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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Before Movember there is September… also known as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. While conversations about the prostate are often uncomfortable, they are absolutely necessary given that it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men, accounting for about one in five of all new cases of cancer among men.

Whether you’re returning to school and need furnishings for your apartment, or are going back to work and need a few articles of clothing to complete a capsule wardrobe, there’s always the second-hand option. And as our data indicate, you’ve probably got a store near you!

Prices for most consumer goods and services have been going up, endlessly it seems, especially over the last few years. But when it comes time to throw yet another load of laundry in the washer and dryer (especially with back to school!), you may have been in for at least a bit of savings in recent months.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Film and video are in the spotlight this month, as the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is set to roll from September 5 to 15, 2024. The festival, which takes place in the heart of downtown Toronto, is 11 days of Canadian and international film screenings, special events and opportunities to connect with filmmakers and film lovers alike.

Many Canadians take advantage of the warm weather to take summer vacation and get some travelling in. Whether it’s a flight abroad or a road trip closer to home, summer is a great time to get out and explore the world around us.

September 7 is International Bacon Day, a day to celebrate the sizzling, smoky, salty, crispy slice of heaven. Canadian hog producers reported just under 14.0 million hogs on their farms on July 1, 2024. When given time to fatten up, these hogs have the potential to make 220.4 million 500-gram packages of bacon.

It’s the Tuesday after Labour Day, the unofficial return to work and routine for many Canadians following summer holidays. For others, leaving the workforce for retirement might be on the horizon. And it begs the questions—how many Canadians are of retirement age, when could they punch out for good, and who can afford to do so?