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Lynda Steele on smartphone hackers

Smartphone users are at risk of banking Trojans, spyware and infected apps and don't even realize it, say security experts who predict 2012 will be the "Year of the Smartphone Hacker."

Lynda Steele on vitamin dos and don'ts

More than half of us take vitamins and supplements regularly, but while some have proven benefits, others aren't worth the cash.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

A paraplegic dachshund featured in a Steele on Your Side investigation has been given a "fabulous new home" after his appearance on the show.

Lynda Steele on a 'name makeover'

The owner of a furnace company whose technician tried to charge for unnecessary repairs has a new business, but there are questions about whether a new name signals a new attitude.

Lynda Steele on airbag explosion concerns

A Metro Vancouver driver is sounding the alarm over defective airbags after the ones in his vehicle exploded suddenly when he was backing out of a parking spot.

Lynda Steele on the dangers of '10 and 2'

People who learned to drive with their hands on the wheel at "10 and 2" risk of major injury to their arms, hands and face because of how they hold on to their steering wheel.

Lynda Steele on Facebook privacy

A new study on privacy and the internet finds Facebook users' information is being used against them in many ways.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

The subject of a CTV hidden-camera investigation into unscrupulous tactics in the furnace repair industry has resurfaced under another name, months after his company's Better Business Bureau accreditation was revoked.

Lynda Steele on driveway battle

A B.C. couple accused of trespassing on their own driveway say they're caught in the middle of a red-tape nightmare between Metro Vancouver and the province.

Lynda Steele on spotting fraudsters

While the potential of hefty return investments is attractive, it's critical to invest with someone you can trust.

Lynda Steele on camera kerfuffle

A sanctuary for senior animals turns to Steele on Your Side after an alarm company fails to install much-needed security cameras.

Lynda Steele on kitchen gadgets

With promises of time savings and less work, many kitchen gadgets seem like a chef's dream. But many of those amazing toys end up straight in the junk drawer.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

Here's how you can stop unaddressed advertisements like free samples, coupons, flyers and newspapers from showing up at your house.

Lynda Steele on pop-up stores

From handmade doughnuts to the hottest looks for summer, pop-up stores are doing big business in Metro Vancouver.

Lynda Steele on laneway homes

A record number of people are applying to build laneway housing in Vancouver -- a building boom in mini housing in the face of record high real estate prices.

Lynda Steele on micro-lofts

A new breed of so-called "micro-lofts," some as small as the size of two parking spaces, are being hailed as a small solution to some of Vancouver's biggest housing problems.

Lynda Steele on GPS apps

While sales of portable GPS units are dropping, more people are downloading navigation apps for their smartphone to get to where they're going.

Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions

There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to how much tax you pay on vouchers purchased from daily deal websites, Steele on Your Side has learned.

Lynda Steele on car seat safety

A B.C. grandmother was shocked to learn it was illegal to use a car seat she bought in Washington State for her newborn grandchild.

Lynda Steele on more gender price gouging

Lynda Steele went on a shopping trip to London Drugs to do a gender pricing experiment, and found that women are paying much more for the same goods.

Lynda Steele on gender price bias

Women are paying up to three-and-a-half times more to have their shirts laundered at the dry-cleaners compared to their male counterparts.

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 answers viewers' questions

Christine Woodington and her boyfriend were ecstatic when they purchased a brand new 2011 Ford Escape last summer, but their enthusiasm has been tempered every time it has to go back to the shop.

Lynda Steele on an online farmers' market

A new online farmers market is making it simple to eat healthy organic foods and support local producers at the same time.

Lynda Steele on playoff ticket scams

As the Vancouver Canucks head into Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, watchdogs and ticket sellers are warning fans about scam artists selling counterfeit tickets.

Lynda Steele on property transfer tax

The much hated Property Transfer Tax celebrates its 25th birthday this spring, and consumers say the tax has outlived its original intent.

Lynda Steele on best pedometers

Consumer Reports just tested a handful of popular pedometers, GPS watches and cell phone apps that claim to measure steps and distance through movement - for as low as $3.

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 stopping fare evaders

Some big changes are coming aimed at stopping fare evasion, from fare gates to a new electronic transit pass that will be in the hands of Metro Vancouver commuters by next year.

Lynda Steele on why fare evaders cheat

With the revelation that thousands of fare evasion tickets are going unpaid, Lynda Steele spent the day with transit police to find out why people are cheating the system.

Lynda Steele on the best new vehicles

Consumer Reports has just released its annual report card on the 13 major automakers, and it's a great list for consumers looking to find out what companies are producing quality cars.

Lynda Steele on pet cremation industry

Grieving pet owners who paid for private cremations but received generic ashes instead have few options except to sue the facilities, a process that could take years and cost thousands.

Lynda Steele with more on pet cremations

The Vancouver pound is defending its animal cremation practices after failing an undercover test of its private services.

Lynda Steele on pet cremation investigation

A Steele on Your Side investigation has uncovered widespread evidence of serious deceptive practices in the pet cremation industry, including returning the wrong remains to grieving pet owners.

Lynda Steele on toilet flushing tips

Flushing is a big concern to Consumer Reports' testers. They've just finished evaluating dozens of toilets.

Correspondents on the Air Canada wildcat strike

Air Canada says it has "revised" its ticketing policy for the thousands of customers affected by Friday's labour dispute.

Lynda Steele on misdirected Telus mail

A Telus customer who received someone else's bill for more than a decade has received an apology and financial compensation from the company for the aggravation.

Lynda Steele on gas price fixing

Three companies have been fined for fixing the price of gasoline in two eastern Ontario cities. They were fined a total of $2 million.

Lynda Steele on cruise dreams dashed

The cruise of a lifetime turned into a loss of thousands of dollars for two lifelong travel companions stymied by a new health condition and a difficult cancellation policy.

Lynda Steele on Ikea homes, 911 texts

Swedish furniture giants Ikea have launched a line of flat-pack, do it yourself houses in the U.S.

Lynda Steele on privacy breech

The leak of private information for thousands of accounting students was the result of an "unfortunate error," according to the Certified General Accountants Association of B.C.

Lynda Steele on royal wedding souvenir warning

The royal wedding is long over, but a B.C. monarchist still waiting for her souvenir of the big event says she's the victim of a royal rip-off.

Lynda Steele on ID theft hype

Over 50 million people subscribed to some form of identity theft protection last year, but financial experts say consumers should save their money.

Lynda Steele with daily deal warning

A West Vancouver woman has sworn off online daily deal promotions after she says she was stonewalled by the company she hired to clean her home.

Lynda Steele on huge roaming fees

Many cell phone users are being burned by massive roaming rates and data fees. Steele on Your Side shows you how to cut those rates dramatically.

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 spotting fraudsters While the potential of hefty return investments is attractive, it's critical to invest with someone you can trust.
	Lynda Steele on camera kerfuffle A sanctuary for senior animals turns to Steele on Your Side after an alarm company fails to install much-needed security cameras.
	Lynda Steele on kitchen gadgets With promises of time savings and less work, many kitchen gadgets seem like a chef's dream. But many of those amazing toys end up straight in the junk drawer.
	Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions Here's how you can stop unaddressed advertisements like free samples, coupons, flyers and newspapers from showing up at your house.
	Lynda Steele on pop-up stores From handmade doughnuts to the hottest looks for summer, pop-up stores are doing big business in Metro Vancouver.
	Lynda Steele on laneway homes A record number of people are applying to build laneway housing in Vancouver -- a building boom in mini housing in the face of record high real estate prices.
	Lynda Steele on micro-lofts A new breed of so-called "micro-lofts," some as small as the size of two parking spaces, are being hailed as a small solution to some of Vancouver's biggest housing problems.
	Lynda Steele on GPS apps While sales of portable GPS units are dropping, more people are downloading navigation apps for their smartphone to get to where they're going.
	Lynda Steele answers viewers' questions There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to how much tax you pay on vouchers purchased from daily deal websites, Steele on Your Side has learned.
	Lynda Steele on car seat safety A B.C. grandmother was shocked to learn it was illegal to use a car seat she bought in Washington State for her newborn grandchild.
	Lynda Steele on more gender price gouging Lynda Steele went on a shopping trip to London Drugs to do a gender pricing experiment, and found that women are paying much more for the same goods.
	Lynda Steele on gender price bias Women are paying up to three-and-a-half times more to have their shirts laundered at the dry-cleaners compared to their male counterparts.
	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 answers viewers' questions Christine Woodington and her boyfriend were ecstatic when they purchased a brand new 2011 Ford Escape last summer, but their enthusiasm has been tempered every time it has to go back to the shop.
	Lynda Steele on an online farmers' market A new online farmers market is making it simple to eat healthy organic foods and support local producers at the same time.
	Lynda Steele on playoff ticket scams As the Vancouver Canucks head into Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, watchdogs and ticket sellers are warning fans about scam artists selling counterfeit tickets.
	Lynda Steele on property transfer tax The much hated Property Transfer Tax celebrates its 25th birthday this spring, and consumers say the tax has outlived its original intent.
	Lynda Steele on best pedometers Consumer Reports just tested a handful of popular pedometers, GPS watches and cell phone apps that claim to measure steps and distance through movement - for as low as $3.
	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 stopping fare evaders Some big changes are coming aimed at stopping fare evasion, from fare gates to a new electronic transit pass that will be in the hands of Metro Vancouver commuters by next year.
	Lynda Steele on why fare evaders cheat With the revelation that thousands of fare evasion tickets are going unpaid, Lynda Steele spent the day with transit police to find out why people are cheating the system.
	Lynda Steele on the best new vehicles Consumer Reports has just released its annual report card on the 13 major automakers, and it's a great list for consumers looking to find out what companies are producing quality cars.
	Lynda Steele on pet cremation industry Grieving pet owners who paid for private cremations but received generic ashes instead have few options except to sue the facilities, a process that could take years and cost thousands.
	Lynda Steele with more on pet cremations The Vancouver pound is defending its animal cremation practices after failing an undercover test of its private services.
	Lynda Steele on pet cremation investigation A Steele on Your Side investigation has uncovered widespread evidence of serious deceptive practices in the pet cremation industry, including returning the wrong remains to grieving pet owners.
	Lynda Steele on toilet flushing tips Flushing is a big concern to Consumer Reports' testers. They've just finished evaluating dozens of toilets.
	Correspondents on the Air Canada wildcat strike Air Canada says it has "revised" its ticketing policy for the thousands of customers affected by Friday's labour dispute.
	Lynda Steele on misdirected Telus mail A Telus customer who received someone else's bill for more than a decade has received an apology and financial compensation from the company for the aggravation.
	Lynda Steele on gas price fixing Three companies have been fined for fixing the price of gasoline in two eastern Ontario cities. They were fined a total of $2 million.
	Lynda Steele on cruise dreams dashed The cruise of a lifetime turned into a loss of thousands of dollars for two lifelong travel companions stymied by a new health condition and a difficult cancellation policy.
	Lynda Steele on Ikea homes, 911 texts Swedish furniture giants Ikea have launched a line of flat-pack, do it yourself houses in the U.S.
	Lynda Steele on privacy breech The leak of private information for thousands of accounting students was the result of an "unfortunate error," according to the Certified General Accountants Association of B.C.
	Lynda Steele on royal wedding souvenir warning The royal wedding is long over, but a B.C. monarchist still waiting for her souvenir of the big event says she's the victim of a royal rip-off.
	Lynda Steele on ID theft hype Over 50 million people subscribed to some form of identity theft protection last year, but financial experts say consumers should save their money.
	Lynda Steele with daily deal warning A West Vancouver woman has sworn off online daily deal promotions after she says she was stonewalled by the company she hired to clean her home.
	Lynda Steele on huge roaming fees Many cell phone users are being burned by massive roaming rates and data fees. Steele on Your Side shows you how to cut those rates dramatically.
	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?