Fri, Jan 12, 2024
Do you wonder what germs are lurking on the mats, dumbbells and in the showers at your gym? CBC Marketplace swabbed many of the popular surfaces at Planet Fitness, GoodLife and Anytime Fitness gyms to uncover how germy they can be. We also look at how you can protect yourself when you work out. Also, a look at protein powder.
Fri, Jan 26, 2024
Charging. Repairs. Range. We're putting EVs to the test, revealing an unreliable and unregulated landscape despite the plan to go electric by 2035. CBC Marketplace hit the road with electric cars - a Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 - testing challenges such as charging infrastructure and range. And we hear from experts who say electric vehicle manufacturers should be providing customers with cold-weather range data and sharing more information for independent mechanics to make repairs.
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Fri, Mar 8, 2024
Driving schools are supposed to teach new motorists the rules of the road. But CBC Marketplace reveals many are willing to cheat the system by selling beginner driver education certificates to students who've had no actual training - putting public safety at risk, according to the Auditor General of Ontario. The certificates make drivers eligible for insurance discounts and a road test sooner. But for less than half the cost, some driving schools are offering to file fraudulent paperwork saying drivers have completed 40 hours of training, without taking a single lesson.