Lakeshore woman loses $6,500 to grandparent scam
A sophisticated grandparent scam targeting seniors in Lakeshore, Ontario has claimed another victim, with police warning families about this emotional manipulation scheme.
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Calgary businesses face mounting cost and trade pressures
New data reveals Calgary's business community continues to struggle with rising operational costs and trade pressures, creating significant hurdles for local economic recovery.
Atlantic Restaurants Feel Snubbed by Federal Budget
Atlantic Canadian restaurant owners and small business operators express deep disappointment as federal budget overlooks sector-specific support, calling it a 'devastating blow' to pandemic-recovering businesses.
Wasaga Beach Businesses Accuse Town of Targeting Them
Wasaga Beach entrepreneurs claim municipal officials are systematically targeting local businesses with excessive enforcement and unreasonable demands, creating a hostile environment for commerce in the popular Ontario destination.
Essex County Grandparent Scam: Senior Loses $6,500
Windsor police warn about sophisticated grandparent scams after Essex County senior falls victim to emotional manipulation, losing thousands in elaborate phone scheme.
North Bay senior loses $250K in investment scam
A North Bay resident has fallen victim to a devastating investment fraud, losing a quarter-million dollars. Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public about sophisticated financial scams targeting Canadians.
Canada's Largest Small Business Contest Launches
Discover how Canada's monumental ShopLocal2Win contest is transforming small business support with massive prizes, community impact, and nationwide participation.
HTVRont A300 Auto Hat Press Revolutionizes Manufacturing
Discover how the groundbreaking HTVRont A300 Auto Hat Heat Press is transforming the custom apparel industry with fully automated hat printing technology that delivers professional results in minutes.
Missing Dog Scam Targets Heartbroken Canadian Pet Owners
A cruel new scam is preying on desperate Canadians searching for their lost pets, with fraudsters demanding hundreds of dollars for dogs they don't actually have.
Sudbury Police Warn of Scammers Spoofing Their Phone Number
Greater Sudbury residents are being targeted by sophisticated phone scams where callers are manipulating caller ID to display legitimate police numbers. Learn how to protect yourself from these convincing fraud attempts.
Ontario couple loses $1M to online scammers
A heartbreaking case of financial fraud sees an Ontario senior couple lose their life savings to convincing online scammers who posed as police investigators in a complex scheme.
Interac Launches Konek: New Canadian Payment System
Interac revolutionizes online payments in Canada with Konek, offering secure, instant bank-to-bank transfers that challenge credit card dominance and boost small business opportunities.
Ontario Social Media Scams Cost Residents Hundreds
Two Ontario residents are warning others after losing significant money to sophisticated fake ads on social media platforms. Learn how these scams work and crucial protection tips.
Edmonton Business Abandons Canada Post Amid Strikes
An Edmonton packaging business loses faith in Canada Post amid rotating strikes, switching to private couriers as holiday shipping chaos looms for Canadian small businesses.
5 Tax Reforms Mark Carney Must Champion
As speculation grows about Mark Carney's political future, experts reveal five crucial tax changes that could revolutionize Canada's economy and restore fairness for middle-class families.
Barrie pool company $500K fraud trial set
Two Barrie men face trial for allegedly defrauding 16 customers out of $500,000 through their pool company. Discover how the elaborate scheme unfolded and what victims experienced.
Teen triplets run successful London food truck
Meet the 13-year-old triplet sisters from London, Ontario who are taking the local food scene by storm with their successful dessert truck business, Triplet Treats.
Calgary man charged in $2 million fraud scheme
A Calgary resident has been charged following an extensive fraud investigation that uncovered nearly $2 million in alleged financial crimes. Discover the details of this sophisticated scheme.
Calgary dentist faces new fraud charges in insurance scandal
Calgary dentist Dr. Alena Smadych faces new fraud allegations as insurance companies uncover more questionable billing practices, adding to her existing legal troubles.
Burnaby senior loses $1M in foreign police phone scam
A Burnaby woman lost her life savings in an elaborate phone scam where fraudsters posed as Chinese police. Learn how this sophisticated scheme works and how to protect yourself from similar fraud.
Fraudster's lies backfire in Ontario court case
A Toronto fraudster's elaborate deception backfires spectacularly as his own false testimony becomes key evidence in his conviction. Discover how Grant Norton's lies trapped him in a legal nightmare.
Vancouver Broadway Businesses Face Bankruptcy Over SkyTrain Construction
Vancouver's Broadway corridor businesses are fighting for survival as prolonged SkyTrain construction creates financial devastation, empty storefronts, and uncertain futures for local entrepreneurs.
Hamilton Road BIA Targeted in Phishing Scam
London's Hamilton Road BIA reveals details of a sophisticated phishing attack that compromised their accounts, while reassuring businesses that no financial data was stolen in the security breach.
North Van Property Scam: Fake Warning Letters Target Homeowners
RCMP warns North Vancouver homeowners about fraudulent letters claiming property title risks. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated scam.
Brampton pair arrested in carjacking fraud scheme
Two Brampton residents face serious charges after police uncover a sophisticated fraud operation involving a staged carjacking and false insurance claims in the Greater Toronto Area.
Ontario Couple Loses $1M+ to Online Scammers
A retired Ontario couple fell victim to an elaborate online fraud scheme, losing their entire life savings of more than $1 million even after their bank raised red flags about the suspicious transactions.
Ottawa Police Arrest 7 in Homeowner Fraud Scheme
Ottawa Police dismantle sophisticated fraud ring that preyed on elderly and vulnerable residents through fake home service contracts, arresting seven suspects in coordinated city-wide operation.
PEI's hiring crisis defies Canada's job growth numbers
While Canada celebrates rising employment numbers, Prince Edward Island businesses face an unprecedented hiring crisis that's forcing closures and reduced hours across the province.
Calgary police seize 25 guns in fraud bust, 50 charges
Calgary police have dismantled a sophisticated fraud operation, seizing 25 firearms and laying 50 criminal charges in a major investigation spanning multiple provinces.
Ex-hockey treasurer charged with fraud in Barrie
A former Barrie Minor Hockey Association board member faces fraud charges following the disappearance of thousands of dollars from the organization's accounts, shaking the local sports community.
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