Mariya Postelnyak
Mariya Postelnyak is a consumer affairs reporter who provides insights into shopping trends and consumer behavior in Canada. Recently, she tackled the challenges of buying Canadian products amidst fluctuating economic conditions, highlighting the impact of trade policies on everyday consumers and the grocery market.
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You deserve investing information without the sales pitch
Canada· 2026-02-15
Consumer affairs reporter Mariya Postelnyak answered reader questions on the third edition of the Livable Cities ranking.
What pushed these B.C. cities to the top of our Most Livable Cities list once again? We answered your questionsCanada· 2026-02-06
Mariya Postelnyak invites readers to share their bucket list trip experiences.
Sure, I could hold individual bank stocks. But this ETF is betterCanada· 2026-02-06
Mariya Postelnyak speaks with travel photographer Mandy Sham about affordable travel.
A big-travel, small-budget blueprint for 2026Canada· 2025-12-22
Mariya Postelnyak wrote about the rise in concert cancellations in Canada.
The 10 best concerts of 2025Canada· 2025-12-10
Mariya Postelnyak is a consumer affairs reporter seeking stories from Canadians about their cruise experiences.
Are you going on a cruise for the holidays? Share your story with The GlobeCanada· 2025-11-12Mariya Postelnyak created a comprehensive guide to auto insurance earlier this year.
So your teen is ready to drive. Are you ready for a hefty insurance bill?Canada· 2025-11-04
Mariya Postelnyak is a consumer affairs reporter participating in the Q&A about household spending.
How can you better manage your household spending? Submit a question to our expertsCanada· 2025-10-19
Mariya Postelnyak reports on the data breach that leaked the sensitive information of thousands of Wealthsimple clients.
Teck and Anglo American’s deal, Carney’s fast-tracked projects and Wealthsimple’s data breach apology: Business and investing stories for the week of Sept. 14Canada· 2025-09-14
Consumer affairs reporter Mariya Postelnyak talks about why prices haven’t gone up as much as predicted.
Why tariffs haven’t hit consumer prices hard – yetCanada· 2025-08-21Mariya Postelnyak spoke to travellers who are watching their plans unravel.
Air Canada flight attendants on strike, China’s new tariff and higher prices for weight-loss drugs in Canada: Business and investing stories for the week of Aug. 17Canada· 2025-08-17
Mariya Postelnyak looks at the murky world of credit score calculations.
The three-digit number that can shape your life trajectory is virtually a ‘black box’Canada· 2025-07-05
Mariya Postelnyak is The Globe’s consumer affairs reporter investigating a scam involving impersonation of financial commentators.
Business Brief: Beware the con of credibilityCanada· 2025-06-24
Mariya Postelnyak is a consumer affairs reporter for The Globe and Mail.
How Canadian businesses are getting caught up in U.S. tariffs on ChinaCanada· 2025-05-27
Mariya Postelnyak is The Globe’s consumer affairs reporter, focusing on consumer struggles and financial tools for Canadians.
Business Brief: Our Big Guide to Auto InsuranceCanada· 2025-05-25
Mariya Postelnyak reports on the rising demand for rental vehicles in Canada.
Business Brief: We’re hitting the roadCanada· 2025-04-15
Mariya Postelnyak reports on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's findings regarding non-compliance with labelling rules.
Business Brief: Bay Street hits the battlefieldCanada· 2025-04-03
Mariya Postelnyak tried to boycott Amazon for two weeks to embrace the 'Buy Canadian' movement.
Trump’s auto tariffs, Canadians warned of U.S. travel and an attempt to boycott Amazon: Business and investing stories for March 30Canada· 2025-03-30
Mariya Postelnyak reports on the impact of the 'Buy Canadian' movement on American businesses.
Hudson’s Bay liquidation, Buy Canadian movement and the temporary resident population decline: Business and investing stories for March 23Canada· 2025-03-23
Consumer affairs reporter Mariya Postelnyak says that the possibility of goods being impacted by tariffs depend on when they were shipped out.
How will Trump’s tariffs affect your personal finances? We answer your questionsCanada· 2025-03-21
Personal finance reporter Mariya Postelnyak discusses how tariffs could impact retirement savings and mortgages.
How do Trump’s tariffs affect Canadian business? We answer your questionsCanada· 2025-03-21
Globe reporter Mariya Postelnyak wants to hear from readers who are navigating these hurdles.
Do you use multiple streaming services to watch your favourite sports? The Globe wants to hear from youCanada· 2025-03-18
Mariya Postelnyak reports on consumer affairs and tries to Buy Canadian at the grocery store.
Business Brief this week: Banking, tanking, and fish sticksCanada· 2025-02-24
