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Consumer
Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy protection in Canada, all stores to remain open
Toys “R” Us says its 82 Canadian stores will continue to operate as usual during the process. Continue reading
46,000 Ram trucks recalled in Canada for safety issues
Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost half a million Ram heavy-duty pickups and medium-duty trucks because their water pumps could be defective, about 46,000 of which are in Canada. Continue reading
St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation to build 10-bed hospice in Dundas
St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign in support of a 10-bed hospice in Dundas. Continue reading
Will Toys ‘R’ Us stick around in Canada? And other questions, answered
The toy store company has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States and plans to do the same in Canada. Continue reading
Montreal luxury real estate sales spike as Toronto, Vancouver’s slump
In Montreal, sales of condominiums and homes over $1 million jumped 60% year-over-year this July and August. Continue reading
Equifax hack: When to give out your Social Insurance Number (it’s less often than you might think)
Did Equifax require the Social Insurance Numbers of the affected Canadians? Not necessarily, but they did nothing wrong in asking for and collecting it. Continue reading
Equifax hack may have exposed 100,000 Canadians’ personal info
Equifax Inc. says approximately 100,000 Canadian consumers may have had their personal information compromised. Continue reading
Air Canada seeks credit card partner to help launch new loyalty system
The airline has served notice that it plans to end its relationship with Aeroplan parent Aimia. Continue reading
Why a B.C. woman says Canada Post’s ‘safe drop’ is not safe
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
“It’s just like leaving money unguarded.” Continue reading
Peterborough pumpkin stand donates profit to Brock Mission men’s shelter
A Peterborough resident is making a difference this fall by selling pumpkins and other vegetables for a good cause. All funds go towards the Brock Mission men’s shelter in Peterborough. Continue reading
