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Canadian Taylor Swift fans are flying to Europe for cheaper concert tickets

Canadian fans are tallying up the cost of a flight, hotel and ticket, and are finding that travelling to Europe to see Taylor Swift in concert may be better bang for their buck than seeing the show on Canadian soil.

Telus Health only reimbursing employee drug prescriptions filled through its virtual pharmacy

Employees of the health services offshoot of Telus Communicationsare onlyreimbursed for certain drug prescriptions if they fill them through the company's own virtual pharmacy, CBC News has learned.

Equality in the boardroom? Not any time soon, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Women are a minority in Canadian boardrooms and the glacial pace of progress means it could take decades to reach gender parity, according to a report released this week by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Consumers look to Value Village for a bargain. Many are finding 'ridiculous' markups

For years, Canadians have relied on Value Village to buy used goods for cheaper than other retailers. Its one of the biggest and most popular thrift store chains in the country. Now some customers are accusing the company of massive markups on their items.

These fast food jobs are going to robots

As companies cope with worker shortages and higher labour costs, robots are showing up behind the counter at many big fast food chains.

Would you buy a diamond made in a lab? Consumers are taking a shine to them

More consumers are choosing diamonds that are created in labs over those that have been mined, both as a way to save money and for ethical and environmental reasons. These lab-grown diamonds now make up nearly 20 per cent of the global diamond jewelry market.

Menopause costs Canada's economy billions: report

Millions of Canadian women are coping with menopause, and advocates say they don't have the support they need. A new report by the Menopause Foundation of Canada suggests missed work days, lower productivity and lost income cost $3.5B a year.

Goodbye, cashiers: Amazon tech lets shoppers skip the checkout

Amazon's retail technology lets customers tap a credit or debit card, grab items off the shelves and walk straight out but do the privacy risks outweigh the convenience?

Would you share a single room with 3 other people? Why student housing is in a crisis

The soaring rents that have hit some of Canadas biggest cities have also walloped college and university towns, creating a challenge for students looking for housing for the fall.

Are Canada's competition laws outdated? Some say it's time for change

The federal government is looking to update Canadas competition laws possibly their most significant review in decades.