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Facing racism in the oilsands; the push for better masks in schools: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Business November 29

Face Racism: Working in Canada’s oilsands industry

Shane MacQueen says he’s been a target for mistreatment and racism while working in Alberta’s oilsands for the past 14 years. His story is part of a new ongoing Marketplace series, Face Racism.

Racism in the oilsands industry

Watch our latest episode here and catch up on past episodes anytime on CBC Gem

Business November 27

Oilsands workers describe a culture of racist jokes, bullying and being shut out of the industry

Workers in Alberta's oilsands sector are speaking out about racial discrimination they say they faced on the job, telling CBC's Marketplace of racist jokes, preferential treatment for white colleagues and exclusion from permanent jobs and promotions.

Jeremy McDonald

Business November 27

How not to buy a puppy; pandemic price gouging: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

Business November 22

Provinces promised crackdown on pandemic price gouging. In fact, there have been few repercussions

Canada November 21

22:30

Pandemic price check and how not to buy a puppy

Marketplace November 20

Buyer beware: Ottawa fails to track thousands of puppies, some carrying diseases, imported to Canada each year

Canada November 19

Putting face masks to the test; The fight for airline refunds: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

Business November 15

22:30

Testing face masks and airline refunds

Marketplace November 13

Marketplace tested over 20 different masks. Here's what will best protect you and others during the pandemic

Canada November 13

How to avoid bitcoin scams; Miss Vickie's recalled: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

Business November 8

The dirty truth about supermarkets; travel refund complaints go unanswered: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

Business November 1

4:25

These are the germiest surfaces in your supermarket

22:30

The dirty truth about supermarkets: Hidden cameras, lab tests and how to stay safe

Marketplace October 28

Are nursing homes above the law? WestJet changes course on COVID-19 refunds: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

Business October 25

85% of Ont. nursing homes break the law repeatedly with almost no consequences, data analysis shows

Marketplace October 23

2:52

Her aunt died weeks after moving into long-term care

Top 30 Ontario long-term care homes with most reported violations

Marketplace October 23

Are nursing homes above the law? Exposing repeat offenders

Marketplace October 21

Appliance repair ripoffs; WestJet slashes routes in Atlantic Canada: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

Business October 18

Looking for local appliance repair? Why you can't always trust what you find on Google Maps

Canada October 16

Hidden cameras and secret trackers reveal where Amazon returns end up

Canada October 13

0:42

Why free online returns are terrible for the environment

11:28

Here's where your Amazon returns go

8:30

Did an inspection change lead to more COVID-19 outbreaks? A PC Optimum Heist; CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

Business September 27

Hidden camera footage catches misleading sales practices at car rental agency

Business January 31

Are high-priced shoes worth the cost? Testing Adidas, Nike and Under Armour

Jeremy McDonald, Tyana Grundig and Asha Tomlinson

Business November 3, 2019

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