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Contract requirements: how Eddy was able to exercise his cancellation rights

Eddy wanted a refund on his deposit but the business owner stated all deposits were non-refundable. This made him nervous. Something just didn’t feel right. Read on to find out how Eddy navigated this tricky situation.

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Posted on 2017-06-27 :: Comments (8)

Deceived: Jake’s moving nightmare

Deceived: Jake’s moving nightmare

Jake landed a new job in Calgary and had three weeks to pack up his life in Winnipeg. The delivery date arrived and his belongings were nowhere to be seen. Something didn’t feel right…

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Posted on 2017-06-20 :: Comments (8)

Back to the mat: a peaceful resolution for Chelsea and her yoga practice

Chelsea’s yoga studio sold to a new owner who had no provisions in place for honouring her membership. “No one was taking responsibility,” says Chelsea, “I thought I was out of luck.” Read on to hear how Chelsea reached a solution.

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Posted on 2017-06-13 :: Comments (3)

How John and Mary navigated a misleading contract

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Misleading advertisements: what can be done about it?

Misleading advertisements: what can be done about it?

Posted on 2017-05-23 :: Comments (23)

Fake coupon scams: tips to stay wise to this up-and-coming scammer trick

Fake coupon scams: tips to stay wise to this up-and-coming scammer trick

Posted on 2017-05-16 :: Comments (2)

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