Alex Wideman

Alex Wideman is a consumer rights advocate, serial entrepreneur and the editor-in-chief of Cansumer. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Queen's University. He is passionate about helping others save time and money and has been creating consumer-focused online resources for over 10 years. More about Cansumer

Lake Opeongo in Algonquin Provincial Park

As long as the weather is good enough for canoeing, Opeongo Lake is a great option for those who want to try backcountry camping for a night or two without having to buy lightweight gear – a kind of “hybrid” between car and backcountry camping.

Ferris Provincial Park in Campbellford, ON

Ferris Provincial Park is a small 1.98km² park located along the banks of the Trent River in Campbellford, ON. It features 10km of hiking trails, a suspension bridge over Ranney Gorge and 150 car camping sites in 2 campground loops.

What is an MVNO? List and Status in Canada

An MVNO is a mobile service provider that purchases access from existing mobile network operators (MNO) such as Bell, Rogers and Telus at regulated wholesale prices and sells that access in cell phone plans to consumers.

Water Heaters: Cost of Renting vs Buying vs Buyouts

In Ontario, many homeowners rent their water heater – but this is not a common practice elsewhere in Canada. Buying your own is a better financial decision than renting and buying your unit out pays off after 4 to 6 years.

Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas Made in Canada

Instead of buying another tool for his collection or a trendy tech widget off Amazon, what about buying a gift that is made right here in Canada that has a meaningful connection to his pastimes, hobbies, job or dreams – we’re sure he’ll appreciate it.

Staples FlexFit Hyken Mesh Task Chair Review

After breaking it in, this chair is a solid buy for light (7 hours or less), short-spurt use and particularly good value if you can get it on sale. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone over 5’6” with an average or larger build unless you are fine with using it without the headrest.

Best Hygrometer in Canada – Reviews & Buying Guide

We bought and tested 7 of the highest rated humidity sensors available in Canada and found that the best overall humidity sensor is the ThermoPro TP-50, thanks to its high degree of accuracy, overwhelming positive reviews and great price.

Starlink in Canada – Review of cost, speeds & coverage

The following is an in-depth review and analysis of Starlink user experiences written on various online forums and social media websites to summarize how well the service is performing in Canada and who stands to benefit most from it.