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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced funding for two major projects in B.C., generating jobs and clean energy. The Township of Langley has given notice it intends to terminate its contract with a local animal shelter and Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa speaks to a woman who was left with a hefty bill following a medical...

The family of a B.C. woman was in Calgary on Saturday to protest outside the consulate of Mexico. Kiara Agnew, 23, was killed while on vacation with her boyfriend Ryan Friesen in Mexico in March 2023. Friesen was arrested and charged, but then acquitted in a Mexican courtroom last September after being found not guilty...

The province is proposing changes to its consumer protection laws to crack down on predatory sales practices and provide more transparency for consumers. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on the proposed law amendments.

A B.C. woman’s ordeal with her new car has her calling for ‘lemon laws’ to protect consumers in Canada. Anne Drewa reports.

In a video posted online, the president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver appears to endorse a pre-listing home inspection service offered by home inspector David Asselin, who he says helps sellers complete purchases faster. The video is part of a larger Global News investigation into complaints over Asselin’s conduct, which now subject...

More than half of all public sector organizations in B.C. are not doing enough to protect against fraud and potentially significant losses – according to a new report from the province’s auditor general. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on the troubling findings.

Some B.C. passengers who were planning to take airlines to small claims court have been told their cases are on hold. As Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa explains, a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision which upheld Air Passenger Protection Regulations may affect the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal’s jurisdiction over these types of claims.

When explaining how British Columbia residents can report cases of price gouging or reselling of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, public safety minister Mike Farnworth said that Consumer Protection BC had already received over 800 complaints, which they will be investigating.

Global’s Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa on B.C. consumer protection laws that can help air travellers get their refunds for flights cancelled because of the pandemic.

The province will be formally tabling legislation providing protections for gig economy workers. In the Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, edition of Focus BC, Richard Zussman speaks with Labour Minister Harry Bains about what these protections will mean for consumers. Plus, Vancouver city councillor Christine Boyle discusses her motion calling for more density and affordability in...

With another large car rally planned from Surrey to the Indian consulate in downtown Vancouver on New Year’s Day Mo Dhaliwal of the Poetic Justice Foundation talks about the about the growing farmers’ solidarity movement in B.C. and whether a partial accord reached in India signals some hope the world’s largest protest will come to...

A B.C. senior is sharing her story after falling for a banking scam where she lost thousands of dollars. Her family is wondering why the bank didn’t do more to protect her at the time of the fraud. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has the story.

Minister Peter Fassbender announces the changes coming to B.C.’s taxi industry to allow current companies to remain competitive and protect consumers using ride-sharing companies.

A new reports says women suffer a greater burden from strokes than men, but because of gaps in the health care system, women need to be advocates for themselves. Tanya Beja reports. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

A rally in solidarity with Punjabi farmers protesting agricultural reform in India hit the streets on Wednesday. It began as a car rally in Surrey before the convoy of cars made their way to the Indian consulate in downtown Vancouver. Organizers of today’s solidarity rally say many B.C. residents have deep ties and connections to...

Ongoing supply chain issues continue to impact vehicle inventory on car lots and the delays are not stopping consumers from getting in line and ordering their dream vehicles. But is there price protection if you place an order and the price increases while you wait? Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has one B.C. couple’s cautionary...

If you’re still struggling to get a refund from an airline that cancelled your flight, B.C. has consumer protection laws that might help you get your money back. With more on who qualifies and the steps you need to take, let’s bring in Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa.

Practices like ‘blind bidding’ and no-subject offers in B.C.’s red-hot real estate market are sparking calls for more government protection for home buyers. Global’s Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has the details.

A protest against B.C.’s soaring gas prices rolling through the Lower Mainland Monday morning. The group says they need consumers to understand the impact of soaring fuel prices. Not only are drivers getting hit at the pump — protesters say unless truckers get some relief — British Columbians will be paying the price every time...

When it comes to home renovations, contractors in B.C. are not required to be licensed and homeowners have few protections when things go wrong. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on the calls for change.