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Consumer Alert

'A nightmare': Ontario family sleeps in car during botched $58K renovations

Ajay Sood and his family bought their dream home in Oakville this past July, but they say a contractor destroyed their house after refusing to finish the work despite being paid in advance.

Is tipping 'ridiculous?' One chef thinks so, and here's why

One renowned chef is calling tipping culture 'one of the most ridiculous things in North America.'

Ontario widower stuck with US$100K+ medical bill after late wife hospitalized on vacation

An Ontario widower, still grieving his wife's death, is unsure how to pay for a medical bill from their last vacation to Florida, which costs more than US$124,000.

Ontario businessman loses $38K in cheque-cashing scam

An Ontario businessman says he has to pay about $38,000 after he was the victim of a cheque-cashing scam and failed to immediately report the fraudulent activity to his bank. The businessman says that the reason for the delay is because he doesn't use online banking.

Ontario woman issues warning about scam involving fake Service Canada employee that cost her $50K

An Ontario woman is warning others after a fraudster impersonating a Service Canada employee convinced her to empty out $50,000 from her bank account.

Small recruiting agencies worry new Ontario rules could put them out of business

New legislation has some smaller recruiting firms in Ontario concerned they could be driven out of business. smaller recruiting firms in Ontario concerned they could be driven out of business.

Ontario woman seeking part-time work 'living in a nightmare' after losing $395,000 to job scam

An Ontario woman looking for a part-time job is devastated after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to an employment scam.

Expert tips to get your laundry clean: Consumer Reports

Many laundry hacks shared online are promising cleaner clothes, but some of these tips and tricks could actually ruin your clothes or wreck your washer and dryer.

Family loses $7K Europe trip due to passport issues

A Canadian family was 'devastated' to miss a trip to Europe and lose more than $7,000 last month because of a passport problem.

Queen's Park

Adil Shamji steps down from Ontario Liberal leadership race to support Bonnie Crombie

Adil Shamji is dropping out of the race for leader of the Ontario Liberals to support Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie instead.

OSSTF members approve deal to avoid strike through binding arbitration

Ontario public high school teachers voted in favour of a deal with the province and their union that would see a strike avoided through the use of voluntary binding arbitration.

'They didn't say no': Chow goes cap in hand to Ottawa in search of federal funds

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow emerged from a meeting with the federal government's Toronto caucus Wednesday buoyed by a "consensus" that more needed to be done to address the city's housing crisis.

Crime & Courts

Police launch new campaign after vehicle thefts almost double in York Region in just one year

Police in York Region have launched a new crime prevention campaign after vehicle thefts almost doubled in the region in just one year.

SIU clears officer in connection with shooting death of Stoney Creek, Ont. landlord

Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared a Hamilton police officer who was involved in the shooting death of a landlord who fatally shot two of his tenants in May.

Police identify stabbing victim found near Finch Station

Toronto police have now identified the 23-year-old man fatally stabbed near Finch Station Sunday.

Totally Toronto

Healthcare professionals can now prescribe visits to the Toronto Zoo

A visit to the Toronto Zoo may just be what the doctor ordered.

Whoever wins the Toronto Blue Jays' September 50/50 is expected to snag the largest grand prize in MLB history

Whoever wins the Blue Jays' September 50/50 draw will become a multi-millionaire come October 1 — the grand prize is expected to reach the largest sum in major league baseball history.