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The Oct. 18-24, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/3n1rPbT. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website: www.briancormier.com. In this week’s edition: South Korean TV series Squid Game takes world by storm BBC children's channel hires first host with Down syndrome Discovery Plus coming to Canada Lego doing away with children's gender categories... Could it be? Is Zellers clawing its way out of the retail grave? Hawaii's sick of Instagrammers flocking to this site, so it's making it impossible to access Halloween is on Sunday, Oct. 31 and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Sept. 27 - Oct. 17, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/3uiklo2. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website at www.briancormier.com or email me at [email protected]. In this week’s edition: Fake ad urges people not to get vaccinated... because it's good for funeral homes' bottom lines Federal election results Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Twitter clamping down on People's Party of Canada leader "Mad M...ax" McDonald's reducing the amount of plastic in its Happy Meals Remember those high pandemic lumber prices? Not anymore! Thanksgiving is on Monday, Oct. 11 and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Sept. 20-26, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/2XKO1hN. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website at www.briancormier.com or email me at [email protected]. In this week’s edition: Is the woolly mammoth going to be resurrected from extinction? Say good-bye to magnetic strips on the back of credit cards Fake news release causes litecoin cryptocurrency to rise 20% RuPaul's week included a record-tying Emmy and having a fly ...named after him Hospice SENB's new Albert House residential hospice opens in Moncton Thanksgiving is on Monday, Oct. 11 and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Sept. 13-19, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/3C6MCRb. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website (www.briancormier.com). In this week’s edition: Unless you're a "manly man", don't expect to show up on Chinese TV Twitter trying to tame the online hate Be careful when posting online reviews - or you might get sued! CIBC taking over Costco credit cards... Fans are going crazy over ABBA's new album and concert tour announcement Tesla gets patent on using laser beams instead of traditional windshield wipers Community calendar and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Aug. 30 - Sept. 12, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/2V24ooQ. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website (www.briancormier.com) or send me an email ([email protected]). In this week’s edition: New Zealand cabinet minister's verbal gaffe causes social media sensation Pumpkin spice lattes are here again! Cue the leaves changing! NL entrepreneur brings vintage (and popular!!) chocolate bar flavour back to consumers Want to ...make big $$ on the side? Sell used sneakers! You'll soon see ads on the front of NHL team jerseys U.S. facing turkey shortage as Thanksgiving approaches Community calendar and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The March 1-7, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/3dYCxNq. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website (www.briancormier.com) or send me an email ([email protected]). In this week’s edition: Vintage Muppet Show episodes given cultural warnings on Disney+ CBC Radio's Under the Influence: The use of skywriting in marketing Restaurant owner promotes competition during pandemic Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head go gender neutral... Trouble distinguishing between left and right? Get a tattoo! Japanese cabinet now includes a minister of loneliness after worrisome rise in suicide rates How to answer the dreaded salary question during a job interview Start 'em young! Toddler releases debut album she recorded as a fetus in her mama's womb. St. Patrick's Day is on Wednesday, March 17 and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Feb. 22-28, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/2NvrJvh. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website (www.briancormier.com) or email [email protected]. In this week’s edition: Tim Hortons' Roll Up the Rim to Win contest ditches the rim CBC Radio's Under the Influence: Marketing hits and misses during pandemic CNN rejigging daytime anchor lineup Aunt Jemima rebranding as Pearl Milling company beginning in June... KitKat releases vegan version without milk Quebec retailer apologizes after branding garbage can line with Arab men's names Forget Hulu! Disney+ launching Plus service in Canada on Feb. 23 Barbie sales grow during pandemic Thrift store shoppers making a mint reselling items online and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Feb. 8-21, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/39WImIL. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website: www.briancormier.com. In this week’s edition: Who asked for this? Kraft launches limited edition pink mac and cheese that tastes like candy! CBC Radio's Under the Influence: Superheroes in advertising Woman forgets she has intimate adult toy on bookshelf before appearing on TV interview No Grape-Nuts for you! (At least for now.)... Awards season heats up with Golden Globe nominations Country star Morgan Wallen's racial slur puts kibosh to soaring career "Wine windows" in Florence make comeback during pandemic Texas mistakenly sends Amber Alert for horror movie icon Chucky And the winner is... Happy Valentine's Day! and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Feb. 1-7, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/39zqJ1t. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website (www.briancormier.com) or email me at [email protected]. In this week’s edition: Advertisers hesitant about traditional Super Bowl ads this year CBC Radio's Under the Influence: Movie posters as marketing tools Apple iPhone 12 may affect pacemakers Production begins in Calgary on reboot of beloved Fraggle Rock TV series... Thumb injury puts professional gamer's career on hold Warnings issued about children mistaking lookalike pot-infused candy packaging for regular treats 211 service can give guidance during times of crisis and need PEI lozenge maker lays off 30 because people are getting much fewer colds and flu this year LAST CHANCE! Win a copy of USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean's new book! Valentine's Day is right around the corner! and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Jan. 25-31, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/3iIkBqy. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website: www.briancormier.com. In this week’s edition: Old-time sea shanties go viral on TikTok in 2021's first odd trend CBC Radio's Under the Influence: Famous female brand icons U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate wows crowd at inauguration Samsung drops earbuds and chargers from new smartphone packaging... Jokes about doing harm to the U.S. President not welcome Canada's Parliamentary buildings being reinforced for earthquakes Do yourself a favour and cry during TV shows Not your imagination: Boys who wear shorts during winter is a thing Win a copy of USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean's new book! Valentine's Day will soon be here: Feb. 14 and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Dec. 14, 2020 - Jan. 10, 2021, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/2IPWXek. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website: www.briancormier.com. In this week’s edition: Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Get into gear because Christmastime is near! It may already be too late if you're looking for a natural Christmas tree And the most stolen vehicle in Canada is...... Trump will lose special Twitter protections after Biden inauguration Canadians jealous that Americans see the return of the McRib Should you stay friends with your ex? Kitchen burn injuries on rise as pandemic keeps people at home WHO urges no hugging this holiday season Trend: Government IDs going digital, including driver's licences and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Dec. 7-13, 2020, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/2VNLej4. To subscribe, please fill out the form in the upper right-hand corner of my website (www.briancormier.com) or email me at [email protected]. In this week’s edition: Hershey's Kisses are on Santa's naughty list for changing beloved ad Great holiday recipes from an iconic Moncton restaurant Have you heard of 211? Brilliant ad for dating website Match.com has Satan and 2020 finding... love. How appropriate! Twice-yearly time changes may be going away soon Experts offer advice on getting through the pandemic Dr. Anthony Fauci never uttered the viral quote attributed to him A teacher asked students to find "positive" stories about residential schools. It didn't end well. What's new on Netflix Canada in December Groundbreaking Netflix series Big Mouth now streaming 4th season Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa will be here soon! Hospice SENB launches year-end fundraising campaigns and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2020, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/3fOF8bz. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website (www.briancormier.com) or email me at [email protected]. In this week’s edition: Secret Sister Gift Exchange scam pops up again this holiday season Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings named as first interim host after the death of Alex Trebek Repairman has advice for newly minted pandemic sewers Evidence of COVID-19 in sewers... an early outbreak warning Live mic catches government news conference participant in the bathroom World first: Scotland makes menstrual products available free to everyone who needs them Practising gratitude has tangible benefits Is your side hustle making masks? Here's what you need to know! The Crown series on Netflix revives interest in Diana's fashion choices Smile! The holidays are on their way! Hospice SENB launches year-end fundraising campaigns and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

The Nov. 23-29, 2020, edition of Brian Cormier’s Weekly Update is out: bit.ly/36V6icM. To subscribe, please fill out the form on my website (www.briancormier.com) or email me at [email protected]. In this week’s edition: Heinz will be making ketchup in Canada again in 2021 Charlie Brown coming back to TV for the holidays after all! Zoom to lift 40-minute limit for free meetings on U.S. Thanksgiving CNN journalists didn't sleep much during Election Week... Canada Post releases 2021 stamp subjects Harry Styles becomes first solo male model on the cover of Vogue Nova Scotia school drops name of Canada's first prime minister The Elf on the Shelf is in quarantine this year... hopefully temporarily! And the winner of Finding Avalon is... Three cheers for the upcoming holidays! Hospice SENB launches Angels Remembered campaign and tree lighting fundraiser and quotes of the week, trivia, links to interesting articles and more! See more

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