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Descrease article font size Increase article font size TTC riders can soon use their credit or debit cards to pay for fares on the TTC. Starting on Aug. 15, riders will be able to tap their cards, including cards on smartphones or smartwatches, to pay for transit on the TTC. …
Read More »Air Canada customer outraged after charged twice on credit card for airline tickets
An Air Canada customer is sharing her travel nightmare with the airline after she says she was charged twice for a round trip. “They don’t even have the heart to listen to me,” said Cristhel Fernandez. “I don’t have the extra money to pay that off.” Back in May, the …
Read More »The little-known credit card program that lets companies share your information – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg man is sounding the alarm on a little-known program which allows credit card companies to share card information without its holders knowledge. Larry Wiebe was about to hit the “order” button on Amazon when he realized the credit card number linked to his account weren’t his usual digits. …
Read More »Some of your tax credit payments might be delayed, CRA warns. Here’s why – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some Canadians have not received their entitled tax credit payments due to a “technical issue,” according to the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA said the issue is affecting payouts of the GST/HST credit and the Ontario Trillium Benefit to some taxpayers. The …
Read More »Ontario to expand deposit insurance coverage to credit unions for homebuyers
Ontario is expanding deposit insurance to credit unions for homebuyers. Public and Business Service Delivery Minister Kaleed Rasheed says the measures will help protect Ontario credit union members who are saving for their first home. The changes would apply to credit union members who have a first home savings account. …
Read More »Credit card debt up 15% in Q4 with younger Canadians feeling pinch: Equifax – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 9, 2023 8:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian credit card debt soared in the last three months of 2022 amid rising interest rates and stubbornly high inflation with younger Canadians in particular relying on credit to make ends …
Read More »TDSB makes Indigenous course required English credit for Grade 11 – Toronto
TORONTO — Canada’s largest school board has voted to make its required English credit for Grade 11 students a class focused on Indigenous works. Trustees with the Toronto District School Board voted Wednesday night to replace the current mandatory course with Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Metis and Inuit Voices. Board …
Read More »Air Canada says no, then gives customer credit after booking error
Call it a case of the flipped flights. Phil and Marsha Rehel thought they were going one way, but the Air Canada booking they made was in the opposite direction of what they wanted. “We only have Air Canada in Sudbury so we decided to book Air Canada from Sudbury …
Read More »Q&A: Bankruptcy, consumer proposals, mounting credit card debt and more
Do you lose your house when you file for bankruptcy? Should you cash out your RRSPs to avoid it? Too many people rely only on creditors or collection agencies for debt advice — at least according to one member of our CBC Calgary text messaging community. So we put out a …
Read More »What you need to know about the new credit card surcharge
This story idea came from audience members, like you, who got in touch with us. Send us all of your questions about the new credit card surcharge. We are listening: ask@cbc.ca. As of last week, you may be paying an additional fee if you choose to pay with your credit …
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