Consumer Archive
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Halifax Water warning homeowners about water filtration scam
Posted on 10.03.2017 | No CommentsHalifax Water is sending out a warning after receiving numerous reports of salesmen trying to sell products on their behalf. The salesmen work for an Ontario-based company and are using door-to-door sales techniques. -
Black Friday frenzy as Edmonton shoppers seek early deals
Posted on 25.11.2016 | No CommentsDozens of Edmonton shoppers lined up early Friday morning, braving the freezing temperatures in anticipation of hot Black Friday deals. -
Wal-Mart dishing out Cyber Monday deals on Black Friday
Posted on 21.11.2016 | No CommentsWal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it's kicking off its so-called "Cyber Monday" deals at 12:01 a.m. EST Friday for the first time ever. -
Energy minister working to improve access to energy retrofit program in northern Ontario
Posted on 18.11.2016 | No CommentsOntario's energy minister says he is working to ensure Ontarians can access an energy retrofit program, after the NDP noted issues making it inaccessible for some northerners. -
Fluctuating food prices causing Canadians to change shopping habits: poll
Posted on 14.11.2016 | No CommentsA new study suggests nearly one-quarter of Canadians are worried about how to pay for groceries, with more than 50 per cent shifting their shopping habits amid fluctuating food prices. -
Free trial trouble for gym joiner
Posted on 28.10.2016 | No CommentsA Brampton woman who signed up to join an upscale North American fitness club on the basis she could change her mind within two weeks says she was enrolled against her wishes. -
Calgary Police Association telemarketing campaign spurs complaints, but it’s not a scam
Posted on 25.10.2016 | No CommentsSome people receiving those calls, like Joseph Xu, feel the callers are pushy. He was initially worried it was a scam. -
‘Misfit’ produce makes grocery store debut in Alberta Save-On-Foods locations
Posted on 15.10.2016 | No CommentsMisshapen fruits and vegetables are being diverted from the landfill thanks to an innovative program launched by a southern Alberta farmers' cooperative. -
Corus Radio becomes first Canadian commercial broadcaster on Apple Music
Posted on 11.10.2016 | No CommentsAs of Tuesday, Corus Radio has become the first Canadian commercial radio broadcaster to offer programming through Apple’s online music streaming service. -
Flood plagues Kelowna business during move-out
Posted on 24.09.2016 | No CommentsThe Little Hobo was packing up and removing the last items from their Lawrence Avenue location Friday when a waterline broke, flooding the restaurant. -
Drought reaches 1,000 families in southwestern Nova Scotia
Posted on 16.09.2016 | No CommentsResidents elsewhere in the province are also now being asked to conserve water. -
How Do We Solve Canada’s $31-Billion Food Waste Problem?
Posted on 08.08.2016 | No CommentsLooking at the food system in Canada is a study in contrasts. On one hand, one in eight Canadian families struggle to put food on the table, and over 800,000 people visit a food bank each month. On the other hand, we waste $31 billion in food each year...
