There's been over 30,000 price-gouging complaints since the pandemic began with few repercussions

Remember all that tough talk from premiers about cracking down on price gouging during the coronavirus pandemic? Marketplace has learned there has been little action despite thousands of complaints across Canada. Provinces say the majority of price-gouging complaints received were about personal protective equipment and other essential products like disinfecting wipes, toilet paper and paper towels. Read more

If you're looking to buy a puppy, you'll want to read this

As the pandemic continues, many people without a furry friend are considering the possibility of getting one to keep them company. But if you're hoping to buy a dog, you might want to watch out for a few things. A Marketplace investigation found that thousands of puppies are being imported to Canada with little oversight, and some may be carrying diseases. Read more

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Millions of dollars have been stolen from Canadian minor sports organizations, CBC Sports investigation reveals

Do you have kids in minor sports? You'll be interested in the latest investigation from CBC Sports. They discovered that in the last decade alone, nearly $8 million has been stolen from dozens of sports leagues and associations across Canada, including $2.4 million from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Read more 

What else is going on?

Flu cases in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says 
The results are encouraging.

Heinz will start making ketchup in Canada again
Company pulled out of Leamington, Ont., facility in 2014 to much public outcry.

Majority of travellers entering Canada during COVID-19 given OK to not quarantine
Experts say routine COVID-19 testing of millions of essential workers crossing border would mitigate risks.

This garlic press is a laceration hazard.
If you own a Kuraidori slice and dice garlic press, you'll want to return it.

This Ripline outdoor zipline is a fall hazard
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact B4 Adventure for a replacement trolley.

This scooter is a fall hazard
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooter away from children,

This ramp from Canadian Tire has been recalled 
The Tri-Panel Multi-Use Ramp may fail, posing a fall hazard.

Tonight on Marketplace

We're back with another all-new episode of Marketplace tonight.

This week, we're tackling two different subjects: puppy imports and pandemic price gouging. 

Our investigation reveals that despite over 30,000 complaints, there's been few repercussions for stores alleged to be price-gouging. 

That’s even as data gathered by Statistics Canada for Marketplace shows that the price of disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer and toilet paper had reached higher-than-average prices during the pandemic. 

Plus, we investigate how not to buy a puppy.

Many Canadians have welcomed a pet to their homes during the pandemic, often buying them through online sites, such as Kijiji. 

But when nearly 40 puppies showed up dead at Pearson airport in the summer, part of a single shipment of more than 500 young dogs from Ukraine, the spotlight shifted to where we’re getting all our new pets. 

The trade in puppies is very lucrative, sometimes sourcing out of Eastern Europe, where use of puppy mills is rampant. 

So we set up our cameras back at Toronto’s airport to capture a shipment — to see who was picking them up — and took our hidden cameras to witness how they’re sold. 

We also hear from prominent vets who want the feds to crack down, warning these dogs are bringing disease along with joy to their adoptive families. 

It’s a fascinating dive into an opaque world of puppy trafficking, and we’re hoping you’ll join us for the ride. 

Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. ET or 8:30 in Newfoundland and Labrador.

-Asha Tomlinson, David Common and the Marketplace team

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