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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.

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...

Spring is a popular time to for home renovations, but it can also be a risky venture. Here in B.C., when projects go wrong with a bad renovator, homeowners have few consumer protections– with the exception of going to court. But B.C.’s housing critic is calling for change. Here’s Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa with...

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.

B.C. homeowners Jordan Steiger and his wife Sasha say they have lost tens of thousands of dollars after they hired a contractor for home renovations who failed to complete the work. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has their story and how homeowners can protect themselves.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

At a press conference on protecting consumers in the B.C. real estate market, Premier Christy Clark promised more announcements on housing affordability will soon be made.

Consumer Protection BC examined 40 home inspection contracts and found that half-exposed home buyers to huge risks that jeopardized their investment. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa explains.