Anne Drewa
Consumer Reporter
Anne Drewa is a graduate of the University of British Columbia (UBC) and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
She is a recipient of two national RTNDA (Radio Television Digital News Association) award scholarships. Anne also is the recipient of a Jack Webster Award for 2010 Best News Reporting of the Year, which was for team coverage of the “Boulder Mountain Avalanche.”
Anne left B.C. to pursue her journalism career and worked in Red Deer, Alta., before spending the next five years in Halifax at ATV (CTV). There, she was awarded a silver medal for “Best New Journalist” from the Atlantic Journalism Awards. In addition to reporting, she also anchored the early morning news. Anne was also the host of CTV’s Good Morning Canada, the network’s weekend national breakfast show.
Anne’s most memorable moments were reporting on Hurricane Juan and covering 9/11, when many of the planes were diverted to Halifax International airport and the city looked after thousands of stranded passengers.
But Anne missed her native West Coast and returned five years later, where she is enjoying being back home on the North Shore and working for Global BC, the station she grew up watching.
Anne is the consumer reporter for Global News Hour at 6.
When she is not reporting, Anne can be found on the ski slopes or running. This is no surprise, since she was a competitive track and field athlete for years and ran for UBC’s varsity team at the national level. She also loves travelling and testing her patience at golf.
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Video Archives
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Consumer Matters: Telus landline service extended
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Consumer Matters: BCAA customer left stranded and frustrated
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Consumer Matters: Popular online scams target people looking for work
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Consumer Matters: Bureaucratic nightmare causes Maple Ridge woman to lose out on Greener Homes grant
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Consumer Matters: CRA tax scam warning
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Consumer Matters: Bank draft fraud warning
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Consumer Matters: Community north of Kamloops calls foul about losing landlines
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Consumer Matters: Marketplace seller checked with bank but still out $10K
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Consumer Matters: B.C. shoppers angered over Loblaws’ lopsided discounts
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Advocates push for household appliance repair
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More customer complaints about telecom service
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Consumer Matters: Scams more sophisticated thanks to artificial intelligence
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Consumer Matters: B.C. man claims he was unfairly ticketed at private parking lot
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Consumer Matters: EV battery replacement cost reality check
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Consumer Matters: B.C. senior who fell victim to failed banking fraud scam wants her money back
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Global BC’s top Consumer Matters stories of 2023
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Consumer Matters: What you need to know about gift cards
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Consumer Matters: Transport Canada reviews complaints of Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid
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Consumer Matters: Electric car owner hit with huge cost to replace battery
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Consumer Matters: Shopping local this holiday season
Author Archives
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Telus’ plans to disconnect B.C. rural residential landlines on hold – for nowHowever, just before the March 8 deadline, Telus informed residents it wouldn’t be canceling landline phone service - at least for now.ConsumerMar 14
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B.C. homeowner ‘blindsided’ by early shutdown of Canada Greener Homes GrantOwner Ryan Cocking of Ryan Heating and Air Conditioning was helping with the application process and said he heard of others having difficulties with applying for the grant.ConsumerFeb 29
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Canada Revenue Agency warns of relentless scams during tax seasonRecently, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre issued a fraud alert stating it’s receiving reports of text messages claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency.ConsumerFeb 27
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RBC customer loses $10,000 after falling victim to bank draft fraudBack in early January, the Vancouver resident was selling a $10,000 luxury watch on Facebook Marketplace. He says he's used the social media platform multiple times without issue.ConsumerJan 30
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B.C. man takes on private parking company over unfair ticketBack in December, Eric Findlay visited a fast food restaurant in Vancouver and parked his vehicle at the private lot managed by Diamond Parking.ConsumerJan 10
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After complaints, Transport Canada launching in-depth review of Chevrolet Volt hybridAn American regulator has also received 61 complaints related to the car’s battery energy control module, Consumer Matters' Anne Drewa reports.ConsumerDec 6, 2023
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B.C. Hyundai Plug-In Hybrid owner hit with $15,000 electric battery costIn November 2017, the Kelowna resident purchased a brand new 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid for around $30,000. But he was recently hit with an unexpected cost.ConsumerNov 30, 2023
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B.C. couple’s dream vacation ruined after Air Canada refuses to take bags off flightThe couple says one bag never left Vancouver and the other three arrived at their home 24 days later with tags indicating their luggage had flown to Mongolia without them.ConsumerSep 28, 2023
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Wait times for some EVs still long in Canada. Why it’s the opposite in the U.S.While wait times for electric vehicles in Canada have improved, they can still be well over a year. It's a situation that hasn't developed south of the border in the United States.ConsumerSep 18, 2023
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Rental vehicle inventory improving, but difficult to find dealBarry Choi also says the type of rental vehicle you select can make a big difference. Smaller cars like a sedan, for example, can cost less than an SUV.ConsumerJul 6, 2023
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Air Canada customer promised refund after double charge for airline ticketsAn Air Canada customer who says she was charged twice for a round trip to the Philippines says the airline has now promised to refund her over $5,000.ConsumerJun 29, 2023
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Air Canada customer outraged after charged twice on credit card for airline ticketsBack in May, the Surrey resident booked two round-trip flights to the Philippines for her and her husband. She was also planning on traveling with their dog, Maki.ConsumerJun 15, 2023
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B.C. company warns Instagram users after account hacked for ransomAdwin Lui of Stigan Media produces digital marketing for Dhaliwal’s company and says for nearly two months he reached out to Meta - Instagram's parent company for help.ConsumerJun 12, 2023
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B.C. driver discovers surprising detail when paying PST on used vehicle in private saleIn B.C., purchasers of a vehicle in a private sale must pay 12 per cent PST at the time of registration, which is calculated two ways.ConsumerMay 25, 2023
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B.C. resident out of pocket hundreds of dollars after applying for Canada Greener Homes GrantA Nelson, B.C. resident who lives in a townhouse wanted to invest in a heat pump for its cooling system, especially during the summer months.ConsumerMay 4, 2023
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B.C. woman fined for parking in a lot she never visitedPrecise ParkLink has an “F” rating with the Better Business Bureau. The BBB states on its website the rating is based on the company’s failure to respond to 116 complaints.ConsumerMay 2, 2023
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BC Hydro heat pump rebate not eligible for condos, frustrated owner findsBC Hydro spokesperson Mora Scott says energy consumption in apartments and condos is significantly lower than single-family homes.ConsumerApr 13, 2023
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Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart’s campaign fails to pay bill to small business ownerLast summer, Malito says he delivered rental furniture which included desks, chairs, and folding tables to Kennedy Stewart’s Vancouver campaign headquarters.ConsumerMar 22, 2023
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How protected are B.C. homeowners when home renovation projects go sideways?Consumer Protection BC – the province’s regulator told Consumer Matters the laws that its responsible for are pretty narrow in scope in terms of when it can intervene.ConsumerFeb 28, 2023
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B.C. homeowners say they’ve lost thousands of dollars after local contractor leaves renovation projects unfinishedOne homeowner said his home has been left unfinished for months after hiring Knotty Boys Construction to do a major home renovation.ConsumerFeb 16, 2023
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Sophisticated Canada Revenue Agency scams circulating ahead of tax seasonThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says reported phishing email scams claiming to be from the CRA almost doubled between 2021 and 2022ConsumerFeb 9, 2023
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Air Canada customer finally receives luggage after AirTag tracks international journey"So frustrating knowing exactly where my bag was and that probably added to a lot of the angst I felt over that 45-day period,” Paul Kliffer told Consumer Matters.ConsumerJan 19, 2023
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Used vehicle prices are dropping. Why you might want to hold off on your purchaseIf you are in the market for a used vehicle, some auto industry experts are advising you to wait until later in the year to make your purchase.ConsumerJan 17, 2023
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Air Canada customer battles airline after AirTag tracks missing bag stuck over 8,000 km awayAfter hearing numerous reports of airlines losing luggage, the couple invested in an Apple AirTag - a wireless tracking device that can attach to several items, including bags.ConsumerJan 11, 2023
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‘The process puts the burden on the Canadian consumer’: Why passengers continue to battle the airlinesSome airline passenger advocates suggest taking the airlines to small claims court, while others would like to see more action taken by the Federal Transport Minister.ConsumerJan 5, 2023