Traditionally, when shoppers go to Costco, they’re required to flash their membership cards to an employee when they walk in. But soon, some Costco shoppers will have to scan their cards at the door in a move analysts believe is to keep moochers out.
On its website, a statement reads, “Over the coming months, membership scanning devices will be used at the entrance door of your local warehouse.”On Monday, a Costco spokesperson told CTV News the scanners are currently being tested in Ottawa, Edmonton, Regina and B.C. Lower Mainland locations.
“It doesn’t bother me,” said Halifax shopper Helen Corkum, who added it would bother her if the door greeter were to lose the job While the scanners could keep non-members’ business away, Winder believes the business could also turn some of those people into customers. Armed with a keen eye and curiosity, Jim Wilson has watched birds in New Brunswick for decades. Recently, Wilson saw his 400th species of bird, but the search continues for the next one.A recent Rentals.ca and Urbanation survey shows average rental rates rose 5.9 per cent across the country compared to this time last year, but in Halifax it's a different story.Police in Stratford, Ont.
The mayor of Banff, Alta., says the town plans to find ways to reduce vehicle traffic after residents voted in favour of removing a pedestrian zone in the downtown.OttawaMotorists are being warned to expect delays on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa today, after a diesel fuel truck collided with the centre median.The association representing taxi drivers in Canada is asking Amazon to stop selling fake cab signs on its marketplace over a growing number of card swap scams involving fraudulent drivers.
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