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After running several machines through testing, Consumer Reports says a great coffee maker can give you the caffeine you crave at home for less money per cup.

Google is admitting to a privacy flub: the tech giant says it forgot to mention one important element of its "Nest Secure" home alarm system.

The much anticipated sequel Lego Movie 2: The Second Part is now in theatres. And it was a team of animators at Vancouver's Animal Logic that played a large part in getting it there.

The B.C. government is expanding programs to help consumers and homeowners and is eliminating interest on student loans.

The housing crisis has made owning a home almost impossible in Metro Vancouver. However, a Vancouver family got creative and found a way to make it happen.

There are plenty of reasons to take care with how much ice melt you use on icy sidewalks and driveways.

Facebook has added a new feature to its Messenger platform that allows you to un-send messages, but you'd better do it fast.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has recalled 22 canned products of dog food including its popular Science Diet and Prescription diet brands.

It's that time of the year that is commonly known as RRSP season and a lot of financial firms will be looking for your money but beware of pitches to get you to borrow money to invest in your RRSP.

Store bought smoothies can be loaded with sugar. Consumer Reports food experts say that to make your smoothie really healthy, you’re better off to make it yourself.

A new report is highlighting the number of people who have secret bank accounts, which they're calling "financial infidelity."

There has been a recent series of cyberattacks in British Columbia and CTV News has confirmed at least 140 people have had thousands of dollars vanish from their accounts.

Many used cars actually come from car rental companies and potential buyers may not even know it.

A Vancouver company provides working professionals with healthy meals. It’s not a delivery service or a do-it-yourself meal drop off plan. It’s like having your own personal chef.

Tests reveal concerning levels of heavy metals in popular juices, including those marketed for children who are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of heavy metals.

A newly-discovered glitch in a popular iPhone feature could allow someone to listen in or see you – even if you don't answer the call.

A Canadian MP who chaired the House of Commons committee on the Equifax breach says the credit bureaus are failing to protect consumers from fraud. Bob Zimmer says it’s time for regulation to allow consumers to freeze or lock their credit files.

There are risks when buying a used cell phone. Everything may check out but you could end up with a phone that is useless. It happened to a Vancouver man who got caught up in an identity theft scam and got stuck with a stolen phone.

Consumer Reports says its latest tests of air mattresses found you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to get a good night’s sleep.

Ross McLaughlin takes a look at what to do if you're not happy with the results of your 2019 property assessment.

From canola and coconut, to good old fashioned olive oil, different oils work well with different types of cooking and dishes.

Fake news is retweeted more often and reaches more people faster than accurate news. There are some tools you can use to identify it.

Many people looking to escape winter weather are no longer satisfied with the typical fly’n flop vacation in the sun. The want the ‘better beach’ vacation and are willing to pay more to get it.

There are a number of high-tech devices on the market designed to make your life easier. But if you’re confused by all of the new gadgets, Consumer Reports has put together a crash course on how to buy and connect these devices.

Looking for something different and delicious to serve over the holidays? Water buffalo milk gelato could be a big hit.

Consumer Reports tests both types of machines to see how well they pick up dirt and debris, how easy they are to manoeuver, and how they perform on different types of flooring

Some airlines have recently upped their fees from $25 to $30 per checked bag, so fitting everything into a carry-on can really save you money.

Each year there are some “must-have” toys and for the 2018 holidays that list includes a stinky board game, some squishy narwhals and a dancing DJ Bot.

London Drugs annual Stocking Stuffers for Seniors donation drive will distribute gifts to 15,000 lonely, isolated and low-income seniors over the holiday season.

It's not the news consumers want to hear, but anyone using natural gas at home should be prepared to pay more.