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The Ontario Ministry of Labour announced that Premier Fitness has been fined $100,000 for violation of the Employment Standards Act, specifically on the issue of wages.
When it comes to shrinking grocery products, it's not always size or volume that goes down. Check out the fine print on McCain's Cool Quenchers Mango frozen juice -- which is still 225ml -- but is now less concentrated, making .23 litres less.
I travel a lot for Marketplace -- which means I wait for planes more than I'd care to admit. So imagine my delight when I realized I had arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport recently, early enough to catch an earlier flight
The holiday shopping season is about to hit full swing over the next few weeks, but if you're out to buy a new TV, be careful when it comes to buying high-cost accessories for it. You might not need to spend big bucks to get high quality -- especially when it comes to the HDMI cable.

About a year ago, I was working on my first story for Marketplace. It was the "Big Gym Ripoff," an investigation of the fitness club industry.
Certain oral contraceptives are more likely to cause serious blood clots than others, a new study confirms.
You may notice PC Just Peanuts brand peanut butter feels a bit lighter lately. No, it's not a new formula -- but a size reduction from 1kg to 750g. Check out the photo evidence:
A new study on cellphone safety has found that carrying a phone in a shirt or pants pocket exceeds radiation exposure guidelines spelled out by the the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and that children absorb twice as much cellphone radiation as adults.
Remember Dr. Stanley Bernstein? The weight-loss doctor is in the news, as he's in the midst of a court battle with a former partner, and is suing for more than $10 million. As part of the court hearings, Bernstein wants to keep the public out of the civil trial, which could have major repercussions for open courts.
The federal government is putting limits on the amount of caffeine allowed in energy drinks. Health minister Leona Aglukkaq announced today that Health Canada will not allow more than 180 milligrams of caffeine per serving -- far higher than the 80 milligrams recommended by a panel of health experts convened to advise the health regulator.
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We're turning the tables on our viewers. as Marketplace runs the scams instead of exposing them. For the first time ever, instead of grilling the bad guys, we will be confronting the "victims" with one simple question: "Why do you fall for it?"
The labels say 'organic' and 'natural' -- but are they really? Erica Johnson separates the truly green products from the 'greenwashed' -- products that look green, but really aren't -- in our top ten countdown of lousy labels.
We're looking for Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill... again!
Their business can be ferocious, but when debt collectors cross the line, can you count on the rules to protect you?
Are there special rules for gift cards sold by the banks? Erica Johnson puts Visa Gift Card to the test.
We follow up on some of our favourite stories. See what's changed, and who's been busted since we "Busted" them.
Tom Harrington investigates what some call the best kept secret in the car insurance industry: claims for diminished value.
We test 100 samples of chicken from across the country for superbugs, and Erica Johnson reveals what the results mean for you, your family, and your health.
Erica Johnson joins forces with contractor Mike Holmes to investigate the shady world of shoddy roofers.
Are you being fooled into buying expensive water purification systems? Marketplace goes undercover.
Erica Johnson investigates possible health side effects of Canada's number one birth control pill.
Notice that many of your favourite products are getting smaller and smaller, but the price is not?
Erica Johnson investigates one of the fastest growing alternative health treatments in the country: homeopathy.
Tom Harrington investigates the sneaky charges and over-billing that have been plaguing the gym industry for years.
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