The pandemic has us cooking more at home, ordering more takeout, and maybe even snacking more throughout the day - but there are consequences.

A Vancouver Island couple was frustrated with River Rock Casino after their Boz Scaggs concert was cancelled and they could not get a refund. They turned to McLaughlin on Your Side for help.

If you do not ask, you do not get. During the pandemic, many credit card holders have been successful in getting a break on their credit card fees.

Not only do the foods we eat impact our weight, cholesterol and blood pressure, but a new study shows a strong association between long-term diet and chronic inflammation. Researchers say that can be one of the underlying causes of many health problems, but there is an anti-inflammatory diet that you can follow for better health.

Beware of what you flush; it could cost you a bundle. Wipes continue to be a problem and many are clogging up the sewer system.

Beware the next time the phone rings. You may be targeted by a scam and not even know it.

Sometimes it seems like every season is allergy season. And with the coronavirus still a concern, you might wonder if it’s something more than just an allergy. There are some simple ways to tell the difference, and to overcome those annoying allergy symptoms.

Three B.C. ski resorts are ending the season early this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and staffing issues.

Can video games help improve brain function? Researchers at the University of Victoria have teamed up with groups across the country to find out. They’ve developed a game that could help children improve memory function, decision-making and address behavioural problems.

Low interest rates and rising demand continue to drive home sales and prices up in B.C. It seems COVID-19 has had little impact on the housing market in Vancouver as it is still going strong and prices are continuing to rise.

These days, it feels like the list of things keeping us awake at night is never ending. Maybe you’re considering a weighted blanket to help you sleep. Lots of people swear by them, but are they right for you?

It is tax filing season and some taxpayers who were victims of cyberfraud find themselves on the hook to pay taxes on CERB money they never received.

Vail Resorts reduced pass rates 20% across the board for the 2021-22 ski season. This includes Whistler Blackcomb and all of Vail’s resorts across North America.

It’s tax time, and because of the pandemic, there are some extra things you may need to do this year. But there have also been some new wrinkles: paying taxes on the CERB, claiming work from home expenses, maybe even virtual appointments with your accountant. And there have also been some hoops to jump through to make basic updates to your personal information.

Demand is outstripping supply for homes in B.C.’s recreational areas, more than half of which are selling above asking price.

While many of us have been working from home, the pandemic hasn’t stopped scammers from doing their jobs – finding newer and even more intricate ways to take our money. The Better Business Bureau just released its list of the 10 riskiest scams of 2020, and those that took advantage of the pandemic topped the list.

It’s surprising how much added sugar can lurk in our favourite foods, including the ones we think of as healthy. That’s especially true with many supermarket yogurts. So why not skip them altogether? There’s a simple way to make homemade yogurt that offers all of the pros, like protein and probiotics, without the cons.

A Richmond-based company has teamed up with a group in Berlin to help rid the world of plastic pollution.

There is good news for Whistler Blackcomb pass holders who had been fighting for refunds due to COVID-19. Many denied claims will be reversed and approved.

Up to $30 billion in counterfeit goods are imported to Canada every year, Crime Stoppers says. This has consumers receiving inferior and sometimes dangerous products, and is also a way for organized crime organizations, and even terrorist groups, to launder money.

DNA test kits are not all fun and games. There are some serious things to consider before you jump in.

Some trends in new spending during the pandemic come as a surprise. Breast pump sales up 600 per cent at Best Buy.

A Burnaby company has taken the lead figuring out how to recycle masks destined for the landfill. It’s an effort to reduce waste and get some extra life out of a product that is typically considered a single-use plastic.

Ultraviolet light is effective for industrial disinfection, but are UV consumer products for your home worth buying?

Consumer Reports has compiled its annual list of the top 10 cars for 2021 and has added a new feature this year. A Green Choice icon featuring a leaf will appear beside vehicles that have some of the lowest emissions, and four of this year’s top 10 vehicles made the cut.

Do you have some old bikes, skis or tools kicking around in the garage collecting dust? How about renting them out to make a few extra bucks?

A Vancouver Island couple was frustrated with River Rock Casino after their Boz Scaggs concert was cancelled and they could not get a refund. They turned to McLaughlin on Your Side for help.

The pandemic is changing the way we work and the spaces we work in and commercial real estate developers are noticing. What does the office of the future look like?

A B.C.-based researcher has created a compostable coffee pod, which he says doesn't get soggy and still makes a strong cup of joe.

These days the internet is our main connection to the outside world, but sometimes it doesn’t work as well as it could. Upgrading to the latest generation of wireless routers could finally fix your Wi-Fi woes.