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How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country
Marketplace reveals the growing number of vet clinics being bought up by international corporations across the country and reveals how those takeovers are driving up cost of care across Canada.
Why Canada Dry's 'made from real ginger' claim isn't on U.S. cans
Marketplace hits the grocery aisles to debunk food marketing claims and expose Canada’s weak labelling rules. From “cholesterol free” to “made with real ginger,” we reveal what's really in our food.
Why some cars sold in Canada are easier to steal than the same models in the U.K.
Marketplace compares some of Canada’s most stolen vehicles to the same makes and models sold in the U.K. and reveals how the same cars sold overseas have additional security features that aren’t provided in Canada.
Fast-food chains serving up halal food with a side of misinformation, expired certificates
Some of Canada’s most popular restaurants are now serving halal food, but a Marketplace investigation finds many popular chains including KFC and Boston Pizza can't always answer basic questions about the halal food they serve, or provide proof to back their certification claims.
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Pricey phone plans; unveiling the national pharmacare plan: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.
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Value Village pricing secrets exposed; What's really in your food?: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.
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Same car, same charge, different prices? EV drivers face inconsistent, unreliable charging network
Marketplace hit the road in an electric vehicle to see how well Canada’s public charging infrastructure is working for Canadians. The investigation found a range in pricing across providers, as well as poor reliability and maintenance at some stations.
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We swabbed GoodLife, Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness locations to find the germiest piece of equipment
Does a quick wipe really eliminate all those germs? CBC's Marketplace swabbed equipment at several national gym chains to find out which surface harbours the most bacteria.
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Why so much recycled clothing is still going in the garbage
Companies like H&M, Nike, Lululemon, Zara and Gap are pushing so-called sustainable clothes, but experts say the only thing green about many of them is that they’ve been greenwashed.
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Shoppers Drug Mart eliminates 'pink tax' on menstrual pain medication following CBC investigation
Marketplace found two examples of menstrual pain medication costing more than their general pain relief counterparts at Shoppers Drug Mart, which said it will align the prices “within a week.”