Compulsive shoplifters say stealing can become addictive, just like drugs and alcohol. But because it’s not a recognized addiction, the right treatment is hard to find
Category: Consumer
Posted inConsumer
Inflation in Canada slows to 2.7% in June
The dip in inflation can pave the way for a new interest rate cut, according to experts
Posted inConsumer
Copenhagen to reward eco-friendly actions with freebies
Denmark’s capital is set to launch a scheme that will allow people to claim rewards for doing green deeds
Posted inConsumer
AI makes writing easier, but stories sound alike
Books and movies could all start to feel the same if creative industries embrace AI to help write stories: study
Posted inConsumer
Greece hands out €350,000 in fines over sunbed wars in response to overtourism
A record-breaking 33 million people visited Greece last year, five million more than in 2022
Posted inConsumer
Why Canadian homeowners face rising insurance costs — and risks
‘Canada is becoming a riskier place. And fundamentally, insurance is about risk. The higher the risk, the higher the premiums’
Posted inCommentary
Calgary’s water crisis must spur change in our water consumption habits
Canadians must change their daily habits to reduce excessive water consumption. Here are a few simple strategies for doing so
Posted inHealth
Biden calls for lower prices of Ozempic, similar drugs
Popular weight-loss drugs cost $936 a month in US versus $169 in Canada
Posted inConsumer
Mechanics end strike at WestJet
WestJet said it had reached an agreement in principle to end stoppage that has affected thousands
Posted inAFP, Consumer
WestJet cancels most flights as strike bites
700 flights at Canada’s second largest carrier have been canceled, affecting tens of thousands of passengers