Mix-up at Phoenix gas station brings dozens of cars to a sputtering stop — forcing some drivers to replace chunks of their vehicle. How to force companies to pay for their mistakes
You probably don’t give much thought to filling up your gas tank during your weekly errands. Swipe your card, fill the tank and be on your merry way. But danger lurked underground for Phoenix resident Clarissa Amoroso. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
Publishers Clearing House is now sending 281,000-plus consumers refunds worth $18.5 million after FTC finds sweepstakes company targeted vulnerable Americans with ‘deceptive’ practices
Maybe you’ve seen the eye-catching sweepstakes ads and commercials where regular folks are holding massive checks from Publishers Clearing House. And maybe seeing those huge amounts made you want to enter for your own big chance at winning. But while Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is sending checks, it’s not to sweepstakes winners. PCH will send […]
Loblaw warns of widespread price hikes as tariffs bite deeper
Loblaw Companies Ltd. has issued a stark warning to Canadian consumers: The price of everyday grocery items is set to rise sharply in the coming weeks. The retailer, which operates chains such as Loblaws, No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore, announced this week that the number of products marked with a "T" symbol — indicating […]
Calgary’s $30.7M housing boost targets affordability, families and Indigenous communities
Calgary is taking a major step forward in addressing its housing crisis with a $30.7 million investment through its Housing Capital Initiative (HCI). The funding will support the creation of around 480 non-market homes, offering a range of unit sizes — from studio apartments to three-bedroom homes — spread across various communities in the city. […]
‘Those bills look better than the new ones’: Philadelphia 7-Eleven owner loses more than $300 to counterfeit $20 bill scam — now he wants others to know the real threat fake bills pose
Vincent Emmanuel, the owner of a 7-Eleven in South Philadelphia, is sending a warning to business owners in the area: keep an eye out for counterfeit $20 bills. Emmanuel is sounding the alarm after his store recently lost more than $300 due to fake bills, according to 6abc Philadelphia. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
10 best neighbourhoods in Ottawa
Canada’s capital city has a lot going for it. Ottawa is a dynamic, multicultural metropolis that showcases some of the country’s best museums, iconic landmarks, an exciting dining scene and acclaimed cultural events and festivals. Those looking to move to the city will find a bevy of incredible neighborhoods to choose from — each with […]
They risked everything for an affordable home — now they’re broke and homeless. Don’t let the dream of homeownership turn into a nightmare
Wayne and Kathy Paquette thought they’d found the perfect retirement plan: a sleek floating home on the water, no property tax, no snow to shovel, and a fraction of the cost of a traditional house. They paid $265,000 to a man named Joe Nemins from a company called Live on The Bay. No home was […]
Financial MLMs: How to spot the difference between a multi-level marketing scheme and an actual business
Between rising interest rates, a shaky stock market and the threat of a trade war with the US, it’s no surprise that financial uncertainty has instilled fear in people in recent years. And unfortunately, this financial uncertainty makes people more vulnerable to falling for get-rich-quick (or “quicker”) schemes in times of need. More specifically, multi-level […]
Winnipeg micro-distillery wins global acclaim with gold medal whiskies
Tucked away in Winnipeg’s storied Exchange District, a small-batch distillery is quietly turning heads on the world stage. With just one barrel of whisky crafted each week, compared to the industrial scale of global giants, Patent 5 Distillery has achieved what many in the craft spirits world only dream of: Striking gold at the San […]
International cruises on the St. Lawrence are making a significant contribution to Quebec’s economy
At any one of Quebec’s nine ports of call, international passengers are able to step out to enjoy what the province has to offer. Turns out, they enjoy a lot of it. According to Quebec-based consultancy Aviseo Conseil, cruise passengers spent an average of $364 a day in 2024. "The cruise industry acts as a […]