Marketplace

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Coffee Con?/The Need for Speed/Nile File (Facebook)
Episode overview
30, 2015
We go dumpster diving to find out if take out coffee cups really get recycled. And is slower really safer on the highway? We put speed limits to the test. And comedian Nile Seguin takes on social media to find out how much is too much sharing.
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Best Before
Episode overview
06, 2015
We rely on best before dates to make sure food is fresh and we don't get sick. But how reliable are they? Supermarket insiders tell all and share common tricks some grocery stores use to give your favourite foods a second life.
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Supplements
Episode overview
13, 2015
Fish oil, vitamin C, and protein powder: We spend more than a billion dollars every year trying to supplement our diet with essential nutrients. In a first of its kind test in Canada, .. show full overview
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Hidden Camera and Undercover Investigations
Episode overview
20, 2015
Sometimes, hidden cameras are the best way to help expose an important story. From "peegate" to dirty hotels and oil change scams, we expose our top 5 hidden camera busts and show you how and why we go undercover to get you the goods.
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Retail Tricks
Episode overview
27, 2015
In a revealing peek behind the retail curtain, we look at the tricks that companies use to convince you to buy more. How an industry of neuroscientists and behavioural psychologists help .. show full overview
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Tow Truck Tricks and Flyer Fail
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04, 2015
Sometimes, getting in a car accident is only the beginning of the problem. Marketplace investigates tow truck scams that can cost you a lot more than they should. We're showing you how .. show full overview
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Outlet Sales
Episode overview
08, 2016
Many people flock to outlets for deals on their favourite brands. But are you always getting the same quality that you get at retail stores? And we look at the "compare at" price at .. show full overview
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Toxic Jewelry
Episode overview
15, 2016
Costume jewelry is everywhere these days, popular with tweens, teens and adults. But is it safe? We test jewelry bought from major Canadian retailers and find those low prices can come .. show full overview
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Snack Attack
Episode overview
22, 2016
Trying to stay on track for New Year's Resolutions? Some healthy sounding super snacks pack more sugar and salt than popular chips and candy bars. We looked at popular snack foods .. show full overview
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Self Service
Episode overview
29, 2016
Scanning your own groceries, booking your travel, printing your own tickets, selecting your own seats. It's not just about convenience: We're doing a lot of work ourselves that companies .. show full overview
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Flight Safety
Episode overview
05, 2016
Your chances of surviving an airline emergency are better than you may think. Think you know what to do to keep safe? In a unique simulation we put airline safety to the test. What we have to show you could save your life.
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Cellphone Bill Busters
Episode overview
12, 2016
Canadians are charged some of the highest prices in the world for cellphone service. And when we have a problem, it's often tough to get it solved. We help three Canadians who are tired .. show full overview
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Tired Doctors
Episode overview
19, 2016
Do tired and overworked doctors on marathon shifts make more mistakes? It's a nightmare that many people don't think about: How your doctor's schedule may be harming your health. .. show full overview
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Are We Racist?
Episode overview
26, 2016
Looking for a job, shopping, renting an apartment: Does your name or the colour of your face matter? A special one-hour Marketplace investigation puts Canada to the test. You may be surprised by what we find.
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Restaurant Dress Codes and Speed Limits
Episode overview
04, 2016
Should women have to dress sexy to serve you a sandwich? Charlsie Agro goes undercover to apply for a job serving in popular family restaurants. Along the way, we meet women forced to .. show full overview
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Egg Crackdown
Episode overview
11, 2016
"Nest-laid," "free-run," "free-range" and "organic": Egg cartons hold a lot of big promises about what's inside and how they got there. We test the marketing on supermarket eggs, and ask .. show full overview
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Cellphone Bill Shock and Hospital Parking Pain
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18, 2016
How do the big three cellphone providers get away with charging us so much for data? Cellphone companies may be bending the rules by letting children authorize additional data without .. show full overview
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Car Theft and Tourism Fee
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01, 2016
A new breed of criminal is combining the high tech skills of a hacker with the brazen nerve of an old-fashioned car thief. We go on the hunt for the mysterious device police believe .. show full overview
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Trouble in the Classroom
Episode overview
08, 2016
It's elementary: Teachers play an invaluable role in our lives and in our kids' lives. But how good is the system at protecting you, if there's a problem in the classroom? In a .. show full overview

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