Crystal Sheffield initially thought a loan from Provincial Smart Home Services for water filtration and smart home equipment was a good deal, but later discovered that her bi-weekly payments would more than double, causing financial strain. Along with 80 other customers, she alleges the company misled them with promises of rebates and energy savings that never materialized, leading to a total of $1.5 million in contracts. Despite facing charges under the Consumer Protection Act, the company and its director may not face significant consequences, as seen in a previous case where charges were dropped in exchange for undisclosed restitution payments to victims.
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Jamaican doing life for 'execution style' Ontario killing wins shot at 'faint hope' release
Sean Lenworth Anthony Spence, sentenced to life for orchestrating the 2007 “execution style” murder of Jonathan Chambers over a drug deal, has been granted a hearing under Canada’s “faint hope clause” after serving over 15 years. While Spence did not pull the trigger, he was deemed the mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder, and if released, he faces deportation to Jamaica. Need More Context? 🔎
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