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06/21/2011

The PERK Card Inc » Insurance claims may be denied without receipts!

New Blog Post entitled "Insurance claims may be denied without receipts!" at

A couple whose belongings were stolen from their downtown Vancouver condominium garage can’t understand why TD Insurance denied their claim — despite video surveillance evidence, police reports and witnesses that all attest to the crime.

06/14/2011

The PERK Card Inc » Apple to pay Nokia big settlement plus royalties after losing patent case

New Blog Post entitled "Apple to pay Nokia big settlement plus royalties after losing patent case" at

The Finnish phone-maker Nokia could receive a one-off payment of more than €800m (£700m) from Apple and receive further royalties of €8 per iPhone sold in future, after winning a long-running patents case.

04/18/2011

The PERK Card Inc » Would you pay $50 to try on a pair of ski boots?

New Blog Post: "Would you pay $50 to try on a pair of ski boots?" at

The charge is refunded if they buy a pair of ski boots in-store, in a trend likely to be mimicked by other specialist retailers hard-hit by internet discounting.

04/13/2011

The PERK Card Inc » Carbon Footprint Label on Products?

New Blog Post: "Carbon Footprint Label on Products?" at

A new concept – The Carbon Footprint Labeling system – is spreading worldwide at an incredible speed. A simple way of informing consumers that their purchasing choices do make an environmental impact, the Carbon Footprint Label is affixed to the sides of participating products to show the amount of

02/22/2011

The PERK Card Inc » Larger Tax Refunds – If only I had the receipt!

New Blog Post: "Larger Tax Refunds - If only I had the receipt!" at http://ping.fm/aZN1f Vancouver perkcard

Tax time!  The mere mention of such a thing sends shivers down my (and probably your) spine.  Probably your least favorite time of year, and it only gets compacted by the fact that many eligible deductions go unclaimed because the corresponding receipts are nowhere to be found.  Revenue Canada and t

02/15/2011

The PERK Card Inc » If oil goes into plastic, why can’t it come out?

New Blog Post: "If oil goes into plastic, why can't it come out?" at http://bit.ly/gZ4vXw perkcard vancouver

Seen in this YouTube Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGGabrorRS8 - Akinori Ito shows us that the dream of running cars on “garbage’ (ie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HYoq6vIVXc) may not be so far fetched afterall.  While I’m sure there are many factors to consider and the technology is sti

02/04/2011

The PERK Card Inc » What is the cost/worth of a receipt?

New Blog Post: "What is the cost/worth of a receipt?" at

This is a question that many don’t often think about, however, there is a real (and sometimes significant) cost associated with each paper receipt a retailer issues – and that a consumer receives.  Obviously, I had thought about it quite a bit during the initial business planning phases of PERK.  Th

01/27/2011

What is the true cost of a receipt? Find out in our next blog post...coming soon!

01/06/2011

The PERK Card Inc » Update: News1130 posts PERK story to site

New Blog Post: "Update: News1130 posts PERK story to site" at

Earlier today, I posted about a news story that News1130 ran on us yesterday.  They have now added the story to their website.  Check it out on their site here.  Check it out and add a comment.  We would also appreciate any sharing of the story you may wish to do!

01/05/2011

The PERK Card Inc » PERK enters 2011 on News1130

New Blog Post: "PERK enters 2011 on News1130" at

Sunday morning, January 2, I awoke to find an email from a News1130 (www.news1130.com) reporter named Jesse Johnston (Bio | Twitter).  In the email, he expressed interest in what we were doing and hoped he would be able to speak to someone about it.  Without hesitation, I gave him a call.

01/04/2011

Listen to News1130 (www.news1130.com) at 2:30pm PST for a PERK Card interview with CEO Derek Thornton.

01/02/2011

Happy New Years 2011 everyone. We hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season!

12/14/2010

The PERK Card Inc » 2 cents about ditching the penny

New Blog Post: "2 cents about ditching the penny" at

An article came out today in the Vancouver Sun stating that the Canadian Senate Finance committee had come to the conclusion that the penny has lost its value in our economic system.  If the lowest denomination of currency loses its value, isn’t it worthless?  The committee seems to think so, and pe

11/30/2010

The PERK Card Inc » AA to D Battery Converter

New Blog Post: "AA to D Battery Converter" at

Have you ever bought something that required C or D-sized batteries, only to discover that your house produces nothing but AA-sized batteries?  I have, and I’ve always found it annoying.  You check every remote control in the house, every radio, clock, flashlight, etc. to try and find batteries that

11/22/2010

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11/17/2010

Did you know that with a PERK membership (which is free), you can scan/upload your existing receipts for easy management? Vancouver

11/11/2010

The PERK Card Inc » Lest We Forget

New Blog Post: "Lest We Forget" at

For over nine decades, this is the phrase that many of us think of to commemorate the armed forces that so proudly serve(d) their countries.  I’ve always appreciated the day as one that super cedes any political lines, or debates, and is simply a time to remember those that have fought for freedom –

11/09/2010

Movember Canada - Home

Movember is in full swing, as is my moustache. Starting to look like a 70's "movie" star! Don't forget to donate

11/01/2010

The PERK Card Inc » Movember is here! Sorry ladies.

New Blog Post: "Movember is here! Sorry ladies." at

Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month.  The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are

10/18/2010

Paperless Receipts (The PERK Card)

Want to use The PERK Card at Starbucks? Go vote

Every time I visit a Starbucks now, I am asked if I want my receipt.  I understand this was a green initiative that was put in place in 2008 (http://blogs.starbucks.com/blogs/customer/archive/2008/04/22/reduce-printed-receipts.aspx) and believe this to be an excellent practice to save waste.  As Sta...

10/17/2010

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10/15/2010

The PERK Card Inc » New Earth Needed by 2030

New Blog Post: "New Earth Needed by 2030" at

At least that’s what the latest Living Planet Report from the WWF suggests we will need in order to keep up with our current lifestyle.  I know that scientists recently discovered a new Earth-like planet that may be capable of sustaining life, however, the odds of colonizing it within the next 20 ye...

10/08/2010

Happy Thanksgiving Canada. Have a great weekend. Eat lots, spend time with family and we'll see you on the other side.

10/01/2010

Updated the look and feel of our blog. Have a look at www.theperkcard.com/blog/. Vancouver

09/29/2010

The PERK Card continues to run! « The PERK Card Inc

New Blog Post: "The PERK Card continues to run!" at

We are pleased to announce the continued support of Peninsula Runners by adding the PERK system into all of their stores.  Now, supported by their 5 store chain, people in Abbotsford, Langley, Victoria and South Surrey/White Rock, can track their purchases automatically – and save the environment – ...

09/29/2010

The Air-Powered car?

Very cool, air powered car. http://bit.ly/d3BfZe - perhaps going green doesn't have to be so hard!

See the car that runs on compressed air and is made of local materials!

09/27/2010

Recycle, please, but not your receipts! « The PERK Card Inc

New Blog Post: "Recycle, please, but not your receipts!" at

Did you know that thermal paper, such as the paper used at many retailers these days to print receipts, is not recyclable?  It’s true.  It is considered to be a “mixed paper” and is suppose to be left out of your recycle bins and thrown directly in the trash.  Other papers that are considered mixed ...

09/17/2010

would like to thank everyone who has supported us so far. 101 fans (as of this writing) and we're growing nicely. So thanks. Please remember, that you can get all your friends to become a fan by using the "Suggest to Friends" link on the left.

09/16/2010

The PERK Card needs your help Vancouver! « The PERK Card Inc

New Blog Post: "The PERK Card needs your help Vancouver" at

That’s the tag line the “Talk Green to Us” campaign is using on their website – http://www.talkgreentous.ca.  The goal (set by the current administration of Vancouver) is to become not only one of the best cities in the world to live in – but also the most eco-friendly.

09/15/2010

Paperless Receipts for Retailers

Hey, our idea to make Vancouver greener is kinda popular! Have you voted?

The City of Vancouver invites residents to share their ideas on how to make our city the greenest in the world.

09/14/2010

What, you’re too good for our water? « The PERK Card Inc

New post to The PERK Card's Blog entitled "What, you're too good for our water?" at

With the completion of the Capilano-Seymour watersheds’ $600 million upgrades, officials in the region say they can now boast to having the highest quality tap water in the world. 

09/07/2010

Back to School? Save your receipts! « The PERK Card Inc

New post to The PERK Card's Blog entitled "Back to School? Save your receipts!" at

It’s that time of year again for all those people that are going back to school.  New clothes, school supplies, books and bus passes are among the most popular things that people purchase to get themselves prepared to head back for some higher learning.  And while some of this just seems par for the...

08/30/2010

Want to be an innovator or a follower? « The PERK Card Inc

New post to The PERK Card's Blog entitled "Want to be an innovator or a follower?" at

You’ll want to watch this video before reading the rest of the post, as it may be easier to follow.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA8z7f7a2Pk

08/25/2010

would like to know...."What store(s) would you use The PERK Card in the most?". If it is a chain, please let us know the precise location and we'll see what we can do!

08/20/2010

Paperless Receipts for Retailers

needs your vote. Please go to http://vancouver.uservoice.com/forums/56390-gc-2020/suggestions/1000895-paperless-receipts-for-retailers and vote for The PERK Card as the best idea to help Vancouver "go green". We thank you in advance for your help.

The City of Vancouver invites residents to share their ideas on how to make our city the greenest in the world.