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In Canada’s car theft crisis, drivers are increasingly relying on tracking devices like Apple AirTags to keep tabs on their vehicles — and if they’re stolen — try to hunt them down. But law enforcement officials and port authorities warn the technology has its limitations. An AirTag may show a …
Read More »Fixing up your home? Health Canada has recalled these paint products – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Do-it-yourself Canadians fixing up their homes this summer should “immediately stop using” certain paint products that have been recalled because of “potential leakage and chemical hazard” concerns. Health Canada issued the recall on Tuesday for Solvable Pro’s paint cleaner and thinner as …
Read More »Canada’s privacy commissioner launches investigation into Ticketmaster breach – National
Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster after a massive data breach leaked the personal information of more than a half billion customers worldwide, including the private data of Canadians, as first reported by Global News. “Ticketmaster holds the personal information of millions of Canadians. The investigation will …
Read More »Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new ‘gimmicky’ buy local point program – Halifax
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 28, 2024 2:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia’s opposition leaders are calling a new provincial program meant to both deliver on a campaign promise and encourage residents to buy local “gimmicky” and “laughably stupid.” …
Read More »Farmers’ markets, business groups feuding with Loblaws over disparaging text ad
Recent ads from Loblaw Co. urging shoppers to skip the line at their local farmers market and visit its budget subsidiary NoFrills instead are an attack on groups that already struggle to sell their products, organizations in two provinces said as they expressed their disappointment in the grocery giant’s ad campaign. Farmers’ …
Read More »Nova Scotians ‘divided’ over new local shopping incentive program – Halifax
The province’s long-awaited ‘Nova Scotia Loyal’ program launched on July 23, and has already sparked excitement, skepticism and some confusion. At Friday’s farmers’ market in Chester, N.S., the community weighed in on the new program, and what they thought could be improved. For Martins River resident, Tara Perrot, the program …
Read More »Scotiabank ‘technical issue’ leaves customers without paycheques – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Scotiabank says a “technical issue” has left some customers’ payments, including direct deposits, not being put into their accounts. Friday morning, posts on X started to flood in with customers asking the bank where their paycheques were and some turning to the …
Read More »Jasper wildfire, a rate cut, Earth’s hottest days. This week’s big stories – National
The scenic town of Jasper, Alta., was devastated in a wildfire that engulfed Jasper National Park, Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time after announcing he won’t run for re-election as U.S. president and the Earth set back-to-back records for the hottest day ever. Plus, the Bank of …
Read More »Loblaw boycott had ‘minor’ impact on sales, CEO Per Bank says – National
The boycott of Loblaw stores in May had only a “minor” financial impact on Canada’s largest grocers, according to the company’s CEO. Loblaw Co. Ltd. reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday, including the month of May, which saw the grocer targeted in a grassroots boycott campaign venting frustrations over rising grocery …
Read More »Loblaw facing probe over claims customers can’t delete PC Optimum accounts – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 24, 2024 8:22 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada says it’s opened an investigation into allegations that some Loblaw customers have been unable to delete their PC Optimum accounts. …
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