#FOOD: MCDONALD’S CANADA RING-IN SUMMER WITH NEW PERMANENT LINE-UP OF COLD DRINKS

McDonald’s Canada is officially entering its beverage era. With the launch of a new, permanent line-up of cold drinks, now available at participating restaurants from coast-to-coast, the brand is putting beverages front and centre – transforming them from a sidekick to the star of the show.

Designed to stand out on the menu, these flavour forward drinks are equal parts playful and premium – bringing bold colours, craveable textures, and unexpected twists such as strawberry flavoured popping pearls and freeze-dried dragonfruit.

Bold colours, playful toppings, and silky, sweet cold foam take centre stage in McDonald’s Canada’s new, permanent line-up of McCafé cold beverages, featuring a wide variety of flavours across vibrant Crafted Sodas, fruit-forward Refreshers and Cloud Iced Coffees.

Bold colours, playful toppings, and silky, sweet cold foam take centre stage in McDonald’s Canada’s new, permanent line-up of McCafé cold beverages, featuring a wide variety of flavours across vibrant Crafted Sodas, fruit-forward Refreshers and Cloud Iced Coffees.

“This launch marks a major shift for McDonald’s Canada,” said Annemarie Swijtink, President and CEO of McDonald’s Canada. “Beverages are no longer a side offering – they’re a core part of how we show up for our guests. We set out to create a beverage line-up that feels fresh, craveable and here to stay – bringing bold flavours together with premium touches. This is a long‑term commitment to evolving our menu with our guests at the centre.”

The new line-up is built around three categories: McCafé® Crafted Sodas, Refreshers and Cloud Iced Coffees.

The all-new McCafé® Crafted Sodas offer a trendy fusion of familiar flavours with an indulgent, modern twist. Served in clear cups to show off their vibrant colours and topped with a silky cold foam, the line-up includes:

Sprite® Berry Bliss: A bold take on Sprite®, made with an electric blue raspberry flavoured syrup, Topped with a silky sweet cold foam. Served over ice.
Orange Dream: A nostalgic spin on Sprite®, made with an orange cream flavoured syrup and topped with a silky sweet cold foam. Served over ice.
Creamy Strawberry Coke®: An indulgent twist on Coca-Cola®, made with a strawberries & cream flavoured syrup and topped with a silky sweet cold foam. Served over ice.
The new McCafé® Refreshers drinks are a fruit-flavoured explosion. The collection features:

Mango Pineapple Refresher: A refreshing lemonade beverage made with real lemon juice concentrate, with the sweet taste of mango and pineapple. Topped with strawberry flavoured popping pearls. Served over ice.
Strawberry Watermelon Refresher: A refreshing lemonade beverage made with real lemon juice concentrate, with the sweet taste of strawberry and juicy watermelon. Topped with freeze-dried strawberries. Served over ice.
Blackberry Passionfruit Refresher: A refreshing lemonade beverage made with real lemon juice concentrate, with the sweet and tart taste of blackberry and passionfruit. Topped with freeze-dried dragonfruit. Served over ice.

Finally, the new McCafé® Cloud Iced Coffees feature cool and refreshing McCafé® Premium Roast Coffee, brewed from 100% Arabica beans and served over ice. Topped with a silky, sweet cold foam, they are available in regular, French Vanilla, Sugar-Free Vanilla and Salted Caramel flavours.

$1 +tax small Fountain Drinks and Iced Coffee return on May 19, 2026

To ring-in the occasion HEATED RIVALRY star Robbie G.K. made an appearance at East Room last night, taking time out to chat with and take photos with inflluencers to draw attention to this new launch, and we were there! The Canadian Singer and Actor proclaims the Sprite Berry Bliss his favourite!

Some highlights:

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While the new drinks introduce a new premium line-up, McDonald’s is also reinforcing its commitment to predictable value with the highly anticipated return of its longstanding Summer Drink Days program. From May 19 to September 7, Canadians can enjoy $1 +tax Small Fountain Drinks and Iced Coffees all summer long in-restaurant.* And guests using the McDonald’s app can redeem an offer for $1 +tax any size Fountain and $1 + tax small/ medium Iced Coffee.**

From spontaneous pit stops to everyday rituals, McDonald’s Canada’s summer beverage line-up brings a little extra joy to every sip. By pairing playful new flavours and premium touches with the return of $1 +tax small Fountain Drinks and Iced Coffee, this dual approach delivers something for every taste and budget – reinforcing McDonald’s as a go‑to stop for Canadians all summer long.

*Excludes flavoured iced coffee and additional toppings. Not valid with any other offer. At participating McDonald’s restaurants in Canada. Product availability varies by restaurant. Prices exclude delivery.

**Excludes flavoured iced coffee and additional toppings. Must select offer in-app to redeem. See offer terms for details. At participating McDonald’s restaurants in Canada. App download and registration required.

About McDonald’s Canada
In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald’s restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald’s restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,00 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald’s 1,500 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald’s restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald’s Canada, visit mcdonalds.ca.

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#FOOD: MCDONALD’S CANADA X SHANIA TWAIN ANNOUNCE “SHANIA’S SIDES”

McDonald’s Canada and Shania Twain are turning up the style on fan favourite sides, proving you’re never too dressed up for McDonald’s!

Shania, who’s always had an authentic love for McDonald’s famous fries, is bringing her fun-loving spirit and flair to the golden arches with the All Dressed Up campaign. Together, they’re bringing Canadians something bold and just a whole lot of fun, because what better way to celebrate summer than with iconic fries and an even more iconic partner?

For a limited time, starting August 12th, McDonald’s classics are getting All Dressed Up Shania’s way, with delicious twists on your favourite sides, and a keepsake inspired by her signature flair. It’s a full circle moment as Shania teams up with McDonald’s Canada to bring her bold energy back to where her journey began: as a McDonald’s crew member!

Here’s what fans can look forward to with Shania’s Sides:

All Dressed McShaker™ Fries: They’re back, now dressed up in a delicious All Dressed flavour, perfect for fans craving bold, Canadian-inspired taste
Strawberry Pie: All dressed up and fresh from the oven, this golden pie wraps real strawberry pieces in a warm, flaky crust. Sweet, stylish, and baked daily to impress
Exclusive Shania Cowboy Keychain: A stylish keepsake for fans to carry a little Shania with them wherever they go

This collaboration blends Shania’s fun, unique style with McDonald’s feel-good classics, bringing a fresh, flavorful twist to moments you already love.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE SCREENING PASSES TO SEE “THE FOUNDER”

Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see Michael Keaton in THE FOUNDER, the story behind the rise of a little burger corporation you may have heard of! Screenings take place as follows:

Toronto

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Varsity (55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5)

Ottawa

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa (3090 Carling Ave, Nepean, ON K2B 7K2) *TBC

Vancouver

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Scotiabank Vancouver (900 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3G5)

Victoria

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: SilverCity Victoria (3130 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 6T2)

Halifax

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Park Lane (5657 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 3R4)

Edmonton

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Scotiabank Theatre (West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St NW #3030, Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2)

Calgary

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Scotiabank Chinook (6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0K4)

Winnipeg

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Polo Park (Polo Park Shopping Center, 817 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3G 3L3)

 

Synopsis:
Directed by John Lee Hancock (SAVING MR. BANKS), THE FOUNDER features the true story of how Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton), a struggling salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. Writer Robert Siegel (THE WRESTLER) details how Kroc maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire. The film also stars Laura Dern as Ray Kroc’s first wife Ethel; John Carroll Lynch as Mac McDonald and Nick Offerman as Dick McDonald.

 

Trailer:

Artwork:

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Elevation Pictures release THE FOUNDER Friday, January 20, 2017.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

#FIRSTLOOK: WYLDSTYLE & EMMET FROM “THE LEGO MOVIE” DOING GOOD IN TORONTO

Our adorable Friends Wyldstyle and Emmet from the eagerly-awaited THE LEGO MOVIE were out doing good in yesterday’s Snowmaggedon and you’ll love the reactions they drew!  While we were all being down amidst the downfall of snow yesterday, the Duo surprised Construction Works in the City with some warm, delicious McCafé Premium Roast Coffee and The Lego Movie Lego Sets, much like the one I’ve been fawning over (see it here). 

No fair! I want my Coffee delivered by Wyldstyle and Emmet too!!

 

Watch them in action below:

 

Warner Bros. releases THE LEGO MOVIE Friday, February 7, 2014. You must see it!

 Everything is awesome!!

 

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

#FOOD: MCDONALD’S CANADA INTRODUCES THE “MCLOBSTER”

It’s finally here!   McDonald’s Canada gives Ontarians a Sandwich to call our own too… *for a limited time only, The McLobster, and it’s actually delicious!  Containing a Soft Roll baked from McDonald‘s Signature Bun Dough, filled with crisp, shredded Lettuce  and a Lobster Salad containing real Lobster chunks, Celery and Salad Dressing, this Creation is an absolute delight.  Finally a McDonald’s Sandwich that tastes distinctly Canadian and has a degree of elegance to it.  Those in the Maritimes have been enjoying it for years and now it’s our time to savour.

Of course, there could always be more Lobster, but we’re not complaining.  For $9 (less than $7 for the Sandwich alone), you too can enjoy a Combo with Fries and a Drink!

Learn more about the McLobster here.

 

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)