Tipping Isn’t about Service – It’s a Psychological Con Job
Why that little payment screen wants you to feel guilt
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“Yukoners Are Pissed”: The Outcry over Telecom Failures
Starlink’s popularity surges as Northern residents search for reliable internet
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Online Shopping Can’t Be Trusted
Counterfeits and junk fees are cheapening what you buy—and draining your wallet
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We’re in the Golden Age of Garbage Clothing
Pilling sweaters, stretched-out socks, flimsy denim. What happened to good garments?
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The $20 Sandwich That Could Topple Trudeau
Consumer rage is real—and it’s shaping the next election
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The Existential Dread of Shopping for Groceries
I have lost all sense of what food should cost
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Facial Recognition at Checkout: Convenient or Creepy?
I don’t want to pay for things with my face
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The Scourge of Self-Checkout
The technology promised to make shopping easier. It has done the opposite
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Loblaw Has Become an Everything Company
The grocery chain is now involved in pharmacare, financial services, and real estate—with no signs of slowing down
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What “Gender-Neutral” Fashion Gets Wrong
Brands like H&M and Old Navy are rolling out ungendered clothing lines. Just because something isn’t explicitly for “men” or “women” doesn’t mean it has to be boring as sin
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