morning News
Aug 10 ,16 Les Affaires "Maîtrisez la chasse aux remises et aux récompenses"
Jul 28, 16 The Globe & Mail "Reader-tested ideas for using your Air Miles before they expire"
Jul 28, 16 Newstalk 770 "Danielle Smith"
Jul 28, 16 CBC " 'A shady game': Air Miles hiding merchandise from us, claim customers"
Jul 19, 16 CBC Calgary "CBC Calgary News at 6"
Jul 19, 16 CBC Ottawa "What to do with those expiring Air Miles"
Jul 14, 16 CBC News The National "Air Miles customers struggle to redeem points as expiry date looms"
Jul 13, 16 Newstalk 770 "The Morning News"
Jul 8, 16 CBC News "Your Air Miles could expire soon: What you need to know before cashing in"
May 29, 16 Informed Traveler "Unused Loyalty Rewards"
May 13, 16 The Globe & Mail"Aimia defends new Aeroplan rules allowing miles to be used for fees "
May 5, 16 CTV News "Aeroplan offers cash-free flying, but at a steeper cost in points"
May 5, 16 CBC News "Aeroplan customers can now pay fees with points but some still feel gouged"
May 2, 16 The Globe & Mail "An exclusive guide to getting the most from your Air Miles before they expire"
Apr 25, 16 Moneysense "Aeroplan’s new cash-free reward flights: good or bad?"
Apr 13, 16 Canadian Grocer "Overwaitea teams up with Scotiabank for Visa rewards"
Apr 13, 16 La Presse "Aéroplan veut contrer les cartes de crédit"
Mar 20, 16 Informed Traveler "Air Miles Expiry"
Feb 23, 16 Newstalk 770 "Kinkade & Breakenridge"
Jan 27, 16 CBC News "What happens to Aeroplan and other reward program points when you die?"
Jan 27, 16 Newstalk 770 The Morning News "Best Reward Points Plans To Make Your Dollar Go Farther"
Jan 22, 16 The Globe & Mail "Carrick best reads: How travellers can duck the lowly loonie"
Jan 21, 16 Canadian Press "Low loonie silver lining: more credit-card rewards"
Jan 20, 16 Newstalk 1010 Live Drive with Ryan Doyle
Jan 20, 16 Global Calgary Morning News "Canada’s top travel rewards credit cards"
Jan 19, 16 Global Calgary "Canada’s top travel credit cards for 2016"
Jan 11, 16 The Globe & Mail "Carrick best reads: Travel reward trends for 2016"
Jan 4, 16 Toronto Star "10 things you asked about the dollar and exchange rates: Mayers "

Nov 20, 15 The Globe & Mail "Have you been hit by changes to your rewards card?"
Nov 16, 15 The Globe & Mail "Carrick best reads: Men save more, women save better "
Nov 13, 15 Financial Post "Use them or potentially lose them’: The case of the disappearing loyalty card points"
Oct 22, 15 Moneysense "Hack your way to the best flight deals"
Oct 1, 15 The Globe & Mail "Carrick best reads: The iPhone of retirement products "
Oct 1, 15 les affaires"Programmes de fidélité : les hôtels qui en donnent plus"
Oct 1, 15 Toronto Star "When you have plans to travel but are short on miles"
Sep 21, 15 Toronto Star "More ways to get a better U.S. exchange rate: Mayers "
Sep 15 les affaires "Dix cartes de crédit payantes"
Sep 16, 15 The Globe & Mail "Carrick best reads: Insider credit card tips"
Jul 19, 15 Chorus Radio The Informed Traveller "Canadian Hotel Programs"
Jun 12, 15 CBC The Exchange with Amanda Lang "Reward Cards Q&A"
Jun 5, 15 The Globe & Mail "Carrick best reads: What we can learn from insanely rich parents"
Jun 4, 15 Global "Canada’s most flexible travel reward credit cards"
May 29, 15 Creditcards.ca "Rewards waiting game on after merchant fees cut"
May 21, 15 The Globe & Mail "Which travel rewards program is best for your future vacation needs?"
May 5, 15 Creditcards.ca "How to choose and maximize a loyalty program"
Apr 27, 15 Expedia.ca "Top 5 credit cards for Canadian travel"
Apr 20, 15 CBC News "Why points just aren't so rewarding: Don Pittis"
Apr 15, 15 CTV Canada AM "Which travel rewards program is best? An expert weighs in"
Apr 10, 15 Financial Post "Reward programs aren’t making consumers more loyal to any one brand"
Apr 9, 15 Yahoo Canada "Canada’s best travel rewards credit cards"
Apr 1, 15 CBC National
Apr 1, 15 CBC News "Aeroplan membership growing faster than seats available, say members"
Mar 24, 15 630 CHED Edmonton "Afternoon News"
Mar 24, 15 Global "The top 5 credit cards in Canada for travel rewards"
Jan 15, 15 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: Credit cards will be less rewarding in 2015"
Jan 8, 15 Global News "Lower swipe fees spell claw-backs in credit card rewards this year"

Nov 20, 14 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: Canada’s favourite travel rewards credit card is… "
Oct 24, 14 The Globe & Mail "Credit card firms take aim at entrepreneurs’ wallets"
Oct 23, 14 Toronto Star
Oct 17, 14 Slice.ca "Which Credit Card is the Best One for You?"
Oct 15, 14 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: The moment I outgrew my money "
Oct 6, 14 The Globe & Mail "The fine art of redeeming travel rewards points"
Oct 6, 14 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: Retire early, die sooner? "
Oct 2, 14 The Globe & Mail "Wring the most from a hefty load of points"
Oct 1, 14 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: The Top Five travel reward programs"
Sep 30, 14 Global News Calgary "Morning News"
Sep 20, 14 National Post "How to avoid expensive fees on your ‘free’ frequent flyer flights"
Jul 24, 14 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: The secret Craigslist for rich people"
Jul 2, 14 Yahoo Canada "Tim Hortons targets caffeine lovers with Double Double Visa card"
Jun 13, 14 Times Colonist "Most credit cards charge 2.5% for currency exchange; a few charge 0%"
May 21, 14 La Presse "Choisir la bonne carte récompenses: pas un cadeau!"
May 7, 14 Creditcards.com "How to optimize rewards beyond double-dipping"
Apr 12, 14 680 News "Mike Eppel's Business Report"
Apr 6, 14 770 Newstalk Radio "The Informed Traveller"
Apr 3, 14 Toronto Star/Media Planet "Don’t delay it any longer: start planning the trip of a lifetime"
Apr 3, 14 Toronto Star/Media Planet "Going the extra mile to collect points can lead to significant savings"
Apr 3, 14 Toronto Star/Media Planet "The personalization of loyalty programs"
Mar 30, 14 CTV "Steele Weekly Show"
Mar 29, 14 Toronto Star "Choices abound for travel rewards fans"
Mar 26, 14 Global News "Canada’s top travel credit cards for 2014"
Mar 26, 14 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: Meet the king of travel reward credit cards"
Mar 11, 14 Toronto Star "Angry readers weigh in on Aeroplan rewards"
Mar 10, 14 CBC News Halifax "News"
Feb 25, 14 The Globe & Mail "Peace of Mind"
Jan 31, 14 Toronto Star "Cherry-picking the right travel card"
Jan 28, 14 CKNW 980AM Vancouver "The Bill Good Show"
Jan 26, 14 AM 770 CHQR Calgary "Informed Traveler"
Jan 24, 14 CFAX Victoria "On-Air with Pamela McCall"
Jan 23, 14 Huffington Post "Travel Rewards Credit Cards: How To Choose The Right One For You"
Jan 23, 14 The Canadian Press "Travel reward credit cards offer big perks, but not for everyone, say advisers"
Jan 21, 14 Yahoo Canada "Travel rewards cards: Cut through the hype"
Jan 20, 14 CBC The National "Aeroplan's surcharge surprise"
Jan 6, 14 CBC Ottawa "Ontario Today"

Dec 18, 13 The Globe & Mail "Rob Carrick’s six tips to help you build wealth in 2014"
Dec 18, 13 Toronto Star/Media Planet "The best ways to get travel points"
Nov 20, 13 CKNW Vancouver "The Shift with Mike Eckford"
Nov 19, 13 CTV British Columbia "Bypass the cash: Christmas gifts without spending a dime"
Nov 11, 13 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: Canada’s favourite travel reward cards are…"
Nov 8, 13 CBC News Manitoba "5 ways to fly faster with rewards cards"
Nov 8, 13 CBC Information Radio Manitoba
Nov 1, 13 Global News "Need a hand with tuition? Try using those Aeroplan points"
Oct 4, 13 BBC Travel "Five tips to help you hack your rewards points"
Oct 3, 13 The Globe & Mail "Small businesses cash in on the obsession with points"
Sep 23, 13 The Globe & Mail "Aeroplan changes leave customers confused and annoyed"
Sep 23, 13 The Globe & Mail "Aeroplan confusion rankles customers"
Sep 20, 13 The Globe & Mail "Carrick on money: The single man’s financial woes"
Sep 16, 13 The Globe & Mail " What the Aeroplan changes mean for consumers"
Sep 16, 13 Toronto Star "Aeroplan loyalty-card confusion finally resolved"
Sep 16, 13 Global Calgary "Minding your Business"
Sep 16, 13 The Globe & Mail "What the Aeroplan changes mean for consumers"
Aug 19, 13 Wallet Pop "Best Travel Rewards Credit Card"
Aug 12, 13 Global TV "Five things to know about Aeroplan’s switch to TD"
Aug 12, 13 Newstalk 1130
Aug 9, 13 CBC "The National"
Aug 9, 13 Newstalk 1010
Aug 9, 13 Montreal Gazette "Is CIBC’s relationship with Aeroplan ending?"
Jul 3, 13 The Globe & Mail "Customers stand to benefit as Aeroplan re-earns its wings"
Jun 25, 13 Shaw Connect Money "Top travel credit cards to earn you free stuff"
Jun 23, 13 Creditcards.com Canada "The most rewarding secured credit cards"
Jun 17, 13 Huffington Post Canada "Best Travel Credit Card 2013: American Express Tops Rewards Canada Survey "
Jun 15, 13 Toronto Star "Canadian credit cards vie for top travel rewards spot"
Jun 13, 13 Loyalty 360 "Top Canadian Travel Credit Cards Revealed"
Jun 13, 13 Global Toronto "Which credit cards deliver the best reward? Sometimes, you have to pay for them"
Jun 13, 13 Toronto Star "Travel rewards credit cards: Ranking the top picks"
Jun 11, 13 Global Calgary "Minding your Business"
Jun 11, 13 The Globe & Mail "Money matters Carrick on money: Investment porn vs. financial advice"
Jun 11, 13 Global News "Top five travel credit cards"
Jun 4, 13 Global Calgary "Consumer FYI: Loyalty Cards"
May 16, 13 MSN "10 Money Saving Travel Secrets"
May 11, 13 The Windsor Star "Variety the spice of loyalty credit cards"
May 2, 13 Toronto Star "4 travel reward credit cards compared"
Apr 9, 13 Creditcards.com Canada "Fuel surcharges draining value from airline reward points"
Mar 28, 13 Toronto Star "Are fees for loyalty credit cards worth it?"
Mar 14, 13 Saskatchewan Pension Plan "How to choose a travel rewards card"
Mar 9, 13 Financial Post "Heir Miles: Your loyalty points don’t have to die with you"
Feb 26, 13 MSN "How to benefit from your credit card"
Feb 25, 13 The Globe and Mail "Carrick on money: When is the right time to buy a house?"
Feb 11, 13 Global Calgary "Sunday Morning News"

Dec 17, 12 Global Calgary "Conusmer FYI: Consumer burned by rewards card's 'inactivity rule'"
Dec 13, 12 Huffington Post Canada "Holiday Travel In Canada Fuelled By Stable Economy, Rise In Reward Points, Says BMO"
Dec 12, 12 The Globe and Mail "Carrick on money: Buy presents, earn points"
Nov 25, 12 AM 770 CHQR Calgary "Informed Traveler"
Nov 21, 12 Moneyville.ca "Air Miles, Aeroplan top travel rewards cards"
Nov 12, 12 Huffington Post Canada "Best Travel Rewards Credit Card: American Express Points Cards Takes Top Honours In Canadian Survey"
Nov 8, 12 The Globe and Mail "Carrick on money: The stock market is cleared for takeoff"
Oct 21, 12 Global Calgary "Morning News -Consumer Report"
Oct 10, 12 Moneyville.ca "Scotiabank travel rewards card worth a look"
Oct 9, 12 The Toronto Star "How travel hackers maximize loyalty points"
Oct 8, 12 The Globe and Mail "Options widen for travelling entrepreneurs who want to lounge"
Oct 5, 12 The Globe and Mail "Reward programs can cut business-travel costs – but choose wisely"
Oct 4, 12 The Globe and Mail "Save some cash when stocking up"
Sep/Oct 12 Moneysense "Best cash-back cards 2012"
Sep 26, 12 Ottawa Citizen "Reaping the rewards"
Sep 26, 12 Edmonton Journal "Canadians value flexibility, range of choice in rewards programs"
Sep 25, 12 The Globe and Mail "Carrick’s reader: Homebuying - get over it"
Sep 19, 12 The Globe and Mail "Carrick’s reader: Uncle Sam’s home for retired Canadians"
Sep 14, 12 Canada.com "Travel Website of the Week: Rewards Canada"
Sep 5, 12 Sympatico.ca "How to collect more points and faster"
Jul 9, 12 Meetings + Incentives Travel "Canada's Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards"
Jun 26, 12 Global Calgary"Minding your Business"
Jun 26, 12 The Globe and Mail "Mortgage rules, market returns and rewards'"
Jun 20, 12 Bankrate.ca"Getting the most from a rewards card"
May 9, 12 The Globe and Mail "Carrick's Reader: Long live long term investing "
May 8, 12 Moneyville.ca "What to look for in a rewards credit card"
Apr 14, 12 Montreal Gazette "Credit card loyalty programs offer many ways to redeem points for cash, goods"
Apr 11, 12 The Globe and Mail "More credit card users opting for cash back over travel "
Apr 9, 12 The Globe and Mail "Carrick's Reader: Grandma and grandpa baby boomer to the rescue"
Feb/Mar 12 Moneysense "Travel: Ticket sales aren’t urgent"
Feb 15, 12 Toronto Star "Canadian Tire “money” goes plastic"
Feb 12, 12 Moneyville.ca "Why you might want three credit cards"
Jan 4, 12 The Globe and Mail "Carrick's Reader: Air Miles redemption rules quietly changed'"

Dec 30, 11 CBC Saskatchewan
Dec 30, 11 Global National "Air Miles puts date stamp on unused reward miles"
Dec 18, 11 Moneyville.ca "5 ways to keep loyalty points from expiring"
Nov 10, 11 Walletpop.ca "Credit Card Points Programs Pay Off at Christmas"
Nov 2, 11 AM 770 CHQR Calgary "The Morning Show "
Oct 31, 11 Moneyville.ca "5 things loyalty card companies don’t want you to know"
Oct 25, 11 MacLeans
Oct 18, 11 Je Comprends "Les meilleures cartes de récompenses pour voyageurs"
Oct 18, 11 Metro "Reward Yourself"
Oct 17, 11 The Globe and Mail "Real men carry man-bags, or 'murses'"
Oct 11, 11 The Globe and Mail "Pay with credit and score much more than a free ride"
Oct 6, 11 Toronto Star "Web tools to help you stay organized"
Sep 28, 11 Post Media Network "Travel the world, one point at a time"
Sep 28, 11 Moneyville.ca "How I chose my new credit card"
Sep 26, 11 Moneyville.ca "Loyalty card makeover: We get rid of the clutter"
Sep 19, 11 Money Sense "Best Credit Cards"
Sep 12, 11 Vancouver Sun "Smart Spending" (PDF)
Sep 12, 11 The Globe and Mail "Personal Finance Reader Buy and hold never gets old"
Sep 1, 11 The Globe and Mail "Personal Finance Reader - Adventures in bondage"
Sep 1, 11 Money Sense "Thursday roundup"
Aug 31, 11 660 News Calgary "Getting the most out of your rewards program"
Aug 12, 11 Clear Facts "The top travel rewards cards"
Aug 10, 11 Financial Smarts "Not All Credit Cards Carry the Same Credit-Worthiness"
Aug 1, 11 Just For Canadian Dentists "Maximize your Miles"
Jul 21, 11 CTV's Canada AM "Pat Foran reveals the top travel rewards credit cards"
Jul 19, 11 The Globe and Mail "Globe Investor: Personal Finance Reader"
Jull 18, 11 Global TV Calgary "How to choose a Travel Rewards card"
Jul 18, 11 90.5 Shine FM "The Best Travel Rewards Visa"
Jul 18, 11 660 News Calgary "Top credit cards with travel rewards"
Jun 13, 11 The Globe and Mail "Globe Investor: Personal Finance Reader"
May 22, 11 Toronto Sun "Looking for lodging in Venice?"
May 4, 11 The Globe and Mail "Post-election money matters"
May 1, 11 AM 770 CHQR Calgary "Informed Traveler"
Apr 24, 11 AM 770 CHQR Calgary "Happy Anniversary Frequent Flyers!"
Apr 18, 11 The Globe and Mail "Points of no return: Tips on rewards"
Apr 17, 11 Canoe.ca "Taking in Iguazu Falls"
Apr 13, 11 National Post "Rewards programs can reduce travel costs"
Apr 10, 11 Shaw Cable Calgary
Apr 6, 11 Financial Post "What's the point with point cards?"
Mar 31, 11 Toronto Star "Why do so many women have 5 loyalty cards?"
Mar 25, 11 CTS TV "Real Life"
Mar 18, 11 Walletpop.ca "Who's More Loyal to Their Credit Card? Men or Women?"
Mar 16, 11 CFRA 580 On Target Ottawa "Who's More Loyal" (mp3)
Mar 16, 11 CTV Calgary "Noon Newshour"
Mar 15, 11 660 News Calgary
Mar 15, 11 City TV Edmonton "Breakfast Television"
Mar 14, 11 Rogers Ottawa "Daytime"
Mar 14, 11 A Channel Ottawa "'A' Morning"
Mar 11, 11 CHCH TV "Morning Live"
Mar 10, 11 Global TV Winnipeg
Mar 10, 11 CTV Southwestern Ontario "Noon Newshour"
Mar 10, 11 CTV's Canada AM "Wallet Makeover"
Jan 24 11 CBC Radio One Saskatchewan "Blue Sky"

Dec 23, 10 Global TV Vancouver
Dec 22, 10 CTV News "Aeroplan to warn members of disappearing points"
Dec 10, 10 CBC Toronto Metro Morning "Shopping for Rewards"
Dec 2, 10 Ignite Mag "Spark of Inspiration"
Nov 15, 10 Moneyville.ca "How I chose my travel rewards credit card"
Oct 7, 10 Moneyville.ca "How to choose the best travel reward card"
Oct 7, 10 Moneyville.ca "7 things to look for in loyalty reward programs"
Oct 7, 10 Moneyville.ca "National mania brings out the NUT in us"
Oct 6, 10 Post Media "The price we’ll pay to be rewarded"
Sep 28, 10 Post Media "Loyalty love affair"
Sep 28, 10 Post Media "One size does not fit all in loyalty game"
Sep 8, 10 The Globe and Mail "Globe Investor: Personal Finance Reader"
Sep 4, 10 Sympatico.ca Your Money "The best frequent flyer programs for Canadians"
Aug 15, 10 Calgary Herald "Strategies for making the most of your points cards"
Aug 9, 10 Toronto Star "Credit cards: 10 things you need to know"
Jul 30, 10 Yahoo Canada "How to pick a credit rewards card"
Jul 24, 10 Toronto Sun "Save money on summer travel"
Jul 21, 10 CKOM Newstalk 650 Saskatoon "Afternoon News with Richard Brown"
Jul 21, 10 The Globe and Mail "Why debt collectors are like vampires"
Jul 20, 10 Morningstar.com "How to get more mileage out of travel rewards"
Jul 19, 10 Global TV Calgary "News Hour" (at about the 26 min. point)
Jul 5, 10 Frugalbits.com "Where Loyalties Lie: Plastic That Pays You"
Jul 4, 10 AM 770 CHQR Calgary "The Informed Traveller"
Jul 3, 10 Calgary Herald "It's time to redeem myself in the travel points department"
Jul 2, 10 CBC Radio "Various Morning Shows across Canada"
Jun 21, 10 City TV Edmonton "Breakfast Television"
Jun 2, 10 The Globe and Mail "Globe Investor: Personal Finance Reader"
Jun 1, 10 The Globe and Mail "Before you book, check out this new travel rewards credit card"
May 28, 10 The Globe and Mail "Globe Investor: Personal Finance Reader"
Apr 14, 10 The Ottawa Citizen "A card for every collector: Choices for credit card rewards programs are vast"
Mar 15, 10 CBC Newsworld "Lang & O'Leary Exchange"
Mar 9, 10 AM 770 CHQR Calgary "Calgary Today with Mike Blanchard"
Mar 9, 10 Newstalk 980 CJME Regina "The Afternoon News with Cory Kolt"
Mar 8, 10 The Globe and Mail "WestJet takes aim at Aeroplan"
Mar 8, 10 Global TV Edmonton
Mar 7, 10 Global TV Calgary
Mar 5, 10 The Calgary Herald "WestJet begins rewards program"
Jan 22, 10 The Globe and Mail "Charged: The credit card edition"

Dec 11, 09 Newstalk 1010 "The Ryan Doyle Show"
Dec 11, 09 The Globe and Mail "Canadians love their rewards programs"
Oct 5, 09 Your Money "Reward programs: How to make the most of air miles, credit card rewards and other points cards"
Oct 1, 09 Toronto Star "Points expert names Canada's five best credit cards"
Sep 09 Chartered Accountants of Canada Report on Industry "The Quest: The Best Travel Rewards Credit Card"
Sep 18, 09 Kelowna.com "Points let users take flight"
Sep 16, 09 Edmonton Journal "Credit card programs let subscribers take flight"
Sep 3, 09 Macleans "More To The Point"
Jul 1, 09 Les Affaires "Des cartes qui font voyager"
Apr 15, 09 Montreal Gazette "Everyday purchases earn unexpected rewards"
Apr 9, 09 Toronto Star "Savvy sites alert you to best deals, or even to swap"
Jan 09 ACEF "Les Programmes De Fidelisation"

Sep 17, 08 Montreal Gazette "Credit cards facilitate travel"
Sep 08 Inside Flyer "100,000 Miles in 45 Days Renting Cars"
Aug 17, 08 The Province "New charges cut into 'freedom' of frequent flyer programs"
Jun 21, 08 Toronto Star "Customer's time wasted 'cancelling' card"
May 29, 08 CBC Radio One "Ellen Roseman: Comparing credit card travel rewards"
May 6, 08 Montreal Gazette "Stay for free in a private home, with or without the owners"
Apr 10, 08 Toronto Star "... as Visa and the banks roll out Infinite options"
Apr 10, 08 Toronto Star "Points do keep her family close, but . . ."
Mar 13, 08 Canoe Money "If you must spend, reward yourself"
Mar 08 Brian Jessel Magazine "Membership has it's Rewards - or does it?" (PDF)
Mar 1, 08 Canadian Living Magazine "Reward Programs"
Jan 3, 08 CTV's Canada AM Talking about Mileage Running See Video Here

Dec 23, 07 Toronto Star "The perks and quirks of travel reward cards"
Dec 13, 07 Les Affaires "Choisir la carte de crédit qui vous fera voyager le plus, et au meilleur coût"
Dec 12, 07 Vancouver Sun "Booking online: tips for best room rates"
Oct 4, 07 Toronto Star "Travel Rewards in Canada"
Oct 4, 07 Toronto Star "Worried about getting the best value?"
Sep 5, 07 CKNW 980AM Vancouver "The Bill Good Show"
Apr 12, 07 Toronto Star "Seeing miles ahead"
April 07 Ottawa Insight "Working the system"
Jan 30, 07 Global TV Calgary
Jan 29, 07 Global TV Vancouver
Jan 27, 07 Montreal Gazette "Don't let your air miles fly away"

Nov 2006 Report on Transportation "Site Seeing" (Fall 2006 Issue, Page 13)
Nov 2006 Moneysense magazine
Oct 30, 06 Macleans Magazine Nov 6 Issue "News And Hot Offers"
Oct 25, 06 Metro News "Use points to rest assured"
Oct 18, 06 Toronto Star
Oct 17, 06 CBC.ca "Travel reward cards: Canada's appetite for 'free' flights"
Oct 17, 06 CTV's Canada AM Talking about the changes Aeroplan Made See Video Here
Oct 6, 06 DMN.ca/Click Weekly "Two Canadian web sites team up to offer online shoppers more rewards"
Sep 21, 06 K103.7FM Kahnawake (Montreal) "Noon Hour Talk Show - More Bang for your Buck"
Apr 28, 06 Globe & Mail
Apr 12, 06 CTV's Canada AM
Feb 28, 06 CTV's Canada AM

Nov 14, 05 Toronto Star, "Miles to go before frequent flyers can take flight; It's getting harder to redeem points Seasoned veterans offer some advice"
Late 2005 Askmen.com "12 Ways To Maximize The Way You Earn Miles & Rewards"
Apr 4, 05 Toronto Star, "Travel Smart"
Mar 7, 05 Macleans Magazine
Feb 23, 05 Globe & Mail, "So many points, so litte time"

Nov 23, 04 Globe & Mail, "Real-time rewards closer to reality"
Late 2004 Canoe.ca, Reward Yourself A Guide to Canada's Loyalty Programs "Flexing Your Loyalty Muscles"
Sep 20, 04 Globe & Mail, Special Section on Travel Rewards
Jun 21, 04 Globe & Mail, "Around The World On Points"
Apr 26, 04 Globe & Mail, Special Section on Travel Rewards
Mar 20, 04 National Post, FP Money Section

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