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I never asked for that… so do I have to pay?

I never asked for that… so do I have to pay?

Have you ever received goods or services that you never asked for in the first place? In BC, there are rules that protect consumers from having to pay for unsolicited goods or services – learn more in this blog post!

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Posted on 2015-10-13 :: Comments (5)

Buying event tickets from an online classified site? Be careful.

Buying event tickets from an online classified site? Be careful!

Imagine this – you really want to go and see your favourite band in concert but tickets now appear to be sold out. Where would you look to track down that hard-to-find concert tickets? Online classified sites? Read this blog post first!

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Work out the details of your gym contract before signing!

Work out the details of your gym contract before signing!

It’s fall and in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season (and all the delicious food), I’ve been thinking about joining a gym. If you are in the same boat but have some questions, you are not alone! Read on to learn more.

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Posted on 2015-09-28 :: Comments (14)

Writing your will

Writing your will

Posted on 2015-09-21 :: Comments (1)

Recognizing Spam: Top 5 tips you can pass onto seniors in your life

Recognizing spam: top 5 tips you can pass onto seniors in your life

Posted on 2015-09-14 :: Comments (2)

Movie Ratings: G, PG, 14A, 18A, what do they all mean?

Movie Ratings: G, PG, 14A, 18A, what do they all mean?

Posted on 2015-09-09 :: Comments (26)

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