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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Legend has it that the living dead, more commonly known as zombies, eat brains. The fact is, the living eat brains too, as well as the tongue, lungs, stomach and entrails of cows, pigs and other animals. This and other offal stories inside…if you dare!

Calling all vegans! November 1 is World Vegan Day, a day to celebrate the many benefits of veganism. For those who may be unfamiliar, veganism means abstaining from the use of animal products. While this is commonly practised in a dietary sense, as in not eating any animal-based foods (meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey), veganism can also include avoiding cosmetic products that are tested on animals or avoiding real fur and leather when it comes to clothing choices. 

Are you planning a winter getaway? Or maybe even thinking ahead to next year’s summer vacation? You may have consulted a travel agency, contacted tour operators or booked travel arrangements through a reservation service.

Supply chains have improved since the peak effects of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago, though challenges remain. A major link in these chains is trucking, given that most consumer goods and commodities are delivered by truck at some point along the way—whether it’s a long or short haul.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Canada is home to approximately 1.6 million families with young children . While every family is different and parents come from all walks of life, they have each shared the special experience of choosing a name for their child.