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Following a pause in August in the wake of wildfires, seasonally adjusted sales at food and drinking places rose 0.8% to $7.7 billion in September.

Whether it’s on your front step as a Jack-o’-lantern, or maybe in a pie or beverage, or some of its seeds are roasted for a snack, the pumpkin is a fall staple in Canada.

Some research has shown that, in Canada, neighbourhoods with easier access to healthier food options or limited access to less healthy options have been associated with better health indicators, such as better diet, lower body mass index, and lower risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Every year, parents across the country welcome new life into the world. While the experience of parenthood varies widely, one commonality is that all parents must choose a name for their child.

October 17, 2023 marks five years since the legalization of cannabis in Canada. For the first time, statistics on recreational cannabis have been added to the Control and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages publication. 

Many fruits and vegetables grown in Canada are ready for harvest in the fall. Let’s hope for a bountiful fall harvest and take a look at some of the most popular local fruits and veggies this season.

A beef or plant-based patty, topped with a slice of your favourite cheese, a little lettuce and some tomato, sandwiched between two buns and served with a side of fries… can you picture it already?

Lawns have been around for over five centuries, with their heyday in Canada occurring during the post-war housing boom up to the first decade of the 21^st century. Sod sales in Canada have picked up since 2021, following a decade long rough patch.

Grandparents’ Day, observed on the second Sunday in September every year in Canada, is an opportunity to celebrate the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. It’s a very special one for so many!

Twice annually, Statistics Canada releases data on the number of business locations in a wide range of sectors, subsectors, industries and industry groups.