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September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The day recognizes atrocities and long-lasting harms of the Indian Residential School System and honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. 

In 2015, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released its final report detailing 94 calls to action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of reconciliation in Canada. TRC Calls 18 through 24 relate to health.

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National Coffee Day is approaching on September 29. Good thing this article is free to read, because the price of that cup of joe keeps reaching new heights. So let’s grind out our latest coffee data.

The numerous destinations in Canada’s most populous province also attract many visitors—both from within Ontario and elsewhere in Canada.

The summer fishing season is drawing to a close, and we can say that Statistics Canada got some good bites! This article presents a fine catch of data on Canada’s fishing industry and seafood preparation and packaging industry.

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Rural living often brings to mind images of rustic single-family homes in a quaint village, isolated farmhouses, mobile homes or cottages by a quiet lake. Life outside the hustle and bustle of modern-day urban centres has its advantages, not the least of which is lower house prices. Indeed, the farther you get from a major city, the lower housing costs generally are. 

Nuclear generation has been an important part of the Canadian energy mix for decades. Notably, Canada is one of the few countries to possess domestic nuclear technology. With the recent news that Ontario Power Generation will begin construction on the first small modular reactor of its kind in the G7, let’s look back at how Canada’s nuclear energy sector has evolved, and where it is headed next. 

In 2024, Canadian farmers produced a record 298 564 tonnes of fresh dry onions, with a farm gate value of $181.1 million. That’s up from 276 565 tonnes in 2023—and shreds the previous record of 287 499 tonnes set in 2022.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.