Descrease article font size Increase article font size Budget airline Swoop will shut down later this year and have its operations folded into WestJet, the company announced Friday. The merger into WestJet’s operations is expected to be completed by Oct. 28, the Calgary-based airline said. Swoop will operate its existing network until then, and Swoop
If you’re a regular online shopper — especially if you’re under the age of 30 or so — you’ve probably seen the name Shein, and might have bought an outfit or two from the retailer. Founded in China in 2008 by entrepreneur Chris Xu and now based in Singapore, Shein has taken the fashion world
A Calgary woman who recently fell victim to a so-called “distraction theft” says she feels victimized twice since it happened back in early March: first, during the crime and afterwards, by one of her banks. Indu Paul said it all started back on March 8, when she was sitting in a grocery store parking lot.‘There
The growing number of business bankruptcies is prompting a warning for consumers when it comes to gift cards — use it or possibly lose it. Calgarian Katie Wilburn recently went to use $250 worth of gift cards she had received for her wedding at Bed Bath & Beyond.She knew the retailer’s Canadian locations were shutting
An Alberta woman said online retail giant Amazon Canada made her feel like a criminal after she sent back a defective product earlier this year. Okotoks resident Rachel Turnbull contacted Motorcycle accident toronto today after Amazon refused to honour a refund for a sound system she said sounded “off.”“The speech didn’t match the sound,” she said. “There
Cosori is recalling more than 2.2 million air fryers sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because their wire connections can overheat and cause a fire risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced the joint recall Thursday.The agencies said all consumers should stop using the air fryers immediately, even if they
As Canadians increasingly look to drink less or not at all, non-alcoholic beverage companies are working hard to meet the rising demand and are sometimes struggling to keep up. Interest has been brewing for the last couple of years, with an increase in sales during “Dry January” as the concept gains in popularity, says Bob
Some cybersecurity experts are warning the public about several sophisticated Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scams already circulating well ahead of tax season. “This year’s crop to me is even more concerning in that they seem to be more accurate, no spelling mistakes, no grammatical errors. They look very legitimate and have government of Canada logos
The massive worldwide recall of a vital piece of medical equipment by Philips continues to cause serious problems for some Canadians, including a Calgary woman. Gail Johnston is one of an estimated two million Canadians who have sleep apnea — a sleep disorder. Johnston, who has had the disorder for several years, told Motorcycle accident toronto today not being
Scotiabank says access to its online and mobile banking services has been restored for its customers after a “brief disruption” on Friday afternoon. Multiple users on Twitter said Friday they were having difficulties accessing their bank accounts.Some customers who tried to log into their Scotiabank apps on Friday received a notification that “online and mobile