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.
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.
The average Canadian family will pay about $400 more for groceries and roughly $150 more for dining out next year, an annual food price report predicts.
For many, a big part of getting into the holiday spirit means stringing up lights, either inside or outside your home. But some lights can be hazardous if you’re not careful.
There’s new hope for first time homebuyers in Metro Vancouver. A new condo development in Port Moody is offering units for sale under a rent-to-own program. Move in, pay rent and in two years all your rent goes toward the down payment, buying you more time to save.
Thieves have gotten smarter and are now spoofing cellphone providers' customer service numbers to try to trick you into giving up valuable personal information.
Nothing kills a vacation vibe faster than a hotel bill peppered with unexpected fees. They can range from resort fees to parking fees and even a fee for a safe in the room. But there are ways to avoid these sneaky charges on your next trip.
You might be surprised to learn just how much the government is reaching into your wallet. We all have to pay our fair share of taxes but how fair is it to tax on top of tax?
Buying a new laptop can be confusing. From RAM, to the hard drive, to your processor, there are so many features to consider. So which features should you pay attention to, and which ones should you forget about?
A group of three vacationers who just came back from a girl’s trip to Jamaica returned with more than memories and photos. They also caught a painful case of hookworm.
When the sun sets early and the long winter months set in, your body may not produce the vitamin D that you need. Now, a new machine promises to stimulate the production of all the vitamin D that you need in minutes and do it safely. It’s called the Solius and it just launched in Vancouver.
The December holidays are approaching and that means so too are Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday specials. But do sales like these truly offer the discounts they suggest?
A pillow has one basic job: to keep your head and neck aligned while you sleep. But with so many choices like anti-snore, memory foam and wedge pillows filling store shelves, how do you know which one is right for you?
Putting on a new roof is expensive and if it comes with a warranty, you need to ask a lot of questions to find out exactly what is covered and what is not. Your warranty may not cover the cost of a new roof replacement.
While antibiotics are generally considered safe, there are things parents should know about reactions to antibiotics and when to get your child to the ER.
Technology is changing the dining experience. Some local restaurants have implemented a new way to order your food and pay – by using your mobile phone.
With winter near, you may be wondering whether you need to change your tires. Many drivers believe all-season tires are good enough, but as the temperature drops, you may find they don’t do the job.
Tech giants like Facebook, Twitter and Google make a fortune selling your data. Companies pay them for information on you post, "like" or even just view. But what if you could cash in on that?
Gas or electric? If you ask a chef they’ll probably tell you they prefer a gas cooktop, but another option is proving itself to be a strong contender: induction.
Consumer Reports has released its latest reliability report, which shows the brands and models that are considered the most reliable and the ones you might want to steer clear of.
