Category Archives: Blog

Welcome to Black Dog’s new and (hopefully) improved blog. We aim to entertain and inform you on all the comings and goings at the store, on the big and small screen and whatever else tickles our fancy. Please enjoy responsibly.

Stage 3: What the What!

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Darren

So with the guidelines for the next phase of getting back to “normal” kicking in July 1st, Black Dog Video suggests the following when in the shop… Please wear a mask if you haven’t been fully vaccinated or even if … Continue reading →

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Closing Early June 28th

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Darren

So seeing as it’s going to be around 1000 degrees come 4pm and that’s when the sun hits the shop, we’ve decided to close at 4 today. We’ll be ready to rock come tomorrow though!

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Pre-Orders! Cool Things!

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Darren

Hey if anyone out there is interested in picking up some swell new releases heading our way, let me know!

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The Black Dog Newsletter: May Days Edition!

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Darren

So we’re in the process of transitioning to a new website – blackdogvideo.ca – so that’s where you can find this week’s newsletter! Plus videos, podcasts and other things! OTHER THINGS!

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Pre-Orders!

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Darren

We’re open for pre-orders for a pile of things that are upcoming! Hit us up if you want/need anything. We’ll give you a nice price and you don’t have to bother with the ugly monster aka Scamazon. Keep the money … Continue reading →

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The Black Dog Video Newsletter: The Horror, The Horror Edition!

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Darren

The Black Dog Video Newsletter: The Horror, The Horror Edition! Now that Trump has finally been imprisoned in space and the 4 year-long nightmare is over, along comes something even scarier! Here’s a list of the 20 best horror films … Continue reading →

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Taking Pre-Orders for January Releases!

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Darren

So very nice things are on the way. Hit us up if you want to pre-order anything for your collection!

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Want to Order some Sweet Things?

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Darren

Hi everybody! I’m going to try to keep this page updated with DVDs and Blu Rays that are being released for you to purchase for your collection! Our prices will be very good and we can even ship them (for … Continue reading →

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This is the End: So Long, Farewell and Goodbye….

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Darren

Well here we are. The last train has pulled out of the station. The lights have been dimmed, the ham chilled. For the past 24 ½ years I’ve steered this video store from it’s humble beginnings (those wild-west days were … Continue reading →

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Father and Son (and sometimes wife) Film Appreciation Class

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Darren

Since we’re all cooped up in our abodes while the plague ravishes the land I thought we’d put together a film appreciation class! Everyday my 14.5 year-old, we’ll call him Swanson, and I (and sometimes his mother, my wife) will … Continue reading →

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