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Skate Canada to offer special Summer Sizzle packages to the 2007 HomeSense Skate Canada International

(July 5, 2007 - Ottawa, ON) - Skate Canada is offering a special limited time discount for all-event ticket packages for the 2007 HomeSense Skate Canada International, which takes place Nov. 1- 4 at the Colisée Pepsi in Québec City, Québec.

Anyone who purchases an all-event ticket package between July 9 - 31, 2007 will receive a 15 per cent discount on the regular all-event ticket package price. The special discount brings the all-event ticket prices to $123.25 and $106.25, plus applicable surcharges.

“We’re encouraging fans to plan their mini winter break early and take in the 2007 HomeSense Skate Canada International in Québec City, one of the most beautiful winter destinations in the world,” said Jackie Stell-Buckingham, Skate Canada Director of Skating Programs and Events. “This is an excellent opportunity to see some of the world’s best skaters compete for international titles as they begin to set their sights on the 2010 Games in Vancouver.”

Fans in Québec City will be treated to performances from some of the world’s best skaters as they compete for the 2007 HomeSense Skate Canada International titles. The event will feature outstanding talent, including:

• 2007 world champion Brian Joubert
• Three-time Canadian Champion and 2006 Olympic bronze medallist Jeff Buttle
• World silver medallist Mao Asada
• U.S. silver medallist Emily Hughes
• Three-time Canadian Champion and 2006 HomeSense Skate Canada International Champion Joannie Rochette
• World bronze medallists (pair) Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy
• 2007 Canadian Pair Champions Jessica Dubé and Bryce Davison
• Two-time world ice dance champions Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski
• 2006 world junior ice dance champions and Canadian silver medallists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir

HomeSense Skate Canada International is the second of six competitions in the yearly International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The other events take place in the United States, China, France, Russia and Japan. Skaters are awarded points based on their placements in the series’ events. The top-six men and ladies and top-six pair and ice dance teams qualify for the ISU Grand Prix Final.

All-event ticket packages are available for purchase by phone at 418-691-7211 or 1-800-900-SHOW, online at www.billetech.com, or in person at the Colisée Pepsi box office.

Skate Canada, the national governing body responsible for the development and administration of figure skating in Canada, is the largest figure skating association in the world. With skating programs for athletes of all ages, offered at 1326 clubs across the country, Skate Canada is an association dedicated to providing every Canadian the opportunity to experience the passion, spirit and triumph of skating.

HomeSense is a chain of over 65 retail stores in Canada, offering brand name and designer home décor items sourced from around the world, and offered at up to 60% less than department and specialty stores - everyday. HomeSense offers a tremendous, rapidly changing selection of unique quality home décor, accessories, giftware, and decorative accent pieces. HomeSense is a division of Winners Merchants International L.P., owned by The TJX Companies, Inc., which operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Bob's Stores and HomeGoods in the U.S. in addition to Winners in Canada and T.K. Maxx in the U.K. and Ireland. For more information on HomeSense or for store locations, customers can call 1.866.HOME 707, or log on to www.homesense.ca.