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It's hard to imagine our lives without plastics, but it turns out it's not in places it shouldn't be in: our diets. Here's how you can ditch the microplastics that are making their way into your food, water and air.

A new roof can cost a bundle. How do you get the most for your money and when should you replace it? Waiting too long could end up costing you more in repairs.

Granola can be part of a delicious breakfast or even as a snack. But from added sugars, to fillers, processed ingredients and high calories, not all granola's are created equal.

From angry cruise ship passengers to Greenpeace naming plastic polluters, here are your top consumer stories for Oct. 10.

A peer-to-peer fashion app is helping to keep used clothing out of landfills and make people money. It connects buyers and sellers who love fashion by recycling gently used clothing.

From Christmas travel, to Unilever and Legos, here is your consumer news for October 8.

Thanksgiving is coming and turkey is a popular dish but cooking a turkey can be intimidating and present health risks if you don’t do it right.

We've all been there: you're browsing the internet for a new dress, iPhone or airline tickets, and suddenly ads for these exact same products appear in your social media feeds and internet browser. But it's not a coincidence. It's called "targeted advertising" and there's a lot of money to be made in targeting you as a consumer.

Today's daily consumer news for October 3rd: Parents and allowances, cannabis and the workplace, listeria outbreak and Corvettes

Don’t be fooled by an emergency request from someone you think you know asking for money. A North Delta couple is out hundreds of dollars after being tricked by ‘a relative’ claiming to need emergency funds, and it happens to hundreds of Canadians every year.

A B.C. couple learns the truth about some jewelry they purchased on a Holland America cruise. What they say they were sold isn't what they got.

Deli meat can be a convenient option for lunch or dinner, but experts caution eating processed meat. Some of the danger lies with nitrates and nitrites. But what are they, and do they harm ones health?

The CRTC and the cellphone industry have made it easy for thieves to hijack your number to steal your identity and access your accounts.

Vaping has been linked to seven deaths and hundreds of illnesses and until the mystery of what’s causing it is solved, people are being urged to stop vaping.

It's easy to get overwhelmed when in the bakery section of a grocery store. From Whole wheat, to multigrain, organic and whole grain, not all breads are created equal. But what do those labels really mean?

When you install a smart speaker in your home you need to be aware of its privacy settings and how to control what can be accessed on the device.

Paying a shipping company extra money to protect you from loss when shipping a package could be a waste of money. The fine print may surprise you.

John Kollar is being sued after being blamed for a crash that he says was clearly caused by an aggressive driver. He has the dash cam video to prove it but says ICBC wasn’t interested in it.

From grocery store shelves to restaurants, plant-based burgers are everywhere these days. Two of the top contenders are the Beyond Meat burger and the Impossible burger, but how do these veggies compare with real beef?

What strange illnesses are plaguing government workers? The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has analyzed the data from statistics Canada that shows government workers across the country call in sick 77 per cent more than the private sector. It goes up more in some provinces.

Mr. Lube offered to repair a customer’s vehicle after an oil change mistake caused the engine to seize. The customer was expecting a new engine and was upset when a used engine showed up at the repair shop. What’s acceptable and what’s not when dealing with insurance claims?

A quick oil change at a Mr. Lube in Richmond left a customer stranded with a seized engine by the side of the road. How did it happen and how did Mr. Lube handle the situation?

"Paraben-free", "sulfate-free", we've all seen these terms before on bottles of shampoo, but what do they actually mean?

An EpiPen shortage is expected to last until early October, adding extra stress for people who rely on the life saving medication. But what other epinephrine injector options are available to Canadians?

Data breaches are becoming more common and they're putting your personal information at risk. But is it worth purchasing identity theft protection insurance?

If you're heading out to the PNE, a farm or petting zoo this Labour Day long weekend, there are some precautions you'll want to take. Animal exhibits could be hiding harmful bacteria, here's how to keep yourself and your children safe.