BCTF Marketplace

Baaad Anna's

Baaad Anna’s provides affordable, diverse, and eco-friendly yarn, knitting supplies and classes. We strive to create a community space for diverse crafters, parents, artists and non-conformist knitters in our East Van neighbourhood. Not your Mama's yarn store! BCTF Advantage members receive 10% off all yarn at the store! Come check us out at 2667 E. Hastings, Vancouver. Contact us at (604) 255-2577 or http://www.baaadannas.com.

Banana Backpacks

Banana Backpacks designs travel backpacks and gear for global explorers who seek to leave a positive impact on the world. Every backpack sold helps supports the education of a child in the developing world. 

BCTF Advantage members receive 15% off all gear at bananabackpacks.com by using the code BCTF2018 at checkout.

BC Lions Football

The Advantage Program is pleased to announce that the BC Lions has an offering for BCTF members and their families.  

Kids 12 and under, tickets only $10 in the Endzone and Corners and everyone else has discounted tickets starting at only $30.  

• For discounted tickets, go to https://bit.ly/2uhQJZj
• Use code BCTF18 once you click “find tickets”.

Have you seen our 10 game themes? 

Black Bond Books

Black Bond Books would like to offer BCTF Advantage members 15% off on personal purchases and 20% off books purchases for the classroom. Shopping from home is easy with our online store, and orders over $50.00 are sent free of charge. We are pleased to partner with the BCTF to offer this value online or at any of our 11 Black Bond Books locations. 

Café ético

Café ético is a fair trade, organic coffee company dedicated to providing a gourmet product that respects both farmers and the planet. BCTF Advantage members receive a special discount of $1 off each bag when purchasing directly from café ético.

Contact café ético at http://www.etico.ca/ or (604) 708-8782 for more details.
 

Coast Canadian Vinyl Decking

Offering 10% off to all BCTF members!

Coast Canadian Vinyl Decking has over 12 years experience. We specialize in water proofing, carpentry, deck designs, aluminum and wood rail installation.

Serving: Delta, Langley, Ladner, Richmond, Surrey, Tsawwassen, Vancouver and all Tri-Cities. Our mission statement is to provide our customers with excellent professional service where quality comes first.

Check out our web site at www.coastcanadianvinyl.com 

And request a free estimate. 

Endless Savings & More

Discounts on Your Smart Phone for BCTF Members

Download a BCTF version of the ESM App to save on every day purchases from hundreds of businesses including national chain retailers, service and travel providers.

Also, save hundreds per year on your smart phone and plan with public sector pricing.

For complete details and to get the ESM App, view the BCTF Welcome Letter.

Fountain Tire

Fountain Tire will provide BCTF members with a 10% discount on tire products and 5% discount on mechanical service. The discount does not apply on sale prices. However, from time to time, Goodyear mail-in rebates will be available on a number of products which will provide a further discount. Check with your local Fountain Tire store.

Fresh Prep

Fresh Prep, a local Vancouver meal kit company, is now offering a special promo to BCTF to try out your first week!  Fresh Prep helps busy teachers like you create world-class dinners in minutes with prepared recipe ingredients delivered weekly to your door. No grocery shopping. Zero prep required. 

Sign up through www.freshprep.ca/fpbctf or enter promo code FPBCTF when signing up on Fresh Prep which will entitle new Fresh Prep customers to 3 free meals ( worth $33) off their first week's worth of meals. Entry level meals consists of 4 meals at $11 per meal so with the offer, BCTF members can receive their first week's worth of Fresh Prep for as little as $11. There's also no minimum commitment so people are free to pause / cancel their accounts after the first week if they don't like the service.  

FROGBOX

BCTF teachers enjoy 10% off all FROGBOX orders. FROGBOX offers a convenient, affordable and eco-friendly alternative to cardboard moving boxes. FROGBOX rents reusable plastic boxes and other supplies for moving. We Drop Them Off, You Pack Them, You Move Them, We Pick Them Up. FROGBOX uses bio-diesel vans and donates 1% of sales to frog habitat restoration. Visit www.frogbox.com for more information. When ordering, write "BCTF" and your district number under order notes to receive your discount.

ICC Insurance Claims Collaborative Inc

BCTF Advantage has partnered with ICC, Canada's leading provider of insurance industry flooring replacement to create the BCTF Advantage Flooring Program.
Search for exclusive flooring discounts from some of Canada's best known manufacturers.
We are proud to offer this exclusive flooring program to BCTF members, their families, and friends.

Preferred Pricing includes:

• Approximately 25% lower than market pricing on flooring materials and installation services only available through the BCTF Advantage Flooring Program
• Flooring types include; Carpet, Underpad, Ceramic, Hardwood, Laminate, Cork, Parquet, and Vinyl flooring
• Access to view hundreds of available products and styles online from Mills and suppliers who are part of the ICC and BCTF Advantage Flooring Program
• Ability to locate a retailer closest to your home and to create a voucher to ensure favourable pricing

Please note, you must present your voucher to the participating flooring retailer in order to access this program.  All quotes provided will already include the discounted pricing.
 
Please click on the following link to access this exclusive offer: http://www.icc.ca/advantage/

IRIS

You are entitled to exclusive Advantage Program offers for vision care products at IRIS Optometrists Opticians.   This offer is for all BCTF Executive Officers, Management, Employees and Current Members along with your family members who reside with you in your household.  

Advantage Program members receive: 

• $150 toward the purchase of complete prescription eyewear (lens valued at $291 or greater and frame) and prescription sunglasses.  
• $50 toward the purchase of an annual supply of contact lenses.
• $50  toward non-prescription sunglasses valued at $100 or more.

New offers are added from time to time, and you will always receive all of the IRIS benefits, like our No-Matter-What guarantee and AirMiles on every purchase.  

Registration requires only a few minutes, and personalized offers are emailed out immediately.     

Print and present at the IRIS location when making purchases.  Advantage Program benefits are in addition to and can be combined with your extended health benefit as well as extended benefits available to your spouse if they have their own plan.  In most cases IRIS can direct bill the insurance provider at the time of purchase.  You must register yourself and family members residing in your household in order to receive their individual eyecare benefits.  Benefits can be used throughout the year as required, and may be used multiple times in the same year.

Register now. When registering, choose “BCTF” as the organization.

Find an IRIS location.

Lordco Auto Parts

LORDCO Auto Parts is pleased to join the BCTF Advantage program and offer a 30% discount to BCTF members.

In order to receive the appropriate discounts, please quote account number #100556 to the counter staff when placing your order. If you do not have the account number, it can be searched under the name BC Teachers Federation.

You now have access to the largest selection of auto parts, high performance accessories, RV supplies, industrial supplies and safety products in Western Canada. LORDCO carries over 300 000 different items in stock - all the time! We offer a full line of auto body supplies, tools, and equipment.

LORDCO has over 99 locations across BC and we look forward to this partnership.

Please visit Lordco.com for the address of a location near you!

RAPS Animal Hospital

RAPS Animal Hospital is a not-for-profit, community-owned veterinary facility. Operated by the Regional Animal Protection Society, a no-kill organization, the RAPS Animal Hospital aims to make veterinary care affordable and accessible. We recognize the economic challenges facing British Columbians and, by reducing the cost of veterinary care, we can improve the health of animals and the affordability of life in Metro Vancouver.   

Animals make our lives, families, neighbourhoods and communities healthier, happier and safer.  So do educators.    

We are honoured to offer ALL classroom teachers, other educators, educational administrators and support staff a VIP card, which gives 25% OFF services at the RAPS Animal Hospital - this means 25% OFF our already highly competitive fees. There is no catch, there are no sign-up fees. Simply register at www.rapsanimalhospital.com/vip-members.  

Your furry family members receive first-rate veterinary care - and revenue from the hospital is reinvested to save and improve the lives of abandoned, surrendered, abused, neglected and homeless animals in our community.  

We thank you for your commitment to our community and we look forward to caring for your companion animals. 

Raspberry Kids

Raspberry Kids is an online lifestyle store that features fresh, healthy and fun products for the little ones in your life (and a few things for Mom too!). We cater to savvy expectant parents, moms, dads and gift givers. BCTF members enjoy a 10% savings by using the promotional code BCTF10

Rogers Wireless – available via Fraser Valley Wireless

Fraser Valley Wireless, a Rogers Wireless™   authorized dealer, is pleased to join the BCTF Advantage program. We have over 20 locations throughout BC to serve you. 

As a member of the BC Teachers' Federation you have access to the Rogers BC Public Sector Corporate Plan. Fraser Valley Wireless is a dedicated Business/Corporate Dealership that provides a dedicated Sales contact for all your inquiries.

Take advantage of the latest offers from Rogers. See also the hardware pricing and hardware upgrade order form.

Add piece of mind for your purchase by subscribing to a month-to-month Rogers Device Protection

Rogers Device Protection
$11/mo. - Rogers Device Protection | Coverage for any device towards damage or loss/theft. Visit phoneclaim.com/rogers for full details & applicable deductible charges/fees.

Please note: It is first come first service for device. 

Note: The current offer and hardware pricing is subject to change. Please contact Fraser Valley Wireless for further details.

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

2 for 1 special offer at the Shadbolt Centre

Indulge your mind and your sense of wonder. Immerse yourself into the passion of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The current season is sure to capture your imagination with its variety of incredible performances. Stimulate your senses with one of our season series. Discover the convenience of single tickets to one-of-a-kind experiences. Your imagination is limitless. Expect the unexpected this season!

BCTF members receive a 2 for 1 ticket offer to attend any show in the Shadbolt Centre’s Independent, Sole or Lounge Series performance. To see what’s on at the Shadbolt please visit our website at http://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Arts-and-Heritage/Shadbolt-Centre-for-the-Arts.html.

To order tickets, please call the Shadbolt Box Office at 604-205-3000. 

SoftMoc

SoftMoc extends a special invitation to BCTFAdvantage Members! Save 10% on regular and sale priced merchandise.

We offer the largest selection of shoes!
Check out our variety of men's shoes and women's shoes.
75-day money-back guarantee!

The BCTF discount code is 777000013243.

SPUD

SPUD makes eating healthy food as easy as a click of your mouse. B.C.-owned and operated, SPUD delivers local and organic groceries to homes and offices all over Metro Vancouver, Southern Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island.

SPUD is offering $5 off grocery and produce orders for all BCTF members who live within our delivery areas. Choose your own selection of goodness or set your favourites to be automatically ordered for you, whichever weeks you want, with no commitments! 

Use code BCTF2017 when you sign up for a SPUD account, or apply the same code at checkout on any order (existing customers welcome)! Use the code again and again for $5 off each time. Cannot be combined with other promotions. This offer is good until December 31, 2017. Contact  Spud Customer Care with any questions.

Staples Copy & Print

Staples Copy & Print is offering an exclusive 10% discount on your Copy & Print service needs, so you can benefit by taking advantage of custom pricing on all qualified Copy & Print purchases. This applies to any member no matter what store they use or what size of purchase they make. The other eligible discount items for 10% off include binding, folding, collating and copying. Online orders over $45.00 get free delivery to any home/city in Canada.

Over 300 national locations where you can shop. Just use the BDP code 8151837245 and your exclusive discount will be applied upon checkout.
Your discount is valid at any Staples Copy & Print location in Canada. Convenient online ordering is also available. Submit your order online at www.staplescopyandprint.ca, from anywhere and arrange to pick it up at any one of 300 Copy & Print locations across the country.

View the BCTF and BCRTA welcome flyer here. Also check out out our promotional items at: www.staplescopyandprintpromoproducts.ca

Telus SmartPhone Offer

TELUS is proud to announce Employee Purchase plans for BCTF members.

• Save 30% on a TELUS Your Choice wireless plan for the first subscriber!
• Get the latest device and promotional offers by visiting our online portal (link below).
• Get phone, voice, and data options you want.
• Share your data with up to 9 family members.
• Roam for less with TELUS Easy Roam and TELUS Passports.
• Talk, text and use your data in the US - just like you would in Canada with Your Choice Canada-US plan.

Check out our current promotion (as well as Home Services discounts).

TELUS is providing a $400 port-in credit for any new members signing a 2 year agreement on the Your Choice rate plan option

Any questions? Contact your dedicated TELUS representative Anna Bieniak by email at epp@telus.com, or the support team by phone at 1-844-888-4440. 

For TELUS Home Services eligibility and offers please contact the support team by email at EPPHomeServices@telus.com, or by phone at 1-844-332-3459. 

Vancouver Canucks

Members of the BC Teacher's Federation, the Vancouver Canucks are pleased to provide you with an exclusive ticket offer to six of our upcoming games:   

• Thursday, November 20 vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Saturday, December 15 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
• Wednesday, January 16 vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Saturday, February 23 vs. New York Islanders
• Saturday, March 23 vs. Calgary Flames
• Tuesday, April 3 vs. San Jose Sharks

Follow the link below and use the PROMO CODE: BCTF    

FIND SEATS

If you have any questions, please contact John.Kassis@canucks.com or John Kassis at 604-899-7491.

Vancouver Giants Ticket Offer

Check back later in the year for this offer. 

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Vancouver TheatreSports

“Top 10 things to do in Vancouver”

A stalwart on “Top 10 things to do in Vancouver” lists, Vancouver TheatreSports is happy to offer BC’s teachers exclusive discounts for: Group bookings (staff nights out), bringing your class to the Improv Centre, or enjoying a night of laughter for yourself.

We deliver world-class improv five nights a week at our Granville Island theatre.  

You can check out all the details of this discount – BCTF Discount.  

Vancouver Whitecaps

February 6, 2019 - Discounted Whitecaps tickets are available, for game starting March 2!

Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the BCTF are pleased to offer specially priced tickets to all MLS home matches for all BC teachers, family, and their friends through the BCTF Advantage program. Experience the best sports atmosphere in Vancouver with savings of up to 30% off home matches. Tickets from $33 to $58.  

If you have any questions, or to book tickets over the phone, please contact Seth Gordon at 604-484-7870 or sgordon@whitecapsfc.com.

View available games and book tickets here: https://bit.ly/2Gme4AJ. The Promo code is BCTF19.

Victoria Royals Ticket Offer

The Victoria Royals and the BCTF Advantage program have partnered together to offer discounted tickets to BCTF members living in the Greater Victoria area. These are as follows:

Regular price on club seats is $27. The BCTF Advantage rate is $25.
Regular price on side seats is $19.50. The BCTF Advantage rate is $15.
Regular price on corners is $16. The BCTF Advantage rate is $12.

To secure these discounts, please contact Duncan Gardiner, Ticket Sales Executive, directly, at:

Tel: 250-220-2637 (Office) or 250-727-1703 (Cell)
E-mail: duncan.gardiner@victoriaroyals.com  

Simply mention that you are with the BCTF and Duncan will assist you from there. All tickets must be ordered at least 3 hours prior to game time (4 p.m. cut-off on game nights, please). Walk-ups will pay the regular price.

Waterway Houseboats

$700 off any Waterway Houseboats vacation!

If you are seeking a unique vacation experience close to home, come experience Canada's Best Houseboating! Visit us at: www.waterwayhouseboats.com

Nestled amongst vast mountain valleys in the North Okanagan region of British Columbia, Shuswap Lake is home to Waterway Houseboats. This magnificent lake, located halfway between Vancouver and Calgary, is a recreation lover's paradise. 1000km of pristine shoreline await your exploration! 

Sun-drenched beaches, warm waters, and abundant recreation are yours to discover from the comfort of your floating home-away-from-home. Swimming, hiking, wake/paddle boarding, fishing, golfing, scuba diving, and mountain biking are some of the many activities available directly from your houseboat.   

PROMO CODE:  When booking, please use the PROMO CODE “BCTF” for $700 off any Waterway Houseboats vacation. 
RESTRICTIONS:   This promotion applies to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other offers.

Customer Service / Reservations: Phone - 877.928.3792  | Email: reservations@waterwayhouseboats.com

WE Tax Services

Do you need help filing your personal income tax return or your small business tax return?  W.E. Tax Services Ltd. Is union affiliated and provides deep discount services for union members. See their flyer here to find out more.