Every issue of BarTalk highlights regular discounts available to members from a range of national and regional preferred suppliers. Seasonal promotions and special offers to members are promoted weekly via CBABC News & Jobs. Don’t miss any promotion – subscribe to the member services e-bulletin. Email: members@bccba.org or fill in and fax the sign-up box below to 1-877-669-9601 (toll-free) or 604-669-9601 (Lower Mainland).

Lindt Chocolates for Easter
Hop to it – from March 30 to April 12 enjoy 30 per cent off all regular priced Lindt Chocolate merchandise at Sears’ Robson Street boutique. TECH TIP: Select Chocolate on the Member Savings page, download the invitation flyer, and be sure to show your CBA ID when purchasing in order to access the discount.

Buying a Home or Renewing Your Mortgage?
Based in Western Canada, The Mortgage Group Canada Inc. has been in business for nearly two decades, helping almost a quarter million Canadians find the right mortgage for their financial needs. Take advantage of Ryan Hammerer’s expertise and personalised service with the potential to save you thousands of dollars, all at no cost to you, with your interests (not the lender’s) at heart. Bonus: Get a $100 gift card upon completion of your mortgage. TECH TIP: Select Banking on the Member Savings page.

Open and Shut Case
Bugatti makes a good case for the legal profession. Six different cases, in fact. Five styles in leather, all sized for laptops between 15-17 inches, with or without wheels. Bags range from $145 to $353 and can be personalised with embossing for an additional fee. Orders go in on the 15th and 30th of each month. TECH TIP: Select Lawyer’s Cases on the Member Savings page.

PNE Playland Returns
As of March 30, regular Playpasses (must be more than 48 inches tall) can be purchased at the special discounted CBABC rate of $19.05 before taxes. Compared to the gate price of $26.95, that’s a 36 per cent saving. TECH TIP: Select Youth on the Member Savings page.

Electronic Filing Services
NetLegal, the National Preferred Supplier for electronic legal filing services, is dedicated to providing clients with secure, easy, and reliable access to court information while saving them time and money. Law firms can serve and file documents faster and be notified immediately. Students can practise using the service for free and access articling positions. Information is securely hosted in Canada so data never leaves the country. TECH TIP: Select Service & e-Filing of Documents on the Member Savings page for more information.

This article was published in the April 2009 issue of BarTalk. © 2009 The Canadian Bar Association. All rights reserved.