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The young man put it this way to the police officer: Halifax lawyer Billy Sparks had done more for him than even his own mother. He’d taken him golfing and to the casino, paid for food and beer, and let him sleep on the couch when he needed a place …
Read More »Risks of buy now, pay later; banks may be more apt to upsell racialized clients: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Many online shopping platforms now offer the ability to buy now, pay later. But is there more risk than meets the eye? A luxury bag might be …
Read More »How this man fought for $5,200 after a travel agency spent his airline vouchers — on other clients
Surinderpal Gill trusted the travel agency where he bought tickets for a family trip to India two years ago. But then he found himself out more than $5,200 and his trust broken. Last June, Air Canada sent All Link Travel, based in Toronto, three vouchers to compensate Gill for return flights that were cancelled …
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