Consumer Matters: Homeowners say they’ve lost thousands after contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished
Videos
-
Consumer Matters: Homeowners say they’ve lost thousands after contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished
04:05 | February 16, 2023
-
British Columbians say WestJet has ‘ghosted’ them after being stranded in Mexico
03:46 | February 26, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 26
21:49 | February 26, 2026
-
Myles Gray hearing hears from victim’s family doctor
02:32 | February 26, 2026
-
Getting the grass ready in BC Place for the FIFA World Cup
03:01 | February 26, 2026
-
Parents of boy killed by a bus at Horseshoe Bay say they’re getting little information on investigations
02:36 | February 26, 2026
-
Environmental group slams B.C. LNG policy
01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
Abbotsford votes down supportive housing project
01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
B.C.’s Sikh community reacts to Carney’s trip to India
02:08 | February 26, 2026
-
Officials announce VPD training academy
02:06 | February 26, 2026
-
Crown applies for dangerous offender declaration for man who attacked senior
01:53 | February 26, 2026
-
Global BC Curious Minds: Sharing Indigenous astronomical knowledge
01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
This is BC: A life dedicated to avalanche safety
02:06 | February 26, 2026
-
Interviews with police played at Myles Gray public hearing
02:42 | February 25, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 25
22:56 | February 25, 2026
-
Book your 2026 summer travel now, experts say
02:46 | February 25, 2026
-
Vancouver council approves plan to open new VPD academy
01:58 | February 25, 2026
-
Extortions now impacting business decisions
02:06 | February 25, 2026
-
Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway
02:55 | February 25, 2026
-
Speed limit reduced in some Vancouver neighbourhoods
01:56 | February 25, 2026
-
B.C. electrification questions
01:52 | February 25, 2026
-
Second Narrows Rail Bridge broken
01:45 | February 25, 2026
-
Lapu Lapu festival victim calls for 2026 event to be cancelled
02:34 | February 25, 2026
-
Pink Shirt Day 2026
03:52 | February 25, 2026
-
Global BC Curious Minds: The Dome’s innovative technology
01:45 | February 25, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 24
19:32 | February 24, 2026
-
BC business community criticizes PST changes
01:44 | February 24, 2026
-
More questions about Lapu Lapu tragedy donations
02:07 | February 24, 2026
-
Public hearing resumes into 2015 death of Myles Gray
02:07 | February 24, 2026
-
Bus shelter vandalism spree
01:56 | February 24, 2026
-
Controversy over New West tiny home plan
01:48 | February 24, 2026
-
B.C. government gift card questions
02:05 | February 24, 2026
-
Consumer Matters: Homeowners say they’ve lost thousands after contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished
04:05 | February 16, 2023
-
British Columbians say WestJet has ‘ghosted’ them after being stranded in Mexico
03:46 | February 26, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 26
21:49 | February 26, 2026
-
Myles Gray hearing hears from victim’s family doctor
02:32 | February 26, 2026
-
Getting the grass ready in BC Place for the FIFA World Cup
03:01 | February 26, 2026
-
Parents of boy killed by a bus at Horseshoe Bay say they’re getting little information on investigations
02:36 | February 26, 2026
-
Environmental group slams B.C. LNG policy
01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
Abbotsford votes down supportive housing project
01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
B.C.’s Sikh community reacts to Carney’s trip to India
02:08 | February 26, 2026
-
Officials announce VPD training academy
02:06 | February 26, 2026
-
Crown applies for dangerous offender declaration for man who attacked senior
01:53 | February 26, 2026
-
Global BC Curious Minds: Sharing Indigenous astronomical knowledge
01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
This is BC: A life dedicated to avalanche safety
02:06 | February 26, 2026
-
Interviews with police played at Myles Gray public hearing
02:42 | February 25, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 25
22:56 | February 25, 2026
-
Book your 2026 summer travel now, experts say
02:46 | February 25, 2026
-
Vancouver council approves plan to open new VPD academy
01:58 | February 25, 2026
-
Extortions now impacting business decisions
02:06 | February 25, 2026
-
Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway
02:55 | February 25, 2026
-
Speed limit reduced in some Vancouver neighbourhoods
01:56 | February 25, 2026
-
B.C. electrification questions
01:52 | February 25, 2026
-
Second Narrows Rail Bridge broken
01:45 | February 25, 2026
-
Lapu Lapu festival victim calls for 2026 event to be cancelled
02:34 | February 25, 2026
-
Pink Shirt Day 2026
03:52 | February 25, 2026
-
Global BC Curious Minds: The Dome’s innovative technology
01:45 | February 25, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 24
19:32 | February 24, 2026
-
BC business community criticizes PST changes
01:44 | February 24, 2026
-
More questions about Lapu Lapu tragedy donations
02:07 | February 24, 2026
-
Public hearing resumes into 2015 death of Myles Gray
02:07 | February 24, 2026
-
Bus shelter vandalism spree
01:56 | February 24, 2026
-
Controversy over New West tiny home plan
01:48 | February 24, 2026
-
B.C. government gift card questions
02:05 | February 24, 2026
Consumer Matters: Homeowners say they’ve lost thousands after contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished
Description
February 16, 2023
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.
-
Consumer Matters: Homeowners say they’ve lost thousands after contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished04:05 | February 16, 2023 -
British Columbians say WestJet has ‘ghosted’ them after being stranded in Mexico03:46 | February 26, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 2621:49 | February 26, 2026 -
Myles Gray hearing hears from victim’s family doctor02:32 | February 26, 2026 -
Getting the grass ready in BC Place for the FIFA World Cup03:01 | February 26, 2026 -
Parents of boy killed by a bus at Horseshoe Bay say they’re getting little information on investigations02:36 | February 26, 2026 -
Environmental group slams B.C. LNG policy01:56 | February 26, 2026 -
Abbotsford votes down supportive housing project01:56 | February 26, 2026 -
B.C.’s Sikh community reacts to Carney’s trip to India02:08 | February 26, 2026 -
Officials announce VPD training academy02:06 | February 26, 2026 -
Crown applies for dangerous offender declaration for man who attacked senior01:53 | February 26, 2026 -
Global BC Curious Minds: Sharing Indigenous astronomical knowledge01:56 | February 26, 2026 -
This is BC: A life dedicated to avalanche safety02:06 | February 26, 2026 -
Interviews with police played at Myles Gray public hearing02:42 | February 25, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 2522:56 | February 25, 2026 -
Book your 2026 summer travel now, experts say02:46 | February 25, 2026 -
Vancouver council approves plan to open new VPD academy01:58 | February 25, 2026 -
Extortions now impacting business decisions02:06 | February 25, 2026 -
Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway02:55 | February 25, 2026 -
Speed limit reduced in some Vancouver neighbourhoods01:56 | February 25, 2026 -
B.C. electrification questions01:52 | February 25, 2026 -
Second Narrows Rail Bridge broken01:45 | February 25, 2026 -
Lapu Lapu festival victim calls for 2026 event to be cancelled02:34 | February 25, 2026 -
Pink Shirt Day 202603:52 | February 25, 2026 -
Global BC Curious Minds: The Dome’s innovative technology01:45 | February 25, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 2419:32 | February 24, 2026 -
BC business community criticizes PST changes01:44 | February 24, 2026 -
More questions about Lapu Lapu tragedy donations02:07 | February 24, 2026 -
Public hearing resumes into 2015 death of Myles Gray02:07 | February 24, 2026 -
Bus shelter vandalism spree01:56 | February 24, 2026 -
Controversy over New West tiny home plan01:48 | February 24, 2026 -
B.C. government gift card questions02:05 | February 24, 2026
-
Consumer Matters: Homeowners say they’ve lost thousands after contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished04:05 | February 16, 2023
-
British Columbians say WestJet has ‘ghosted’ them after being stranded in Mexico03:46 | February 26, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 2621:49 | February 26, 2026
-
Myles Gray hearing hears from victim’s family doctor02:32 | February 26, 2026
-
Getting the grass ready in BC Place for the FIFA World Cup03:01 | February 26, 2026
-
Parents of boy killed by a bus at Horseshoe Bay say they’re getting little information on investigations02:36 | February 26, 2026
-
Environmental group slams B.C. LNG policy01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
Abbotsford votes down supportive housing project01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
B.C.’s Sikh community reacts to Carney’s trip to India02:08 | February 26, 2026
-
Officials announce VPD training academy02:06 | February 26, 2026
-
Crown applies for dangerous offender declaration for man who attacked senior01:53 | February 26, 2026
-
Global BC Curious Minds: Sharing Indigenous astronomical knowledge01:56 | February 26, 2026
-
This is BC: A life dedicated to avalanche safety02:06 | February 26, 2026
-
Interviews with police played at Myles Gray public hearing02:42 | February 25, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 2522:56 | February 25, 2026
-
Book your 2026 summer travel now, experts say02:46 | February 25, 2026
-
Vancouver council approves plan to open new VPD academy01:58 | February 25, 2026
-
Extortions now impacting business decisions02:06 | February 25, 2026
-
Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway02:55 | February 25, 2026
-
Speed limit reduced in some Vancouver neighbourhoods01:56 | February 25, 2026
-
B.C. electrification questions01:52 | February 25, 2026
-
Second Narrows Rail Bridge broken01:45 | February 25, 2026
-
Lapu Lapu festival victim calls for 2026 event to be cancelled02:34 | February 25, 2026
-
Pink Shirt Day 202603:52 | February 25, 2026
-
Global BC Curious Minds: The Dome’s innovative technology01:45 | February 25, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 2419:32 | February 24, 2026
-
BC business community criticizes PST changes01:44 | February 24, 2026
-
More questions about Lapu Lapu tragedy donations02:07 | February 24, 2026
-
Public hearing resumes into 2015 death of Myles Gray02:07 | February 24, 2026
-
Bus shelter vandalism spree01:56 | February 24, 2026
-
Controversy over New West tiny home plan01:48 | February 24, 2026
-
B.C. government gift card questions02:05 | February 24, 2026
Consumer Matters: Homeowners say they’ve lost thousands after contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished
Description
February 16, 2023
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.
National News
-
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount0:3716 hours ago -
Cuba says its forces thwarted ‘terrorist infiltration’ in shootout with Florida-registered boat1:3717 hours ago -
Instagram to alert parents if their kids repeatedly search for self-harm topics2:0817 hours ago -
Alberta projects $9.4B deficit with no plan to balance budget1:5217 hours ago -
Poilievre says Canada needs ‘unbreakable leverage’ for Trump trade talks2:1217 hours ago -
Liberal MP rejects official’s claim of India ceasing foreign interference against Canada2:0817 hours ago -
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify on Epstein files2:1818 hours ago -
Global National: Feb. 2621:5218 hours ago -
Columbia University student detained by ICE released after Mamdani meets with Trump1:0218 hours ago -
Hillary Clinton testifies she ‘never met Jeffrey Epstein, never had any connection or communication’3:4219 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Cuba says its forces thwarted ‘terrorist infiltration’ in shootout with Florida-registered boat1:3717 hours ago -
Cuba claims it killed 4, captured 6 people on U.S. speedboat that opened fire on patrol forces2:1322 hours ago -
One of world’s smallest dinosaur fossils discovered in Argentina1:4922 hours ago -
Modi says India stands ‘with full conviction’ alongside Israel during visit2:232 days ago -
Iran accuses Trump of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks1:532 days ago -
Mexico cartels attacks: ‘Little-by-little things are normalizing,’ President Sheinbaum says1:483 days ago -
Putin says Ukraine and Western intelligence agencies are trying to sabotage peace process2:013 days ago -
‘Four years of unbroken resistance’: Ukraine marks 4-year anniversary of Russian invasion3:393 days ago -
Tumbler Ridge shooter’s brother arrested in Alberta after warrant issued0:323 days ago -
Former prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages, travel when envoy: ex-civil servants1:584 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Feb. 2621:5218 hours ago -
Global National: Feb. 2522:022 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 2421:272 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 2322:164 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 2219:085 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 2121:266 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 2021:387 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 1921:331 week ago -
Global National: Feb. 1820:221 week ago -
Global National: Feb. 1722:021 week ago
Trending
-
British Columbians say WestJet has ‘ghosted’ them after being stranded in Mexico3:4617 hours ago -
‘Sounds good to me’: Trump says he’d like to see antifa designated international terror organization2:545 months ago -
Fees and taxes: How the 2026 Alberta budget may hit your wallet2:0319 hours ago -
Edmonton family stuck in Puerto Vallarta1:4619 hours ago -
‘It gives you a reason to get up in the morning’: 95-year-old Ontario skier still on the slopes2:012 days ago -
Ontario unions, public service workers protest new return-to-office policy2:052 months ago
Canada
-
British Columbians say WestJet has ‘ghosted’ them after being stranded in Mexico3:4617 hours ago -
Alberta projects $9.4B deficit with no plan to balance budget1:5217 hours ago -
B.C’s Sikh community reacts to Carney trip to India2:0817 hours ago -
Alberta budget 2026 comes with some spending hikes but also a $9.4B deficit1:5417 hours ago -
‘Final show of disrespect’: Union slams Diageo for closing Ontario Crown Royal plant early0:3622 hours ago -
Canada-wide warrant issued for Abdul Yeberebaba in connection to killing of Jahkai Jack2:4122 hours ago -
Canada, South Korea sign pact to share classified military intelligence1:211 day ago -
Alberta to introduce its own MAID eligibility limits in new legislation1:532 days ago -
AI minister ‘disappointed’ with OpenAI meeting on Tumbler Ridge shooter1:552 days ago -
Canada announces $3.7B plan to build 7,500 new military houses2:003 days ago
U.S. News
-
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount0:3716 hours ago -
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify on Epstein files2:1818 hours ago -
Hillary Clinton testifies she ‘never met Jeffrey Epstein, never had any connection or communication’3:4219 hours ago -
Cuba says it killed 4, wounded 6 others aboard Florida-registered speedboat near coast3:1323 hours ago -
Clintons testify in Epstein investigation as DOJ faces accusations of withholding files4:411 day ago -
‘Distasteful’: Olympic hockey captain says Trump joke overshadows U.S. women’s team success1:3823 hours ago -
Nearly blind refugee found dead after border patrol agents drop him off at Buffalo coffee shop2:031 day ago -
SOTU: Trump introduces Team USA’s gold medal-winning men’s hockey team2:213 days ago -
SOTU: Trump calls Supreme Court’s tariff ruling ‘unfortunate,’ says ‘almost all countries and corporations want to keep the deal’3:093 days ago -
EU postpones vote on US trade deal after ‘uncertainty’ over tariffs2:263 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Cuba says its forces thwarted ‘terrorist infiltration’ in shootout with Florida-registered boat1:3717 hours ago -
World’s top escape room can be found in Laval, Que.2:1417 hours ago -
Canada pledges $8M in food aid for Cuba amid U.S. fuel blockade1:512 days ago -
Book your 2026 summer travel now, experts say2:462 days ago -
Canadians rethink travel to winter destinations5:352 days ago -
‘So excited’: Ukrainian eye surgeon training in Calgary to help back home1:323 days ago -
Police warn Canadian Sikh activist of threat to life ahead of Carney’s India visit2:033 days ago -
Alberta couple returns home after flight cancellations in Cuba2:282 days ago -
Ukraine to Winnipeg, four years on3:493 days ago -
Mexico cartels attacks: ‘Little-by-little things are normalizing,’ President Sheinbaum says1:483 days ago
Politics
-
Global News at 6 Lethbridge: Feb. 2610:276 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 2610:386 hours ago -
British Columbians say WestJet has ‘ghosted’ them after being stranded in Mexico3:4617 hours ago -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 2621:4917 hours ago -
Cuba says its forces thwarted ‘terrorist infiltration’ in shootout with Florida-registered boat1:3717 hours ago -
Alberta projects $9.4B deficit with no plan to balance budget1:5217 hours ago -
Poilievre says Canada needs ‘unbreakable leverage’ for Trump trade talks2:1217 hours ago -
Liberal MP rejects official’s claim of India ceasing foreign interference against Canada2:0817 hours ago -
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify on Epstein files2:1818 hours ago -
Environmental group slams B.C. LNG policy1:5618 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Instagram to alert parents if their kids repeatedly search for self-harm topics2:0817 hours ago -
Sunnybrook volunteers enhance the hospital experience for patients and visitors2:3322 hours ago -
Toronto’s UHN ranked 2nd best Hospital in the world3:2922 hours ago -
Alberta to introduce its own MAID eligibility limits in new legislation1:532 days ago -
Access to primary care varies depending on province/territory, OurCare National Survey says2:033 days ago -
Health Matters: Ontario family health teams struggle with lack of competitive funding2:413 days ago -
Alberta government directs $7.7B to physician funding1:504 days ago -
Outdoor adventurer shares lifesaving heart valve story during heart month1:494 days ago -
Health Matters: Conservatives plan motion to review health benefits for asylum seekers2:294 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Canadian immigration officers investigating hundreds identified by extortion task force1:581 week ago -
Major spike in number of extortion suspects being investigated by border security1:581 week ago -
Questions about how Tumbler Ridge shooter had access to guns2:302 weeks ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:453 weeks ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:134 weeks ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:022 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:512 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:303 months ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:534 months ago -
Russian snipers using Canadian rifles in Ukraine despite sanctions2:384 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:593 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3710 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4917 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0521 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2529 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0040 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5743 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1543 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1246 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3840 months ago