March 29, 2024

Reverting to the PST could hit the consumer right in the pocketbook

Could the return of the PST mean highers costs for consumers? the President of the BC Chamber of Commerce certainly thinks it is a possibility.  John Winter says businesses will take a hit as they prepare to revert back to the PST by April 1st next year.   He said "Many of them incurred a cost to adjust to the HST in the first place they … [Read more...]

Payday lenders not complying with consumer protection order

Consumer Protection BC says the company that operates payday lenders Cash Store and Instaloan, has failed to meet requirements laid out in their March 23rd complaince order. That is when Cash Store Financial was ordered to immediately comply with BC payday lending laws, and given thirty days to pay an fine. Consumer Protection BC's Vice … [Read more...]