Apple Retail Store in Carrefour Laval to reopen on February 16th

The redesigned Apple Store at Carrefour Laval, is opening on February 16th. Said to be bigger and better than ever. There are more Apple products available in the floor, including stocks of Apple's newest products like iPhone 5 and iPad mini. There will be bigger spaces for workshops, training, or to meet with a member of the Business Team. The store will feature a bigger Genius Bar as well.

November 23 is Apple's one-day shopping event

Apple's big holiday shopping day for Retail Stores, Online and through the Store App will be on Friday November 23rd. Aside from special prices and deals on various iOS and Mac products and accessories, Apple will have extended hours for intrepid shoppers looking for deals.

Lines for iPad mini launch in Toronto

Photo of the iPad mini line at the Toronto Eaton Centre from @CityMelanieThe lines for iPad mini at the Eaton Centre in Toronto began as early as 1 am. Around 45 people were lined up in anticipation for Apple's iPad mini which went on sale in store at 8:00 a.m. today. The smaller iPad offers the features and power of the iPad 2 but in a smaller 7.9-inch size, it will be available in white and silver as well as slate and black and is currently a WiFi only device (a 4G version ships late November). Preorders for the iPad mini began last week and online stock for all models quickly sold out. There is now a two week waiting period of online orders. The iPad mini starts at $329.

Apple Retail Stores to open in Halifax and Coquitlam

It's going to be a good weekend for Canadian Apple Retail Stores, two more are opening this Saturday August 18th. Apple will open its first Maritime Store at the Halifax Shopping Centre at 9:30am. Apple Store Halifax  will be the 24th store in Canada.   Apple Store Coquitlam, opening the same day, will be the 5th store in Vancouver and the 25th store in Canada making a total of 375 stores around the world. Remember, first 1000 vistors get a free t-shirt!.

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