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Banks let scammed senior lose $1.7M; bodycams at grocery stores: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week. Source link
A fire destroyed my belongings in one moment. Learning the loss didn’t define me took longer
Kim Burrows was devastated when a fire spread from a neighbour’s house to hers, destroying a camper and a car gifted to her by her parents, along with other belongings. But rebuilding project helped her work through her emotions, and find something else — pride in her accomplishment. Source link
Old dog, new tricks: Sask. man reunites with his food truck after a decade apart
A Saskatchewan man who had to sell his hot dog truck a decade ago is getting back in business, thanks to a photographer who happened upon the truck as he drove through the province. Source link
Dusty duffel bag found in Italy revives story of Cape Bretoner killed in WW II
Michele Fachini, a Second World War researcher, found a duffel bag of a Cape Breton soldier in Italy. With it, Fachini unearthed the story of Hector Colin McDonald. Source link
Proponents behind failed Halifax CFL franchise quietly refund ticket deposits
The Atlantic Schooners have set up a refund website after facing criticism it didn’t make it easy for fans to get their money back after they made a deposit for season tickets. The fans paid $50 per seat. But the franchise never got off the ground. Source link
Why some airline travellers are opting for a seat upgrade, despite the big price tag
Airlines say they are reporting more revenue from upgrades. Some passengers say that’s because the economy ticket experience has become so undesirable. Source link
What’s going to be in Carney’s first budget?
After weeks of federal government spending announcements leading up to budget day, the biggest unknown remains how large the deficit will be and where and how deep the expected cuts will land. Source link
Italian winemakers look to new technologies with old grape varieties to adapt to a changing climate
As Italy’s vineyards grapple with summers that are longer and hotter, erratic weather and dwindling water, winemakers are being forced to rethink one of the oldest assumptions in their craft: terroir, the delicate interplay of soil, sun, wind, rain and human touch that gives each wine its specific taste. Source link