Exploding washing machines and busting your grocery bill: The Marketplace consumer cheat sheet
Plus: Why you should check your kid's school bag (now)
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Bad dog?
Not sure exactly what "pit bull-type dog" means? Yeah, it's kind of complicated.
The SPCA is shouting, "Bad law" and some are making the argument that pit bulls aren't dangerous, bad owners with pit bulls are dangerous.
So what happens next? At least one other province is preparing new homes for the poor pups.
Cheaper eats
But we've got you: Here are five tips to get more dinner for your dime.
Here's one example to chew on: Watch to see if something scans in at the wrong price. The store may have to give you that item for free.
Launder with (extreme) care
The company is still trying to recall millions of brand new smartphones because the batteries can burst into flames.
And now it looks like some of the company's washing machines can explode.
Reading, writing, roaches
Not what you're hoping your kid picks up at school. So you may want to check any knapsacks for ... new study buddies. Yikes.
Elsewhere in potential nightmare fuel, Home Depot had to pull this creepy Halloween prank gimmick after a complaint that it crossed the line.
What else is going on?
Ford is recalling a whole bunch of hatchbacks because they can open when you least expect it.
There's a sneaky scam you should watch out for on Airbnb (and everywhere else you buy stuff online).
Running late for your flight? Probably a bad idea to do what this guy did.
And, see you, Shomi: The Rogers- and Shaw-owned streaming service is toast.
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