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Celebrity-backed home projects leave a trail of unhappy customers

Celebrity-backed home projects leave a trail of unhappy customers

Celebrities including Mike Holmes and former CFL player Graeme Bell make the pitch for renovations and custom home builds done right, but a long list of customers with home build and reno nightmares shows that even though these celebs make the pitch to trust them, there is little accountability when things go wrong.

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Canada's economy contracts by 0.2% in November
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January 31, 2025

Canada’s economy contracts by 0.2% in November

Canada’s economy contracted more than expected in November, as activity…

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Business, Media

January 31, 2025

Google payments for news organizations to begin later than expected

OTTAWA — The organization administering the $100 million Google agreed…

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U.S. tariffs on Canada: (Almost) nobody wants this, except the guy who really does
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January 31, 2025

U.S. tariffs on Canada: (Almost) nobody wants this, except the guy who really does

The American public dislikes them, along with business leaders, many…

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Halifax-area man ordered to leave RV can stay — for now
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January 31, 2025

Halifax-area man ordered to leave RV can stay — for now

Matthieu Tetreault was recently told he can stay in his…

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Business, Economy

January 31, 2025

Price increases, new partners on the table as Canadian businesses prepare for tariffs

TORONTO — Jessica Miao has been stressed out since November,…

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Business, Education, National, Politics, Social

January 31, 2025

International study permit data an ‘earthquake’ for Canadian university finances

A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year…

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Ontario/Quebec

January 31, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Friday, Jan. 31

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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International health professionals face slow accreditation in Canada
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January 31, 2025

International health professionals face slow accreditation in Canada

While different levels of government promise to speed up the…

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The harrowing return to northern Gaza
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January 31, 2025

The harrowing return to northern Gaza

After a long awaited ceasefire deal, and with much of…

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It's barely 2025 and Trump's project to overhaul federal civil service is well underway
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January 31, 2025

It’s barely 2025 and Trump’s project to overhaul federal civil service is well underway

A 19th-century presidential assassination was a signature event in helping…

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As comedy troupe known for racist jokes set for Hamilton, venues urged to consider how 'harmful ideas' spread
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January 31, 2025

As comedy troupe known for racist jokes set for Hamilton, venues urged to consider how ‘harmful ideas’ spread

A comedy troupe known for racist jokes is scheduled forÂ…

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'He's the show': American superstar speed skater Stolz ready to dazzle at hometown oval
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January 31, 2025

‘He’s the show’: American superstar speed skater Stolz ready to dazzle at hometown oval

It’s been 20 years since a speed skating World Cup…

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Sports

January 31, 2025

Hopkins, Battaglia power Frontenacs to 9-5 victory over Spirit

SAGINAW — Tyler Hopkins scored three times while Jacob Battaglia…

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Sports

January 31, 2025

Chabot’s overtime goal leads Ottawa Senators past Washington Capitals 5-4

OTTAWA — Thomas Chabot scored in overtime to earn the…

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Sports

January 31, 2025

Andlauer says he’s all in and doesn’t want any Ottawa Senators fan to think otherwise

OTTAWA — Michael Andlauer is all in and he doesn’t…

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Sports

January 31, 2025

Former Toronto Argonauts head coach John Huard dies at the age of 80

TORONTO — John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to…

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Human smuggling persists along Canada-U.S. border, despite crackdown
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January 31, 2025

Human smuggling persists along Canada-U.S. border, despite crackdown

Human smuggling networks continue to operate along Quebec’s border with…

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