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ikea meatballs

Get ready to deck out your home without breaking the bank because IKEA Canada's Hej Days sale just started, and it's their biggest event of the year!

From now until Sunday, IKEA Family members can score 15% off almost everything, both in store and online. The best part? Joining IKEA Family is free, so if you're not a member yet, you can sign up instantly and start saving.

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It's safe to say that no trip to IKEA is complete without a trip to its iconic food court. Whether you fuel up with Swedish meatballs before the maze of sofas, kitchen displays and carpets galore or grab yourself a much-needed soft-serve ice cream treat post-checkout, there's no denying IKEA knows what's up when it comes to good (and cheap) food.

Now, for those who frequent IKEA often enough, you can save 50% on its main dishes. And for those who don't, mark your calendars because you're likely going to want to get in on this IKEA discount.

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True poutine fans know it's not just about trying the biggest or weirdest combinations of fries, cheese curds, and gravy, but also about finding the most unexpected places that serve the dish. When you crave comfort food, you probably think of a casse-croûte or a greasy spoon, but what if I told you that you could enjoy poutine during a break from blackjack at the Montreal Casino, or between samosas at an Indian fast food joint.

The poutine from these places shine in all their greasy glory thanks to unique spins on the provincial dish. So bring your favourite bib, it's about to get messy.

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Montrealers hoping to build a relationship — and maybe some living room furniture — this Valentine's Day need look no further than their nearest IKEA.

The purveyor of DIY home decor and addictive Swedish meatballs is hosting a reservation-only multi-course meal for two that's somewhere between lowkey and Allen key.

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