The Curator: Get a head start on holiday shopping with the best deals of the week

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Monachino, A. (2026, October 22). The Curator: Get a head start on holiday shopping with the best deals of the week. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/12112512/best-deals-of-the-week/

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Global News · collected 2026-10-22 · by Adriana Monachino analysis

Quick Summary

The Curator highlights top holiday shopping deals for early preparation, featuring items like a Coach tote bag, an oversized track jacket from Uniqlo, a Lacoste polo shirt exclusive to Simons, and beauty gadgets such as a Shark styling tool and a retinol eye cream. The article also promotes earning Aeroplan points through online purchases at participating retailers for future rewards.
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Story summary

As of October 22, 2026, The Curator at globalnews.ca recommends holiday shoppers take advantage of early deals from retailers like Walmart, Simons, and Shark. The article highlights an opportunity for Aeroplan members to earn points by shopping through the Aeroplan eStore or using the Aeroplan Shopping Button browser extension, which is available at participating online stores. These points can be redeemed for flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and even converted into Starbucks Stars. Joining Aeroplan is free, allowing users to turn everyday purchases into future rewards.

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Story

📰 Holiday Shopping Deals
Economy/Business · 1 article(s) covering the same event.

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Claims extracted
42
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
5%
2 of 42 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
63/100
Global News's corrections and hedging, across everything collected from it. Not a measure of accuracy.
Outlets on this story
1
Economy/Business
Same framing elsewhere
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articles that frame the event the way this one does
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Publisher

Global News · 2181 article(s) · 10 correction(s) detected
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Who wrote this

Adriana Monachino
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Topics

Aeroplan Aeroplan Shopping Button Shark Simons Walmart

Subjects

Aeroplan ORG · 3× Simons ORG · 2× Canadian Dental Association ORG · 1× Coach ORG · 1× Crest ORG · 1× Lacoste ORG · 1× Shark ORG · 1× Starbucks ORG · 1× Walmart ORG · 1×

Narrative

Aeroplan members can collect points through participating online retailers by logging into the Aeroplan eStore or downloading the Aeroplan Shopping Button browser extension, which prompts you to click “accept and earn” at participating stores.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22
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Claims (42 extracted, 2 hedged)

The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. asserted
we → decide → topics
When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. uncertain
we → purchase → commission
You’re in the right place. asserted
You → ’re → place
This week’s best deals are packed with gift-worthy finds and practical upgrades, so you can start checking off your list before the December scramble. asserted
you → pack → scramble
And while you’re shopping, why not earn points toward a little something for yourself? asserted
you → shop → yourself
Aeroplan members can collect points through participating online retailers by logging into the Aeroplan eStore or downloading the Aeroplan Shopping Button browser extension, which prompts you to click “accept and earn” at participating stores. asserted
which → collect → stores
Those points can go toward flights, hotel stays, car rentals and more—even your next coffee by converting points to Starbucks Stars. asserted
points → go → Stars
Joining Aeroplan is free, making it an easy way to turn everyday shopping into future rewards. asserted
it → join → rewards
For the person who carries a little bit of everything, this Coach tote is a gift that’ll get plenty of use. asserted
that → carry → use
The signature canvas adds a timeless touch, while the roomy interior holds daily essentials and then some. asserted
interior → add → essentials
Wrap it up for someone special–or make it your own holiday treat. asserted
it → wrap → someone
Shopping for someone whose calendar always includes a workout? asserted
calendar → shop → workout
This oversized track jacket makes a sporty addition to their rotation. asserted
jacket → make → rotation
Lightweight, sweat-wicking fabric keeps things comfortable, while zippered pockets with a hidden phone sleeve hold essentials. asserted
pockets → wicke → essentials
Contrasting details and a cinchable hem take it from morning runs to post-workout coffee. asserted
details → contrast → coffee
For the polished dresser on your list, this Lacoste polo makes an easy win. asserted
polo → make → win
Created especially for Simons, it pairs soft pima cotton jersey with a contrasting striped collar and the brand’s signature crocodile logo. asserted
it → create → collar
It’s a classic they can wear to holiday gatherings and keep reaching for long after the decorations come down. asserted
decorations → ’ → gatherings
For the beauty lover who’s always chasing a glossy blowout, consider this their next styling obsession. asserted
this → chase → blowout
Combining heated ceramic with high-speed airflow, this two-in-one tool helps create smooth, bouncy styles on wet or dry hair. asserted
tool → combine → hair
Gift it ahead of party season–or treat yourself before the holiday invitations start rolling in. asserted
invitations → gift → yourself
This retinol eye cream makes a thoughtful addition to their beauty stocking. asserted
cream → make → stocking
Formulated to target the appearance of puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles, it brings a little extra care to their evening routine. asserted
it → formulate → routine
Pair it with a favourite moisturizer for a gift they’ll actually use. asserted
they → pair → gift
For anyone who already has whitening strips on their wish list–or your own pre-party prep–this Crest treatment targets surface stains with the same whitening ingredient used by dentists. asserted
treatment → have → dentists
The Canadian Dental Association-validated formula delivers gradual brightening over three weeks. asserted
formula → validate → weeks
Soft memory foam ear cushions and an adjustable headband keep comfort in mind, while the foldable design slips easily into a carry-on. asserted
design → keep → on
With up to 60 hours of battery life, they’re ready for plenty of listening between charges. asserted
they → ’re → charges
A holiday surprise for the little chef who’s always offering to help with dinner. asserted
who → offer → dinner
This wooden play kitchen comes equipped with a coffee maker, microwave and stove for hours of make-believe hosting. asserted
kitchen → come → hosting
Sound and light effects bring their culinary creations to life, while a working tap with a water-recycling system adds an extra splash of fun. asserted
tap → bring → fun
Some holiday surprises are too big to fit under the tree. asserted
surprises → fit → tree
This eight-foot trampoline is a gift to tuck away for backyard fun when warmer weather returns. asserted
weather → tuck → fun
A UV-resistant jumping mat, spring padding and zippered enclosure round out the setup–just make sure there’s room in the yard before adding it to your cart. asserted
mat → round → cart
Know someone whose morning always starts with a smoothie? asserted
morning → know → smoothie
This compact Ninja blender is a practical gift they can put straight to work. asserted
they → put → work
Its 1,200-peak-watt motor tackles ice and favourite ingredients, while the blending vessel doubles as a travel cup with a carry handle and locking flip cap. asserted
vessel → tackle → handle
For a bigger holiday splurge, consider a bedroom upgrade you can enjoy every night. asserted
you → consider → upgrade
Designed for hot sleepers, the Casper Snow Mattress pairs cooling technology with supportive comfort for a more inviting place to wind down. asserted
Mattress → design → place
It’s a generous gift to yourself—or a shared upgrade worth putting on your household wish list. asserted
It → ’ → list
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