Maintaining a good credit score is a priority for most consumers. But what happens when incorrect information shows up on your record? Elvis Fernandes and his wife were attempting to buy a house when the process hit a snag. “My mortgage specialist came back to me and said, ‘You know what, Elvis, there’s a lot of stuff on this file that when they’re doing your credit report, something’s not sitting here,’” he explained. At issue was a mortgage which is listed as “settled under a consumer proposal” on his Equifax report, which caused his credit score to drop. He called…
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GATINEAU — An investigation by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that Loblaw took too long to address requests from customers who wanted to delete their PC Optimum accounts. The office on Thursday said Loblaw had the mechanism to respond to requests but took an unreasonable amount of time to address them, and that it also failed to respond to some privacy-related inquiries from customers. In 2024, the office opened an investigation into allegations that some Loblaw customers had been unable to delete their PC Optimum accounts. The privacy commissioner’s office said Loblaw kept the purchase history of PC…
A 45-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed in LaSalle, Ont., has been identified as Nancy Grewal, an outspoken social media critic of the Khalistan movement that seeks to establish an independent homeland for Sikhs in the Punjab region of India. Along with the separatist movement, Grewal was a Youtuber and social media influencer who was vocal about a number of issues related to Punjab and its government as well as religious and political leaders. Grewal’s sister Alishaa believes the incident was a “pre-planned murder.” “The reason is social media videos, obviously,” she said. “I think this is revenge … many…
Eight people are facing charges and five more are wanted after an employee allegedly defrauded a Durham business of more than $3 million. The investigation began when financial irregularities were identified following a corporate restructuring at ServiceMaster, a cleaning services company, in Durham Region. An internal audit was conducted and police were notified in November of 2021. It centered around a woman who was employed as the operations manager. It’s alleged the suspect orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme that involved the diversion of employee wages, the redirection of payroll to other people, including family members and the submission of fraudulent…
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Japan for a brief visit to one of Canada’s closest partner countries as he wraps up a trip across the Indo-Pacific. “The trip is long overdue, given how significant Japan is as a partner for us in the region,” Asia Pacific Foundation vice-president Vina Nadjibulla said in a recent interview. Japan is the last of the G7 countries Carney has visited since he took office almost a year ago. Carney is set to arrive Friday in Tokyo, where he will meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and make statements to media.…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the U.S. said Thursday they will start talks March 16 ahead of a review of the free trade agreement that has shaped both economies and kept some of their commerce steady despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s constantly changing tariff policy. The bilateral trade talks are ahead of a scheduled review later this year of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, the latest version of free trade agreements among the U.S., Mexico and Canada dating back to the early 1990s that have intertwined the economies of the three North American countries. The USMCA has allowed…
With thousands of public servants set to receive severance pay over the next few years, the associate deputy minister in charge of Phoenix believes the beleaguered pay system can handle the influx. Read MoreStill, officials said public servants considering severance packages are “right to be concerned.” Public Service, Alex Benay, Phoenix pay system With thousands of public servants set to receive severance pay over the next few years, the associate deputy minister in charge of Phoenix believes the beleaguered pay system can handle the influx. Read More
For more than three decades, Ottawa Citizen photographer Bruno Schlumberger wandered the city’s streets in search of angles, colour, lines and reflections — essentially looking for the ideal background for a photo whose subject he had not yet found. Read MoreBruno Schlumberger’s six National Newspaper Awards were the most any Canadian photographer received. Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime For more than three decades, Ottawa Citizen photographer Bruno Schlumberger wandered the city’s streets in search of angles, colour, lines and reflections — essentially looking for the ideal background for a photo whose subject he had not yet found. Read More
Canada’s defence chief Gen. Jennie Carignan says allies are in talks about possibly helping Persian Gulf states defend themselves against bombing from Iran. Carignan says a meeting is set for Friday to discuss such a proposal among allied militaries and the Canadian Armed Forces would present a recommendation to the government. She did not specify what type of support this might involve but said Canada is not taking part in the U.S. bombing of Iran and confirmed the discussions are not about participating in Operation Epic Fury. Her comments come as the Conservatives call for a parliamentary debate before any…
Steve Staios didn’t wait for deadline day to turn his talk into action. Read MoreThe price for acquiring the speedy forward was a second-round draft pick and an exchange of conditional third-rounders. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, National Hockey League, NHL trade deadline, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun Steve Staios didn’t wait for deadline day to turn his talk into action. Read More
New research is taking a closer look at what can happen when people stop taking GLP-1 medications for a long period of time. New research is taking a closer look at what can happen when people stop taking GLP-1 medications for a long period of time. GMA New research is taking a closer look at what can happen when people stop taking GLP-1 medications for a long period of time.
Hindsight is 20/20 for Terrence Howard — ’cause he’s looking back at the time he lost out on a massive Marvel payday … because he threatened to knock the teeth out of a big-time producer. Howard dished all on the “PBD Podcast,” saying the… Hindsight is 20/20 for Terrence Howard — ’cause he’s looking back at the time he lost out on a massive Marvel payday … because he threatened to knock the teeth out of a big-time producer. Howard dished all on the “PBD Podcast,” saying the… Hindsight is 20/20 for Terrence Howard — ’cause he’s looking back at the…
Kristi Noem was a terrible Homeland Security chief who cared more about her looks than doing her damn job … so say Meghan McCain and Tomi Lahren. The conservative commentators bashed Noem shortly after President Donald Trump announced she would… Kristi Noem was a terrible Homeland Security chief who cared more about her looks than doing her damn job … so say Meghan McCain and Tomi Lahren. The conservative commentators bashed Noem shortly after President Donald Trump announced she would… Kristi Noem was a terrible Homeland Security chief who cared more about her looks than doing her damn job … so…
“Pawn Stars” star Corey Harrison is turning to fans for help after spending nearly all his money on medical bills following a scary motorcycle crash in Mexico … and the life-threatening complications that followed. You’ll recall … in January,… ”Pawn Stars” star Corey Harrison is turning to fans for help after spending nearly all his money on medical bills following a scary motorcycle crash in Mexico … and the life-threatening complications that followed. You’ll recall … in January,… “Pawn Stars” star Corey Harrison is turning to fans for help after spending nearly all his money on medical bills following a scary…
Britney Spears was arrested for DUI last night … and now TMZ has more details about the pop superstar’s run-in with the law. California Highway Patrol tells TMZ … at approximately 8:48 PM Wednesday, a black BMW 430i was reported for… Britney Spears was arrested for DUI last night … and now TMZ has more details about the pop superstar’s run-in with the law. California Highway Patrol tells TMZ … at approximately 8:48 PM Wednesday, a black BMW 430i was reported for… Britney Spears was arrested for DUI last night … and now TMZ has more details about the pop superstar’s run-in with the…
Time for another guess who … birthday style! Can you guess the singer showing off her gift-wrapped presents? This busty singer has referred to Justin Bieber as her mentor and she is currently dating a superstar quarterback in the NFL!!! If you… Time for another guess who … birthday style! Can you guess the singer showing off her gift-wrapped presents? This busty singer has referred to Justin Bieber as her mentor and she is currently dating a superstar quarterback in the NFL!!! If you… Time for another guess who … birthday style! Can you guess the singer showing off her gift-wrapped…
The BMW Britney Spears was driving when she was arrested on suspicion of DUI last night has been picked up from the impound lot, TMZ has learned. TMZ obtained photos of the car being driven — not by Britney — from the lot after it was held… The BMW Britney Spears was driving when she was arrested on suspicion of DUI last night has been picked up from the impound lot, TMZ has learned. TMZ obtained photos of the car being driven — not by Britney — from the lot after it was held… The BMW Britney Spears was driving when…
The spotlight is now on Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Oklahoma lawmaker is poised to take over the Department of Homeland Security. The spotlight is now on Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Oklahoma lawmaker is poised to take over the Department of Homeland Security. Politics The spotlight is now on Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Oklahoma lawmaker is poised to take over the Department of Homeland Security.
A former “Free Britney” enthusiast says she regrets publicly pushing to get Britney Spears out of her conservatorship … Jessica — the former advocate who goes by the handle “realiteatv3” on TikTok — joined us on “TMZ Live” Thursday … and, we… A former “Free Britney” enthusiast says she regrets publicly pushing to get Britney Spears out of her conservatorship … Jessica — the former advocate who goes by the handle “realiteatv3” on TikTok — joined us on “TMZ Live” Thursday … and, we… A former “Free Britney” enthusiast says she regrets publicly pushing to get Britney Spears out of her…
Renee Graziano gave us an update on her son, AJ, after he was hospitalized for heart attack-like symptoms in late February … and she shared her thoughts on Drita D’Avanzo joining the “Mob Wives” reboot! Check out our chat … we ran into the… Renee Graziano gave us an update on her son, AJ, after he was hospitalized for heart attack-like symptoms in late February … and she shared her thoughts on Drita D’Avanzo joining the “Mob Wives” reboot! Check out our chat … we ran into the… Renee Graziano gave us an update on her son, AJ, after he was…