If your vehicle has a safety problem or defect you could get it fixed for free, but you need to stay on top of it. McLaughlin On Your Side looks into what you need to know to make sure your vehicle is safe.

There has been an uptick in people having trouble with their feet during COVID-19. Working from home can cause some foot pain and experts have been dealing with the fallout.

Are your kids having trouble sleeping? Many families are finding that remote learning and pandemic-related stress have disrupted their sleep routines, especially after the holidays. But there are some things you can do to turn it around and get back on a schedule.

For many families, the months at home and limited social contact of the pandemic have been the excuse they needed to finally get a dog. But what happens when you go back to work and restrictions lift? It’s important to keep your pup in mind as you plan for the post-pandemic future.

The mayor of Kamloops says he is disappointed after Air Canada announced it is suspending flights to some British Columbia airports, include his, in an attempt to manage the financial fallout of the pandemic.

Over the course of the pandemic, British Columbians have been finding new ways of getting away while regular travel is off the table. Camping, RVing and road trips have all become even more popular than they were already, but the Better Business Bureau says that’s led to a rise in online vehicle sales fraud.

A Port Moody company is cleaning up selling laundry strips, and business is booming as consumers flock to the product.

Consumer spending trends have shifted during the pandemic, some expected, some not - like smart furniture and drones.

It’s likely your holiday gathering will look a little different this year, but even with fewer people around the holiday table, it’s possible your tablecloth could end up with a few stains. Luckily, there are some tried and true ways to get out everything from candle wax to wine.

As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this holiday season, it’s also the perfect time for food poisoning from a certain type of bacteria that grows in cooked foods like turkey and beef kept at room temperature. But there are some things you can do to keep your leftovers safe.

We’re all staying home for the holidays this year, and that means the big turkey dinner may not be so big after all. If you’re looking for a scaled-down alternative, you don’t even have to use your oven. You can cook the whole thing in an air fryer.

It’s almost time for holiday baking, and if you’re a pumpkin pie family, chances are you’ve used the canned filling before. But have you ever thought about what’s in it? Canned pumpkin has a secret.

Thousands of children ingest coin batteries every year and many end up in emergency rooms – some even die. Duracell is now selling coin and button batteries with a bitter coating to discourage children from swallowing them.

As the year of the pandemic begins to wind down, more than three quarters of Canadians surveyed say they plan to make a New Year’s resolution for 2021.

Video game giant Electronic Arts is in the crosshairs of a class action lawsuit filed by a Vancouver law firm on behalf of two consumers. The lawsuit alleges the video game developer and publisher operated an unlicensed, illegal gaming system through "loot boxes."

You’ve got a lawnmower, maybe a hedge trimmer and a leaf blower – so what about adding a chainsaw to your arsenal of outdoor equipment? Whether it’s cutting firewood, cleaning up after a wind storm, or other backyard chores, a chainsaw can save you a lot of time tackling the toughest tasks.

It's going to be a tough holiday for many with all the pandemic restrictions in place. But there is one way to brighten the mood, and holiday light installation companies are seeing a big boom in business because of it.

Many of British Columbia’s frontline workers, promised a pay bump of $4 an hour in May, are still waiting for their cheques, and the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union says they may not get it until the new year.

Last minute holiday shopping can be a struggle, especially if you’re trying to stick to a budget. But there are some great gifts available for the tech lovers in your life, with price tags that would make anyone’s holiday merry and bright.

A group of graduates from Simon Fraser University have started their own company, rejigging defunct electric vehicle batteries to provide sustainable energy for remote communities.

Electric vehicles are increasingly popular as consumers seek clean energy solutions and cash in on government incentives. But they can still have drawbacks, depending on how you use them.

This Cyber Monday is expected to break records, and Black Friday already has. But gone are the long lines and rioting customers of yester-year. In 2020, it’s all about shopping online and shopping local.

The Federal Court has punted consideration of airfare refunds, which customers say they are owed following hundreds of thousands of cancelled flights, to provincial courts.

Both brick-and-mortar stores and online merchants are working hard to keep you safe while you shop this Black Friday, but what can you do to protect yourself? Physical distancing and masks are crucial, but you also need to look out for pitfalls online. Here’s what you can do.

The holidays are now less than a month away, and this Black Friday or Cyber Monday you may have to do some extra work to track down the top toys of 2020.

It has been a tough year for seniors in care homes and the holidays could be an emotionally rough time as well. However, you can make a difference. A program from London Drugs helps you pick out gifts for seniors and spread holiday cheer.

Next year, drones could deliver holiday packages. A Salt Spring Island company has been green-lit for commercial drone delivery - a Canadian first.

COVID-19 has Canadians nervous about their investments. A new survey shows 40 per cent of Canadians are fearful they will blow through their savings and outlive their money in retirement. And it has many rethinking their investment strategies.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift without having to leave your home? A Vancouver art gallery has seen business increase dramatically during the pandemic.

A Vancouver dentist whose practice was closed because of COVID-19 teamed up with engineers and scientists to design an air filtration system he hopes will encourage patients to come back, and protect against COVID-19.