Sharing the boutique link to Oral Science, a Quebec-based company selling a number of dental brands.

I’ve noticed drug stores sell very few options for dental products - generally 50 redundant variations of the same 3 toothpastes. I’m a dental professional and recommend many of these products in my practice - I he company now has a boutique open to the public to make these items easier to access!

One Canadian option is Cari0 toothpaste, which was developed by a Montreal dental researcher - this one is fluoride free.

They also sell Curaprox toothpaste (a Swiss company) which does contain fluoride and is minimally abrasive.

Other star products are the Curaprox interdental brushes (lots of sizes for any size of space between your teeth that traps food) and Xylimelts (a saliva-stimulating lozenge for those with dry mouth)

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I mentioned a list of Canadian retailers that I started in a thread about avoiding Amazon (https://old.lemmy.sdf.org/post/32698876) and [email protected] suggested that I post it here. So here it is:

https://github.com/Visiblink/CanadianRetailers

If you're not on Github and you want to make an addition, pm me with the store name and a link. :)

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I fully expect this to be an “I don’t think there’s any good replacement” scenario, but I’d love to hear some options. I also know that this isn’t a good time to really make expensive purchases, and I don’t plan to make the purchase, but I’d like to hear people’s thoughts and bits of knowledge on smartwatches, or fitness-tracking watches / wearables.

So what’s your non-US, non-CN (yeah I have more than just a non-US constraint) option? Anything good out there?

I know there might be a revive of the Pebble but it’s not great for fitness tracking, and there’s no plan to go in that direction for now. And it might still be a US product.

Were can I buy external ssds and hdds? I used to buy them on Amazon, but I don't want to go through them

I have a grip strengthening thing. It's a fidget tool and is helping with some blood flow issues to my hands.

I was going to get a stronger model as the medium one is a little too easy. Is there a Canadian version of this thing?

An IPA-style beer using 100% Canadian ingredients, to be sold by dozens of local brewries across the country with representation from all 10 provinces (& Yukon so far). A portion of proceeds will go to Canadian NFPs or charities. A recipe is also available for homebrewers.

I have been a Pringles lover for more than a decade, and it's time for me to find an alternative one. I like the saddle-shape and I don't know which brand provides it.

r/BuyFromEU suggests some local brands, but that's not my case:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyFromEU/comments/1ixii9k/alternatives_to_pringles/

Any suggestions? Thank you

Frank and Oak is Canadian owned (based in Montreal) but produced elsewhere. I've purchased one item from them and was really impressed. Their online shop is remaining open.

Sharing these yummy Made With Local bars.

I’m not often a fan of protein bars and snack bars, because they frequently have weird aftertastes and textures. These taste exactly like the real food ingredients they are made with. You get the texture of oats and coconut, fragrance from cinnamon, real dried blueberries.

The grocery near me very strangely sells individual bars more cheaply ($3.29) than the per unit cost on their 12 pack ($44.99). However, their website has bulk deals that look to be worthwhile if you enjoy their products, plus a taster pack to sample things you may not be finding in stores

Highly recommend!

Looking to buy a new Pixel phone (screw google, but I want Graphene and there aren't many options for privacy with phones), but want to try and purchase from a Canadian seller. Currently my main option appears to be BestBuy but I'd like to avoid them if possible

List of vendors I know but seemingly don't carry phones: ShopRBC, Memory Express, Canada Computers

Just got a crate bed from Vagabond Pet Supply - made right here in Alberta.

Stetson, our CNIB guide pup in training hugely approves of the his thick new bed and they even sent along a knotted chew toy made from scraps of material.

I haven't tried it yet, but they also sell enzymatic cleaner in large containers. We have three cats, and a rotating cast of foster cats in addition to our training pup, so we go through the stuff like crazy. I ordered a gallon.

Filing taxes in Canada is relatively simple compared to the USA. See the site for various options, but try to find ones not operated by American firms such as H&R Block and TurboTax.

From a cursory search, TaxTron, GenuTax, Better Tax appear Canadian. Many are Pay-What-You-Want model.

If you have a complex tax situation and/or can't file online, and/or don't want to do the paper return yourself, consider seeing an independent Canadian accountant.

ETA: TurboTax blames filers for incorrect claims in Ontario getting audited, causing Canadians to owe thousands.

ETA2: Another related thread with more tax options listed

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