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Credit freezes help stop identity fraud so why are they only offered in Quebec?

Credit freezes are one easy way to protect against identity fraud they block access to your credit report, so fraudsters can't open credit card accounts or take out loans.But they're only offered in Quebec.

Earn a fixed salary? You might be working for free on Feb. 29

Hourly wage workers get another day to make money on leap years, but for salaried employees, that extra day is likely unpaid.

He was scammed $16K from his BMO line of credit. The bank is charging him interest anyway

James Mathelier is out thousands of dollars after falling prey to a costly phone scam. Now, the Toronto man is bemoaning that his bank didn't do enough to protect him, and is even charging interest on the funds he lost from his line of credit.

Major drop in lithium prices could mean cheaper electric vehicles

After a two-year rally, the price of lithium carbonate, which is an important ingredient in the batteries for electric vehicles, dropped by 65 per cent. That could lead to cheaper electric cars.

Only weeks after launch, TD hits pause on loan program partnering with Canada Post

It only launched last month, but TD Bank and Canada Post have already put a new program offering loans for customers in remote communities on pause, citing unspecified "processing issues."

Few LGBTQ+ refugees got to Canada during the pandemic. Here are the stories of some who did

The pandemic not only greatly decreased the number of LGBTQ+ refugees admitted to Canada, but also disrupted the settlement of those who did manage to get in. Experts say it'll take a long time for the system to get back up to speed.

Remaining tenants of Swansea Mews forced to leave temporarily after units deemed unsafe

About 70 families still living in a public housing complexwherea ceiling collapsedare required to leave as quickly as possible because all units in its buildingshavebeen deemed unsafe to be occupied.

BlackBerry's path from smartphone roadkill to smart car pioneer with a brief detour into meme stock

The obituary for BlackBerry as a smartphone leader has been written countless times. But after pivoting its business away from devices and toward the software that powers them, reports of the Canadian company's death are proving to be premature as it gets on the road to a bright automotive future.

Amazon employees flag health concerns in Canadian warehouses

Physical distancing while working inside an Amazon warehouse can get tricky, especially since the company still tracks workers' productivity during the pandemic.

Cannabis companies could go bust in 2020, industry insiders predict

The pot industry has been plagued with supply problems, stiff competition from the black market and a resulting loss of enthusiasm from investors.