
Calgary senior out tens of thousands of dollars after what she calls a contractor nightmare
Videos
-
Calgary senior out tens of thousands of dollars after what she calls a contractor nightmare
02:25 | August 3, 2022
-
Business booms as tens of thousands attend Lilic Festival
02:28 | June 2, 2024
-
Grab your fork for the Fourth Street Pancake Showdown
04:01 | July 2, 2023
-
‘A beautiful process’: Cremation company to make aquamation legal in Alberta
01:50 | April 24, 2023
-
Canine commute to dog park on Calgary school bus making tails wag with delight
01:47 | February 3, 2023
-
Calgary’s iconic Rose & Crown closes its doors
02:00 | January 5, 2023
-
Calgary Archery Centre set to close after more than 20 years in business
01:55 | September 15, 2022
-
Golden Inn, golden era: Chinatown mainstay closes after more than 4 decades
01:52 | August 5, 2022
-
Police investigate after crash takes out Calgary bar patio
02:16 | August 4, 2022
-
New project brings ‘desperately needed’ indoor farming to Calgary Tower
01:27 | June 28, 2022
-
Calgary Chamber hosts discussion on 2022 federal budget
04:51 | April 9, 2022
-
Counter protesters turn out to voice opposition to ongoing anti-mandate rallies
01:56 | March 19, 2022
-
COVID-19: Downtown Calgary braces for provincial work-from-home mandates to be lifted
01:57 | February 17, 2022
-
Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination
02:07 | February 9, 2022
-
‘My biggest downfall was COVID-19’: Calgary trophy shop closes after 55 years
01:44 | November 24, 2021
-
The holiday spirit is sweeping over Banff
01:51 | November 19, 2021
-
Calgary-made products making waves this year
04:41 | September 29, 2021
-
New Banff tea house becoming foodie destination
04:19 | September 19, 2021
-
Is Alberta’s plan to remove all COVID-19 restrictions risky for business?
02:18 | July 29, 2021
-
Calgary businesses ‘definitely struggling’ after being hit by fire, COVID-19
01:26 | July 27, 2021
-
Chestermere residents rally around local businesses at risk of going under
01:47 | May 24, 2021
-
Small Calgary charity donates electric lift, renovations to 7-year-old with spina bifida
02:00 | May 21, 2021
-
COVID-19 pivot: barber opens shop in ‘world’s largest man cave’
01:41 | April 14, 2021
-
New Alberta restrictions as COVID-19 deaths expected to rise
02:32 | December 13, 2020
-
Calls for an exemption to gathering limits of 15-people or fewer
02:03 | October 29, 2020
-
‘How far do you let it bleed?’: Calgary restaurants face uncertain future amid COVID-19 crisis
01:44 | May 26, 2020
-
Preparing for a return to Fort McMurray
02:38 | May 14, 2016
-
Calgary senior out tens of thousands of dollars after what she calls a contractor nightmare
02:25 | August 3, 2022
-
Business booms as tens of thousands attend Lilic Festival
02:28 | June 2, 2024
-
Grab your fork for the Fourth Street Pancake Showdown
04:01 | July 2, 2023
-
‘A beautiful process’: Cremation company to make aquamation legal in Alberta
01:50 | April 24, 2023
-
Canine commute to dog park on Calgary school bus making tails wag with delight
01:47 | February 3, 2023
-
Calgary’s iconic Rose & Crown closes its doors
02:00 | January 5, 2023
-
Calgary Archery Centre set to close after more than 20 years in business
01:55 | September 15, 2022
-
Golden Inn, golden era: Chinatown mainstay closes after more than 4 decades
01:52 | August 5, 2022
-
Police investigate after crash takes out Calgary bar patio
02:16 | August 4, 2022
-
New project brings ‘desperately needed’ indoor farming to Calgary Tower
01:27 | June 28, 2022
-
Calgary Chamber hosts discussion on 2022 federal budget
04:51 | April 9, 2022
-
Counter protesters turn out to voice opposition to ongoing anti-mandate rallies
01:56 | March 19, 2022
-
COVID-19: Downtown Calgary braces for provincial work-from-home mandates to be lifted
01:57 | February 17, 2022
-
Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination
02:07 | February 9, 2022
-
‘My biggest downfall was COVID-19’: Calgary trophy shop closes after 55 years
01:44 | November 24, 2021
-
The holiday spirit is sweeping over Banff
01:51 | November 19, 2021
-
Calgary-made products making waves this year
04:41 | September 29, 2021
-
New Banff tea house becoming foodie destination
04:19 | September 19, 2021
-
Is Alberta’s plan to remove all COVID-19 restrictions risky for business?
02:18 | July 29, 2021
-
Calgary businesses ‘definitely struggling’ after being hit by fire, COVID-19
01:26 | July 27, 2021
-
Chestermere residents rally around local businesses at risk of going under
01:47 | May 24, 2021
-
Small Calgary charity donates electric lift, renovations to 7-year-old with spina bifida
02:00 | May 21, 2021
-
COVID-19 pivot: barber opens shop in ‘world’s largest man cave’
01:41 | April 14, 2021
-
New Alberta restrictions as COVID-19 deaths expected to rise
02:32 | December 13, 2020
-
Calls for an exemption to gathering limits of 15-people or fewer
02:03 | October 29, 2020
-
‘How far do you let it bleed?’: Calgary restaurants face uncertain future amid COVID-19 crisis
01:44 | May 26, 2020
-
Preparing for a return to Fort McMurray
02:38 | May 14, 2016
Calgary senior out tens of thousands of dollars after what she calls a contractor nightmare
Description
August 3, 2022
A Calgary retiree who dreamed of setting up her own vegan café and grocer is now out tens of thousands of dollars after she says her contractor bailed. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, contractor complaints are unfortunately too common in Canada.
-
Calgary senior out tens of thousands of dollars after what she calls a contractor nightmare02:25 | August 3, 2022
-
Business booms as tens of thousands attend Lilic Festival02:28 | June 2, 2024
-
Grab your fork for the Fourth Street Pancake Showdown04:01 | July 2, 2023
-
‘A beautiful process’: Cremation company to make aquamation legal in Alberta01:50 | April 24, 2023
-
Canine commute to dog park on Calgary school bus making tails wag with delight01:47 | February 3, 2023
-
Calgary’s iconic Rose & Crown closes its doors02:00 | January 5, 2023
-
Calgary Archery Centre set to close after more than 20 years in business01:55 | September 15, 2022
-
Golden Inn, golden era: Chinatown mainstay closes after more than 4 decades01:52 | August 5, 2022
-
Police investigate after crash takes out Calgary bar patio02:16 | August 4, 2022
-
New project brings ‘desperately needed’ indoor farming to Calgary Tower01:27 | June 28, 2022
-
Calgary Chamber hosts discussion on 2022 federal budget04:51 | April 9, 2022
-
Counter protesters turn out to voice opposition to ongoing anti-mandate rallies01:56 | March 19, 2022
-
COVID-19: Downtown Calgary braces for provincial work-from-home mandates to be lifted01:57 | February 17, 2022
-
Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination02:07 | February 9, 2022
-
‘My biggest downfall was COVID-19’: Calgary trophy shop closes after 55 years01:44 | November 24, 2021
-
The holiday spirit is sweeping over Banff01:51 | November 19, 2021
-
Calgary-made products making waves this year04:41 | September 29, 2021
-
New Banff tea house becoming foodie destination04:19 | September 19, 2021
-
Is Alberta’s plan to remove all COVID-19 restrictions risky for business?02:18 | July 29, 2021
-
Calgary businesses ‘definitely struggling’ after being hit by fire, COVID-1901:26 | July 27, 2021
-
Chestermere residents rally around local businesses at risk of going under01:47 | May 24, 2021
-
Small Calgary charity donates electric lift, renovations to 7-year-old with spina bifida02:00 | May 21, 2021
-
COVID-19 pivot: barber opens shop in ‘world’s largest man cave’01:41 | April 14, 2021
-
New Alberta restrictions as COVID-19 deaths expected to rise02:32 | December 13, 2020
-
Calls for an exemption to gathering limits of 15-people or fewer02:03 | October 29, 2020
-
‘How far do you let it bleed?’: Calgary restaurants face uncertain future amid COVID-19 crisis01:44 | May 26, 2020
-
Preparing for a return to Fort McMurray02:38 | May 14, 2016
-
Calgary senior out tens of thousands of dollars after what she calls a contractor nightmare02:25 | August 3, 2022
-
Business booms as tens of thousands attend Lilic Festival02:28 | June 2, 2024
-
Grab your fork for the Fourth Street Pancake Showdown04:01 | July 2, 2023
-
‘A beautiful process’: Cremation company to make aquamation legal in Alberta01:50 | April 24, 2023
-
Canine commute to dog park on Calgary school bus making tails wag with delight01:47 | February 3, 2023
-
Calgary’s iconic Rose & Crown closes its doors02:00 | January 5, 2023
-
Calgary Archery Centre set to close after more than 20 years in business01:55 | September 15, 2022
-
Golden Inn, golden era: Chinatown mainstay closes after more than 4 decades01:52 | August 5, 2022
-
Police investigate after crash takes out Calgary bar patio02:16 | August 4, 2022
-
New project brings ‘desperately needed’ indoor farming to Calgary Tower01:27 | June 28, 2022
-
Calgary Chamber hosts discussion on 2022 federal budget04:51 | April 9, 2022
-
Counter protesters turn out to voice opposition to ongoing anti-mandate rallies01:56 | March 19, 2022
-
COVID-19: Downtown Calgary braces for provincial work-from-home mandates to be lifted01:57 | February 17, 2022
-
Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination02:07 | February 9, 2022
-
‘My biggest downfall was COVID-19’: Calgary trophy shop closes after 55 years01:44 | November 24, 2021
-
The holiday spirit is sweeping over Banff01:51 | November 19, 2021
-
Calgary-made products making waves this year04:41 | September 29, 2021
-
New Banff tea house becoming foodie destination04:19 | September 19, 2021
-
Is Alberta’s plan to remove all COVID-19 restrictions risky for business?02:18 | July 29, 2021
-
Calgary businesses ‘definitely struggling’ after being hit by fire, COVID-1901:26 | July 27, 2021
-
Chestermere residents rally around local businesses at risk of going under01:47 | May 24, 2021
-
Small Calgary charity donates electric lift, renovations to 7-year-old with spina bifida02:00 | May 21, 2021
-
COVID-19 pivot: barber opens shop in ‘world’s largest man cave’01:41 | April 14, 2021
-
New Alberta restrictions as COVID-19 deaths expected to rise02:32 | December 13, 2020
-
Calls for an exemption to gathering limits of 15-people or fewer02:03 | October 29, 2020
-
‘How far do you let it bleed?’: Calgary restaurants face uncertain future amid COVID-19 crisis01:44 | May 26, 2020
-
Preparing for a return to Fort McMurray02:38 | May 14, 2016
Calgary senior out tens of thousands of dollars after what she calls a contractor nightmare
Description
August 3, 2022
A Calgary retiree who dreamed of setting up her own vegan café and grocer is now out tens of thousands of dollars after she says her contractor bailed. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, contractor complaints are unfortunately too common in Canada.
National News
-
Severe storm kills 2 in New Jersey as floods submerge properties1:5712 hours ago
-
Fauja Singh, world’s oldest marathoner, dies at 114 after hit-and-run1:4611 hours ago
-
Netanyahu’s coalition government fractures after key partner quits2:0411 hours ago
-
Canadians under smoky skies, air quality alerts as wildfires persist1:4911 hours ago
-
Canada’s inflation rate rises to 1.9% in June1:5411 hours ago
-
Carney says tariff-free trade deal with U.S. is unlikely2:0411 hours ago
-
Cabinet minister under scrutiny over letters supporting terror group ‘member’2:1011 hours ago
-
Global National: July 1522:2212 hours ago
-
Letters reveal public safety minister’s support of suspected terror group ‘member’3:1213 hours ago
-
Epstein files: Trump, Bondi dismiss ‘made up’ documents as House Republicans block releasing them3:1415 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Fauja Singh, world’s oldest marathoner, dies at 114 after hit-and-run1:4611 hours ago
-
Netanyahu’s coalition government fractures after key partner quits2:0411 hours ago
-
Carney says tariff-free trade deal with U.S. is unlikely2:0411 hours ago
-
Business Matters: Canada’s inflation rate rises to 1.9% in June2:2019 hours ago
-
‘Very serious’: Russia wants to know what motivated Trump’s 50-day deadline to end war in Ukraine2:2319 hours ago
-
Man who became world’s oldest marathon runner at Toronto race dies in hit-and-run0:5818 hours ago
-
Attack in Langley leaves woman with serious burns1:5318 hours ago
-
NASA reveals closest photos of the sun ever taken1:4818 hours ago
-
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: EU warns Trump that 30% tariff would kill trade with the U.S.2:542 days ago
-
Investigation into Air India plane finds fuel was cut off moments before crash1:503 days ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
NORAD alerted to small plane ‘hijacking’ incident at Vancouver airport2:218 hours ago
-
Alleged Vancouver gang leader arrested in U.S.2:0812 hours ago
-
Attack in Langley leaves woman with serious burns1:5318 hours ago
-
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his family under police protection after death threat2:3817 hours ago
-
Man who became world’s oldest marathon runner at Toronto race dies in hit-and-run0:5818 hours ago
-
FBI add former Canadian Olympic snowboarder to most wanted list0:454 months ago
-
Letters reveal public safety minister’s support of suspected terror group ‘member’3:1213 hours ago
-
US resident denied re-entry after visiting family in New Brunswick2:0020 hours ago
-
California mom arrested after 1-year-old dies in hot car while she got lip filler at spa0:345 days ago
Canada
-
Canadians under smoky skies, air quality alerts as wildfires persist1:4911 hours ago
-
Canada’s inflation rate rises to 1.9% in June1:5411 hours ago
-
Cabinet minister under scrutiny over letters supporting terror group ‘member’2:1011 hours ago
-
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his family under police protection after death threat2:3817 hours ago
-
3 injured, Deerfoot Trail closed after dramatic crash1:1517 hours ago
-
Carney says talks will ‘intensify’ as he meets with cabinet amid Trump’s 35% tariffs0:5319 hours ago
-
Canada needs ‘more people leaving than coming,’ Poilievre says1:5418 hours ago
-
Air quality alerts issued as wildfire smoke sweeps across central Canada1:5518 hours ago
-
‘He will be conflicted at every turn’: Poilievre pushes Carney to sell assets2:021 day ago
-
Extreme weather leads to wildfires, evacuations, floods across Canada1:3618 hours ago
U.S. News
-
New York City subway, streets flood after intense rains1:3719 hours ago
-
Texas floods: Recovery efforts resume after parts of Kerr County again overwhelmed by rain1:5520 hours ago
-
Large parts of the Northeastern U.S. inundated by rain1:2120 hours ago
-
Canadian-American denied re-entry at US border after New Brunswick trip1:5018 hours ago
-
Bitcoin soars past $120,000 USD as U.S. Congress kicks off ‘crypto week’1:572 days ago
-
Trump says U.S. will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine1:402 days ago
-
Fires burn out of control at the Grand Canyon1:522 days ago
-
Trump showered with boos at Met Life Stadium during FIFA Club World Cup0:472 days ago
-
‘Horrible’: At least 9 killed in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility1:382 days ago
-
‘The cruelty is the point’: Democratic lawmakers slam ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ during tour of facility1:494 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Fauja Singh, world’s oldest marathoner, dies at 114 after hit-and-run1:4611 hours ago
-
Netanyahu’s coalition government fractures after key partner quits2:0411 hours ago
-
Israel attacks neighbours as coalition splits1:4815 hours ago
-
PGA’s No. 1 ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler strikes philosophical tone ahead of British Open2:2316 hours ago
-
‘Very serious’: Russia wants to know what motivated Trump’s 50-day deadline to end war in Ukraine2:2319 hours ago
-
Man who became world’s oldest marathon runner at Toronto race dies in hit-and-run0:5818 hours ago
-
Trump gives Putin ultimatum for ending Ukraine war1:5318 hours ago
-
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: EU warns Trump that 30% tariff would kill trade with the U.S.2:542 days ago
-
Four killed in small plane crash at Southend Airport in London0:332 days ago
-
Trump ‘very unhappy’ with Russia, threatens 100% tariffs if no deal to end Ukraine war in 50 days2:042 days ago
Politics
-
Netanyahu’s coalition government fractures after key partner quits2:0411 hours ago
-
Carney says tariff-free trade deal with U.S. is unlikely2:0411 hours ago
-
Cabinet minister under scrutiny over letters supporting terror group ‘member’2:1011 hours ago
-
Texada Island’s lone grizzly bear shot and killed1:5712 hours ago
-
New Westminster public disorder concerns2:0212 hours ago
-
BC Representative for Children and Youth calls on province to do more to protect children in care1:3712 hours ago
-
Letters reveal public safety minister’s support of suspected terror group ‘member’3:1213 hours ago
-
Epstein files: Trump, Bondi dismiss ‘made up’ documents as House Republicans block releasing them3:1415 hours ago
-
Sunbury-York South council on pause after suspension and resignations2:0316 hours ago
-
N.B. rent assistance no longer accepting applications because funds for fiscal year spent2:0116 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health Matters: Perimenopause vs Menopause4:3919 hours ago
-
Health Matters: Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,3002:2019 hours ago
-
Rising obesity rates in Canada4:2019 hours ago
-
Brampton first responders help grant Make-A-Wish1:561 day ago
-
Health Matters: Obesity rates increased during COVID-19 pandemic2:302 days ago
-
Health Matters: Multiple provinces reporting more measles cases2:115 days ago
-
Seek shade: Alberta man with melanoma shares the dangers of not covering up2:205 days ago
-
Toronto air ambulances out of service in the region1:375 days ago
-
Health Matters: UN warns millions will die if HIV funding isn’t replaced2:106 days ago
-
Canada’s wildfire smoke ‘suffocating,’ needs ‘better’ management: U.S. reps1:376 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Quebec terrorism suspects didn’t get guns and ammo from us: Canadian Forces1:4118 hours ago
-
Federal Vaccine Injury Support Program leaving some injured people waiting for years3:012 weeks ago
-
Whistleblowers allege ‘high school’ workplace inside federal program2:482 weeks ago
-
‘Chaos’ inside Federal Vaccine Injury Support Program4:032 weeks ago
-
Cost to host 2026 FIFA World Cup keeps going up4:063 weeks ago
-
What does the Middle East conflict mean for oil prices?2:013 weeks ago
-
Is Iran close to a nuclear weapon? Why Israel’s Netanyahu thinks they are2:264 weeks ago
-
Suspected Alberta serial killer unmasked after 50 years4:054 weeks ago
-
Indian agent alleged to be behind Jagmeet Singh surveillance3:211 month ago
-
‘White collar bloodbath’: Will AI destroy the entry-level office job?2:161 month ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:363 months ago
-
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4810 months ago
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0514 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2421 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2125 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0032 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5735 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1436 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1139 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3833 months ago