Summary The hosts have lost their rent money and suspect it has been stolen. Ken makes them all wear fib detectors so they can't lie to each other. Streeters: What's a fair punishment for stealing? Then and Now: in 1750 you could be hanged for stealing, now you likely will serve community service. Kevin investigates the crime of shoplifting which costs retailers in Canada approximately 2 million dollars a day. Jonathan describes some out of date and seemingly ridiculous laws still on the books. What's Your Beef? Teens across Canada have complained about clerks not taking them seriously in stores. Often clerks will help adults first or assume that young people are going to shoplift. Undercover teen shoppers test store clerks in different cities. Fit for the Pit: Quicksilver the magical mystery maze contains mercury and breaks easily. Mercury is a poison and not suitable for a child's toy. Court Salaries: How much do the various people who work in the court system make per year? How do Lie Detector Polygraph tests work? Three friends try it out. Streeters: What's the worst thing you ever did and got away with? World Watch: Protesting for a good cause. Some people are willing to go to jail in order to save precious land. Viewer Letter: A viewer writes in to ask why the pet episode failed to mention the humane society as a place to get a great pet.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Jonathan Torrens Benita Ha Brian Heighton Jamie Bradley
Genres : Comedy
Release date : Jan 25, 1991
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : CBC
Language : English
Filming locations : Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Summary The hosts have lost their rent money and suspect it has been stolen. Ken makes them all wear fib detectors so they can't lie to each other. Streeters: What's a fair punishment for stealing? Then and Now: in 1750 you could be hanged for stealing, now you likely will serve community service. Kevin investigates the crime of shoplifting which costs retailers in Canada approximately 2 million dollars a day. Jonathan describes some out of date and seemingly ridiculous laws still on the books. What's Your Beef? Teens across Canada have complained about clerks not taking them seriously in stores. Often clerks will help adults first or assume that young people are going to shoplift. Undercover teen shoppers test store clerks in different cities. Fit for the Pit: Quicksilver the magical mystery maze contains mercury and breaks easily. Mercury is a poison and not suitable for a child's toy. Court Salaries: How much do the various people who work in the court system make per year? How do Lie Detector Polygraph tests work? Three friends try it out. Streeters: What's the worst thing you ever did and got away with? World Watch: Protesting for a good cause. Some people are willing to go to jail in order to save precious land. Viewer Letter: A viewer writes in to ask why the pet episode failed to mention the humane society as a place to get a great pet.
Genres : Comedy
Release date : Jan 25, 1991
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : CBC
Language : English
Filming locations : Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)