Shopping & contracts
Vacuum sales: what you need to know
As soon as summer hits, Consumer Protection BC tends to receive an increased number of calls from consumers regarding vacuum cleaner sales. Read on to learn more if you are approached by someone selling a vacuum…
Posted on 2017-07-04 :: Add a new comment
How John and Mary navigated a misleading contract
John and Mary were stuck in a misleading contract. “I was rattling around, trying to find a solution and I contacted Consumer Protection BC,” says Mary. Read on to find out how John and Mary learned their rights around contracts.
Posted on 2017-06-06 :: Add a new comment
Misleading advertisements: what can be done about it?
Have you ever been misled by an ad and wondered what can be done about it? Read on to learn about advertising standards in Canada, what qualifies as a misleading ad, and how to lodge a complaint if you encounter one.
Posted on 2017-05-23 :: Comments (23)
Consumer trend #2: retail therapy continues to move online
Posted on 2017-02-16 :: Comments (1)
Buying flowers online? Read these tips first
Posted on 2017-02-06 :: Comments (7)
It looks, smells and tastes like a gift card…but is it?
Posted on 2016-12-14 :: Comments (39)