MarketplaceŘada 47
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This series focuses on consumer affairs and news. The regular features include short investigative documentaries, test of products and advertising claims and product warnings.
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- Should You Trust Your Credit Score?
D3Should You Trust Your Credit Score?It's easier than ever to check your credit score online, but there is a catch; three people check their scores on Credit Karma, TransUnion, Equifax and Borrowell; the results are surprising; testing a $200 device that claims to stop period pain. - How to Fight For Safer Schools
D4How to Fight For Safer SchoolsTesting schools across the country by asking how many students have attacked other students; asking the kids the same question in an effort to get the truth; David Common confronts school officials about what they are doing to keep students safe. - Are Expensive Shoes Really Worth it? Testing Adidas, Nike and Under Armour
D5Are Expensive Shoes Really Worth it? Testing Adidas, Nike and Under ArmourMarketplace tests top brand-name sneakers from Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour. Through mechanical lab testing, we rip apart their high, medium and low cost shoes to see if there’s really a difference between the most expensive and the cheapest shoes. Does a higher price mean better quality and performance? - Are Noisy Restaurants Harmful to Your Health?
D6Are Noisy Restaurants Harmful to Your Health?You’re not imagining it. Restaurants are getting louder. But just how much noise are we exposed to? And what is it doing to our health? Marketplace tests noise levels at popular chains across the country. Plus, Health Canada bans 'predatory' vaginal detox products following a Marketplace investigation. We discover that Goddess Vaginal Detox Pearls' claims of cleansing and healing from sexual trauma could lead to serious mental and physical health impacts. Have you seen other vaginal detox products for sale? The government wants to know about it, and so we do we. - Why You Don’t Need Blue Light Lenses
D8Why You Don’t Need Blue Light LensesMany of us are feeling the strain on our eyes from staring at our smartphones and computer screens all day. But some of Canada's largest optical chains are selling you a solution experts say you don't need: lenses that protect our eyes from the blue light emitted from our devices. Leading experts tell Marketplace some of Canada's top chains seem to be using "misleading" claims to sell the lenses. And an ophthalmologist reveals some easy and free tips that will ease digital eye strain. Plus, Why are some long-term care and retirement homes banning families from seeing their loved ones? Administrators say it's because they're being too aggressive. Families argue they're just fighting for better care. - Locksmith Ripoffs: Fake Listings and Reviews
D9Locksmith Ripoffs: Fake Listings and ReviewsWho do you call when you’re locked out of your home? A locksmith. But industry experts tell us some of them are duping customers with the promise of a quick and cheap fix, only to end up ripping you off. CBC Marketplace uncovers a network of fake local business locations and fake five-star reviews cluttering Google Maps in the Greater Toronto Area. We rig up a house with hidden cameras to test locksmiths advertising their services online, and expose how some companies use low prices, fake names, fake addresses and fake reviews to lure you in. - Anti-vaccination Movement: Hidden Camera Investigation
D10Anti-vaccination Movement: Hidden Camera InvestigationWe dive into one of the world’s most harmful misinformation campaigns: the anti-vaccination movement. We go undercover to expose the movement's inner workings and discover the business behind the message. We also reveal how the spread of anti-vaxx misinformation impacts us on a subconscious level, and has led to a crisis of outbreaks around the world. - How to Rent a Car Without Getting Ripped Off
D11How to Rent a Car Without Getting Ripped OffThree cars, three teams wearing hidden cameras, and one car rental company location with a long history of complaints and overcharging. What happens when we send in our Marketplace team with some savvy consumers to fight back against those extra fees? - Shady Business: The Illegal Sale of Skin-whitening Products
D12Shady Business: The Illegal Sale of Skin-whitening ProductsWe're testing popular skin lightening products sold in Canada to find out if the ingredients are as toxic as the marketing. They’re not authorized for sale here, yet we bought dozens of products from beauty supply stores in Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver and Montreal. Some of the promises: “whiter skin in 7 days”, “white in seconds”, use a “fairness meter” to check your results. The advertising is clearly harmful. Are any of the ingredients in the products harmful too? - To Catch a Scammer
D13To Catch a ScammerOur journalists got exclusive access to an undercover RCMP investigation into major scam calls, which have bilked Canadians of millions of dollars. For two years, we have zeroed in on scammers in Indian call centres targeting Canadians: posing as CRA tax agents, tech support workers or impersonating police and other government officials. Now, we have a full update on new arrests on Canadian soil, the likely impact of enforcement actions and how police will tackle it going forward. - Broken Appliances: Why You Need Repairs More Often
D15Broken Appliances: Why You Need Repairs More OftenAre your pricey appliances breaking down faster and more frequently than ever? Marketplace investigates why it’s so tough to get your appliances repaired in Canada. We commission a national poll to get to the heart of your complaints: which brand you tell us breaks down the most, how long you tell us your appliances last, and your frustrations searching for a fix. Plus we follow four Canadians with different busted appliances (dishwasher, fridges, washer) to see if their machines will be saved, or whether they will get trashed. - Are You Prepared For the Pandemic?
D17Are You Prepared For the Pandemic?How should you be living your life during a pandemic? Infection control expert Dr. Susy Hota told us how to stay safe amid the coronavirus outbreak. We've all heard of stocking up during times of crisis and many of us are doing just that. But are we grabbing the right supplies? We also went shopping with Dr. Samir Sinha, an emergency preparedness expert who volunteers with the American Red Cross. - COVID-19 Special: Is Canada Doing Enough?
D18COVID-19 Special: Is Canada Doing Enough?A look inside Taiwan, where fast action ensured kids were back in school and businesses stayed open; Asha Tomlinson investigates whether the big grocery chains are doing enough to stop the panic and stock the shelves. - Straighter Teeth in a Box, How Taiwan Keeps Kids in School During the Pandemic
D19Straighter Teeth in a Box, How Taiwan Keeps Kids in School During the PandemicHidden Camera investigation about how the latest way to fix your smile at home is sold to potential patients. Tele-orthodontics are cheaper, no monthly visits, but are they worth it? And what Canada can learn from Taiwan to fight COVID-19 and keep schools open. - How to Fight COVID-19 in Canada
D20How to Fight COVID-19 in CanadaWe look into health claims on YouTube and Eventbrite about how to protect yourself from COVID-19 and ask an expert if you can really buy your way to a better immune system. We also hear from some home care workers who are fighting for personal protective equipment. Plus, we investigate a controversial rapid blood test said to determine if you have the antibodies to fight off COVID-19. Why hasn’t Health Canada approved it?
