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B.C. Toyota owner battles automaker over $13K bill after transmission failsDona Wilkie says she contacted her Toyota dealership as soon as she arrived home after her road trip, only to receive shocking news.ConsumerOct 19
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StubHub World Cup ticket complaints now under investigation in B.C.Consumer Protection BC administers the Ticket Sales Act, which sets out rules around transparency and accountability in ticket sales and when someone may be entitled to a refund.EconomyJun 26
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B.C. truck drivers protest high diesel prices: ‘We work for free right now’The war in Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are limiting global diesel supply, driving up prices worldwide.EconomySep 25
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What could happen to home prices if the foreign buyers ban expires?The foreign homebuyers ban is scheduled to expire on Jan 1, 2027, which means home prices are at risk of rising sharply if there is pent up demand from non-residents.ConsumerOct 13
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Alberta referendum result removes a ‘major’ uncertainty, businesses sayAfter the majority of Albertans voted to remain in Canada, the Canadian dollar increased in value and some business leaders say the result should bring confidence to businesses.CanadaOct 20
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Saskatchewan is ‘choosing Canada’ for new AI data centres, minister saysSaskatchewan has released its framework for AI data centres. It ensures data protection by focusing on Canadian applicants, the province said.PoliticsAug 27
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Cell phone delivery scam continues to defraud CanadiansB.C. resident Jeannie Moss says she owes Rogers over $4,000 after being scammed. “They had my phone number, my address, everything,” Moss told Consumer Matters.ConsumerAug 19
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Air Canada still carrying U.S. alcohol as Ottawa pushes ‘Buy Canadian’Toronto-based Porter Airlines, meanwhile, says it has exclusively embraced Canadian beer, wine and cocktail products onboard its flights.ConsumerAug 25
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Man acquitted in murder of Winnipeg teen given 10 years for violent Vancouver sex assaultMark Edward Grant, who turns 63 on Friday, was originally charged with unlawful confinement, sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats.CrimeAug 13
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Wildfires near Clinton, B.C. merge, stretching nearly 670 square kilometresAn update from BC Wildfire Service said the Pear Lake and Fiftynine Creek blazes combined and remained very active on Sunday, moving north and northeast of the Chasm area.CanadaJul 26
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Will Canada get deal with U.S. before new tariffs? ‘We’ll see,’ says CarneyCanada’s approach for a trade deal with the United States includes 'comprehensive' discussions on all sectors, not just on a few specific sectors, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.EconomyAug 6
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‘I feel so bad and so trapped’: Rogers customer falls victim to sophisticated delivery scamThe B.C. resident says back in February, she signed up for a new device through her Rogers app and added a new phone line to her account.ConsumerJul 16
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What are the ‘discriminatory measures’ Trump is citing for new tariffs?'He [Trump] keeps talking about how the world takes advantage of the U.S., so rather than presenting himself as the bully, he's the defender.'CanadaJul 21
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Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?Canada’s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.CanadaJul 3
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Will new CRTC rules truly lead to lower bills?Every couple of years, Marc Nanni makes a call to his home internet provider to see if he can find some savings on his monthly bill.EconomyJun 28
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‘It hurts’: Retired B.C. couple out $17K after TD banking nightmareRecently, the federal government passed Bill C-15 to help combat consumer financial fraud, but Democracy Watch argues its consumer protections are still weak.ConsumerJun 10
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Toronto drug squad officer sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug chargesThe justice told court the officer pleaded guilty to a series of offences committed while he was a police officer and had no criminal record at the time.CrimeJun 9
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Road to the Referendum: What would happen to border city of Lloydminster?The speculation and conversation over what it would mean if Alberta became its own country is intensified in Lloydminster, the unique city divided by the border with Saskatchewan.PoliticsJun 2
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Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over ‘safety issues’Kanye West was scheduled to perform at the Pulse of Gaia festival on July 18 and Travis Scott was supposed to take the stage on July 17 at Hellwatt festival.EntertainmentJun 1
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Some Ontario homeowners hit ‘breaking point,’ miss mortgage payments: reportHigh-market prices and rates in places like the GTA are creating strain for many mortgage holders, but an Equifax official said the market is not the only factor.EconomyMay 26