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Anne Drewa

Vancouver

Anchor and Reporter at Global News

Global BC Consumer Matters / Consumer Affairs Reporter

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  • 2016 Nissan Leaf EV owner says cost of battery replacement may not be worth investment | Globalnews.ca

    1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Anne Drewa

    Neil Turner says he considers himself an environmentalist and an advocate for electric vehicles. Back in 2019, the B.C. resident says he purchased a used 2016 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. “The cost was $17,000 CDN including tax,” Turner told Consumer Matters. Turner says his EV was driving well until this past winter during a cold snap.

  • Ford owner wants buyback after recall on hybrid over battery fire risk

    3 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Anne Drewa

    A B.C. man wants Ford Canada to buyback his plug-in hybrid after the automaker notified him he can't charge his vehicle due to a safety issue. Jason Turner says he had hoped his 2023 Ford Escape PHEV would save him money, but now his fuel bills are climbing while he waits for replacement parts. "I am basically paying for gas again," Turner told Consumer Matters. Last April, the Kelowna resident says he purchased his new vehicle for his day-to-day commute with the goal of bypassing the gas station.

  • 'I feel duped': B.C. woman falls victim to elaborate Uber scam

    1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Anne Drewa

    A B.C. resident is warning others after falling victim to an elaborate Uber scam. " I feel duped, who do you trust now?" Sarah Hamilton told Consumer Matters. This past January, the Vancouver resident had her car serviced and says her dealership requested an Uber to pick her up at her home. However, immediately after receiving a text message confirming an Uber was on the way, Hamilton says she received a phone call from the driver.

  • StubHub sellers frustrated after waiting for payout

    Dec 19, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Anne Drewa

    Some customers who sold tickets on StubHub are voicing their anger after waiting weeks to get paid by the ticket resale company. "I felt ripped off. I felt they were taking me for a ride," said Andre Rink. The B.C. resident sold two Eagles Sphere tickets on the resale platform for the Oct. 19, 2024 concert in Las Vegas for CDN$4,922.26StubHub lists on its website that sellers will typically receive payment five to eight business days after the event.

  • Air passenger advocate ‘alarmed’ after BC Civil Resolution Tribunal puts passenger disputes on hold

    Oct 17, 2024 | msn.com | Anne Drewa

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25 Apr 23

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19 Apr 23

RT @Gray_Mackenzie: There are maybe 2000ish PSAC picketers up here on Parliament Hill but there is pretty limited enthusiasm. Some music…

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19 Apr 23

RT @Gray_Mackenzie: PSAC and the federal government haven’t come to a deal. There will be a strike starting at 12:01 AM #cdnpoli https://…