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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Cultures around the world have been tattooing for millennia, whether it be for religious, cultural or personal reasons. Today, you will find tattoo businesses in cities and towns across Canada.

July 21 to 27 is National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada, a time to put the spotlight on water safety. Whether you’re headed for the beach, a backyard pool or everything in between this summer, enjoying water activities safely is always the right way!

The Consumer Price Index increased 2.9% year over year in May, an uptick from 2.7% in April. Conversely, the overall inflation rate has been on a general downward trend since its peak in June 2022.

There’s no better way to deal with those July heatwaves than with a scoop (or two, or nine) of your favourite ice cream! It’s also National Ice Cream Month, so let’s scoop out some historical numbers on this classic treat.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

The industrial capacity utilization rate (the ratio of actual output to potential output) for the construction sector was 82.7% in the first quarter of 2024, a slight uptick from 82.6% in the previous quarter.

Last month in Calgary, a break in a critical feedermain that services 60% of the city, as well as some surrounding areas, caused an immediate and cascading effect on water supply. A situation like this begs the question—what is the state of waterworks infrastructure across Canada? Let’s have a look at some key data on age, useful life and physical condition.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.