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Lynda Steele on luggage dispute

A B.C. couple has found themselves caught in a blame game between U.S. security agencies and Air Canada after their belongings went missing on a flight from Los Angeles to Vancouver.

Lynda Steele on ICBC rate hike

B.C. drivers are being forced to pay higher premiums for their ICBC basic car insurance even though a rate hike has yet to be formally approved by the province's utility commission.

Lynda Steele on online flower deliveries

The beautiful floral arrangement you buy online isn't always the one that arrives at the destination, as Steele on Your Side learned after an experiment using the FTD floral service.

Lynda Steele on best chocolate values

If you're shopping for a romantic box of chocolates to give as a Valentine's Day gift, there's good news. Consumer Reports has just found some of the best, at modest prices.

Lynda Steele on finding the right pink product

There are thousands of products that display a pink ribbon in support of breast cancer, but consumers need to do their homework because not all pink products are legitimate.

Lynda Steele with more on smart meters

The strata president of a B.C. condo complex claims that smart meter installers broke into its meter room earlier this month to install the BC Hydro devices against the residents' wishes.

Lynda Steele on future of smart meters

BC Hydro will not say whether B.C. residents are able to opt out of its controversial Smart Meter program, a frustrating proposition for consumers who distrust the devices.

Lynda Steele on weight-loss app

Starting a diet is relatively easy but the hard part is sticking to it. Consumer Reports just polled more than 3,200 of its subscribers on losing weight to find out what they do to keep on target.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

U.S. entertainment industries are hoping that a "notice and notice" program which sends warnings about illegal downloading will deter internet users from sharing copyrighted material.

Lynda Steele on consignment shopping

The sale of consignment clothing is up 25 per cent in Vancouver this year, and sellers say it's a sign that fashionistas are getting more frugal.

Lynda Steele on addressing hoarding problems

Hoarders forced to clean up their homes will suffer trauma and begin collecting again at an even faster rate, according to the City of Vancouver, which is struggling to deal with the issue.

Landlord urges caution after hoarder tenant

A junk removal company manager is urging caution to landlords after a hoarder turned his tidy one-bedroom apartment into a den of garbage, rotting food and human waste in less than two months.

Lynda Steele on the best paper towels

Consumer Reports put Bounty and nearly two dozen other paper towels brands through some serious tests to find out which one performs best.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

Just how much fat is in the ground meat you buy at your local supermarket can be confusing.

Lynda Steele on innocent iPad mules

Fraud artists perpetrating a major scam involving fake iPad 2s recruited unsuspecting "mules" online to return the bogus products to major retailers under the guise of a secret shopper assignment.

Lynda Steele on even more fake iPads

A growing scam involving fake Apple iPad 2s being sold at retail giants is spreading, with more people coming forward to say they've purchased the fraudulent tablets.

Lynda Steele on saving cash on drugs

Drug dispensing fees at the pharmacy counter can range from around $4 to almost $14, a big discrepancy for anyone who isn't covered through insurance.

Lynda Steele on more fake iPads

Retailers Walmart and London Drugs confirm they've been hit by a fake iPad 2 scam, a day after Future Shop and Best Buy said they are launching a major fraud investigation into the scam.

Lynda Steele on fake iPads

Future Shop and Best Buy have launched a major fraud investigation after as many as 10 fake iPad 2 models made of modeling clay were sold in Metro Vancouver retail stores.

Shannon Paterson on low mortgage rates

With banks lowering their five-year interest rates to a record low this week, many people are considering whether or not it's the right time to buy a new home.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

A Penticton, B.C., father said he was shocked to have to pay $60.21 in taxes and duty on presents he received for his children from relatives in the U.S.

Lynda Steele on furnace industry practices

Less than half of Canadians trust outside contractors and repairmen to be honest in their home, according to an Angus Reid Public Opinion poll commissioned by Steele on Your Side.

Lynda Steele on furnace investigation

A Steele on Your Side undercover investigation exposing questionable tactics used by furnace contractors is raising concerns about the industry.

Lynda Steele on visiting the dentist

A new Consumer Reports survey on oral health shows most people gave their dental care a thumbs up -- even when it came to painful surgeries like a root canal.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

More and more Canadians are taking advantage of lower mortgage rates, but is it worth it to break your existing loan to get a lower rate somewhere else?

Lynda Steele on outsmarting the iPhone

There has been plenty of buzz about Apple's new iPhone 4S, but Consumer Reports says there are plenty of other smartphones out there that perform just as well, or even better, than the 4S.

Lynda Steele on manly paint colours

CIL Paints is appealing to men this winter with an amusing campaign designed to get men more pumped for painting, but will the macho makeover really get men into home décor?

Lynda Steele on Canucks ticket policy

The Vancouver Canucks have changed their ticket policy after a disabled hockey fan was unable to get a last-minute ticket discount because he uses a wheelchair.

Lynda Steele on earthquake insurance

Less than 50 per cent of homeowners in earthquake prone areas in B.C. carry quake insurance even though there's a good chance a big quake will hit Vancouver in the next 50 years.

Lynda Steele on noisy restaurants

There's a growing movement to turn down the volume in Canadian eateries, and part of the problem may be a generational clash.

Lynda Steele on bra sizes

While British Columbian women spend millions of dollars on bras, experts say up to 90 percent of them are still wearing the wrong size.

Lynda Steele on vanity sizing

Clothing manufacturers have started altering their sizing to make us feel better about ourselves. The shrinking sizes appeal to the ego, but have little to do with reality.

Lynda Steele on e-readers

If you're a big reader and you've been thinking about making the switch to e-books, now's a good time. CTV's Lynda Steele did some field testing to see which e-book readers come out on top.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

A Steele on Your Side viewer angry that WestJet has bumped up some of its holiday airfares by around 100 per cent says she could spend the same amount of money to fly to Europe that it would cost her to fly to Alberta.

Lynda Steele on a wonky remote

A Surrey woman says she's concerned for safety in her neighbourhood after finding out the wireless device she uses to turn on her Christmas lights also opens her garage door.

Lynda Steele on gifts that give back

There are scores of great gifts that give back this holiday season, from eco-friendly shoes and lingerie to luxurious hand creams and herds of African goats.

Lynda Steele on slimming down drinks

Champagne, cocktails and coffee drinks with whipped cream are part of many holiday celebrations, but you need to watch those liquid calories to avoid packing on the pounds.

Lynda Steele with TV 101

From 3D to LED and LCD, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to buying a new television, but which one is best for you really depends on what you want to use it for.

Lynda Steele on tablets for tots

Consumer Reports just tested four tablet computers made specially for young children.

Lynda Steele on the best tech toys

British Columbians are the most likely shoppers to purchase a smartphone or computer for a child this Christmas -- but how do you know which one fits the bill?

Lynda Steele on choosing batteries

Consumer Reports just did some battery tests to find out which ones work best in toys and electronic gadgets.

Lynda Steele on hot toys

From tots to teenagers, if you played with it as a kid the chances are your children will too this holiday season.

Lynda Steele with Christmas pet tips

Flying with your four-legged friend can be a hairy experience, but there's a lot you can do to make sure the journey is stress-free for yourself and your animal companion.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

Email spam is an everyday occurrence, but there's a new nuisance in town: text spam -- and it's hitting Telus wireless customers.

	Lynda Steele on weight-loss app Starting a diet is relatively easy but the hard part is sticking to it. Consumer Reports just polled more than 3,200 of its subscribers on losing weight to find out what they do to keep on target.
	Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions U.S. entertainment industries are hoping that a "notice and notice" program which sends warnings about illegal downloading will deter internet users from sharing copyrighted material.
	Lynda Steele on consignment shopping The sale of consignment clothing is up 25 per cent in Vancouver this year, and sellers say it's a sign that fashionistas are getting more frugal.
	Lynda Steele on addressing hoarding problems Hoarders forced to clean up their homes will suffer trauma and begin collecting again at an even faster rate, according to the City of Vancouver, which is struggling to deal with the issue.
	Landlord urges caution after hoarder tenant A junk removal company manager is urging caution to landlords after a hoarder turned his tidy one-bedroom apartment into a den of garbage, rotting food and human waste in less than two months.
	Lynda Steele on the best paper towels Consumer Reports put Bounty and nearly two dozen other paper towels brands through some serious tests to find out which one performs best.
	Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions Just how much fat is in the ground meat you buy at your local supermarket can be confusing.
	Lynda Steele on innocent iPad mules Fraud artists perpetrating a major scam involving fake iPad 2s recruited unsuspecting "mules" online to return the bogus products to major retailers under the guise of a secret shopper assignment.
	Lynda Steele on even more fake iPads A growing scam involving fake Apple iPad 2s being sold at retail giants is spreading, with more people coming forward to say they've purchased the fraudulent tablets.
	Lynda Steele on saving cash on drugs Drug dispensing fees at the pharmacy counter can range from around $4 to almost $14, a big discrepancy for anyone who isn't covered through insurance.
	Lynda Steele on more fake iPads Retailers Walmart and London Drugs confirm they've been hit by a fake iPad 2 scam, a day after Future Shop and Best Buy said they are launching a major fraud investigation into the scam.
	Lynda Steele on fake iPads Future Shop and Best Buy have launched a major fraud investigation after as many as 10 fake iPad 2 models made of modeling clay were sold in Metro Vancouver retail stores.
	Shannon Paterson on low mortgage rates With banks lowering their five-year interest rates to a record low this week, many people are considering whether or not it's the right time to buy a new home.
	Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions A Penticton, B.C., father said he was shocked to have to pay $60.21 in taxes and duty on presents he received for his children from relatives in the U.S.
	Lynda Steele on furnace industry practices Less than half of Canadians trust outside contractors and repairmen to be honest in their home, according to an Angus Reid Public Opinion poll commissioned by Steele on Your Side.
	Lynda Steele on furnace investigation A Steele on Your Side undercover investigation exposing questionable tactics used by furnace contractors is raising concerns about the industry.
	Lynda Steele on visiting the dentist A new Consumer Reports survey on oral health shows most people gave their dental care a thumbs up -- even when it came to painful surgeries like a root canal.
	Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions More and more Canadians are taking advantage of lower mortgage rates, but is it worth it to break your existing loan to get a lower rate somewhere else?
	Lynda Steele on outsmarting the iPhone There has been plenty of buzz about Apple's new iPhone 4S, but Consumer Reports says there are plenty of other smartphones out there that perform just as well, or even better, than the 4S.
	Lynda Steele on manly paint colours CIL Paints is appealing to men this winter with an amusing campaign designed to get men more pumped for painting, but will the macho makeover really get men into home décor?
	Lynda Steele on Canucks ticket policy The Vancouver Canucks have changed their ticket policy after a disabled hockey fan was unable to get a last-minute ticket discount because he uses a wheelchair.
	Lynda Steele on earthquake insurance Less than 50 per cent of homeowners in earthquake prone areas in B.C. carry quake insurance even though there's a good chance a big quake will hit Vancouver in the next 50 years.
	Lynda Steele on noisy restaurants There's a growing movement to turn down the volume in Canadian eateries, and part of the problem may be a generational clash.
	Lynda Steele on bra sizes While British Columbian women spend millions of dollars on bras, experts say up to 90 percent of them are still wearing the wrong size.
	Lynda Steele on vanity sizing Clothing manufacturers have started altering their sizing to make us feel better about ourselves. The shrinking sizes appeal to the ego, but have little to do with reality.
	Lynda Steele on e-readers If you're a big reader and you've been thinking about making the switch to e-books, now's a good time. CTV's Lynda Steele did some field testing to see which e-book readers come out on top.
	Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions A Steele on Your Side viewer angry that WestJet has bumped up some of its holiday airfares by around 100 per cent says she could spend the same amount of money to fly to Europe that it would cost her to fly to Alberta.
	Lynda Steele on a wonky remote A Surrey woman says she's concerned for safety in her neighbourhood after finding out the wireless device she uses to turn on her Christmas lights also opens her garage door.
	Lynda Steele on gifts that give back There are scores of great gifts that give back this holiday season, from eco-friendly shoes and lingerie to luxurious hand creams and herds of African goats.
	Lynda Steele on slimming down drinks Champagne, cocktails and coffee drinks with whipped cream are part of many holiday celebrations, but you need to watch those liquid calories to avoid packing on the pounds.
	Lynda Steele with TV 101 From 3D to LED and LCD, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to buying a new television, but which one is best for you really depends on what you want to use it for.
	Lynda Steele on tablets for tots Consumer Reports just tested four tablet computers made specially for young children.
	Lynda Steele on the best tech toys British Columbians are the most likely shoppers to purchase a smartphone or computer for a child this Christmas -- but how do you know which one fits the bill?
	Lynda Steele on choosing batteries Consumer Reports just did some battery tests to find out which ones work best in toys and electronic gadgets.
	Lynda Steele on hot toys From tots to teenagers, if you played with it as a kid the chances are your children will too this holiday season.
	Lynda Steele with Christmas pet tips Flying with your four-legged friend can be a hairy experience, but there's a lot you can do to make sure the journey is stress-free for yourself and your animal companion.
	Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions Email spam is an everyday occurrence, but there's a new nuisance in town: text spam -- and it's hitting Telus wireless customers.