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Reflecting on Jasper’s demographic landscape in the wake of the wildfire

August 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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The heartbreaking photos and headlines of the major wildfire that destroyed parts of the historic town of Jasper on July 24 have gripped Canada and the world ever since. This tragedy is especially poignant as Jasper is celebrated for its breathtaking beauty and stands as a world-renowned tourist destination.

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A data snapshot of Canadian youth and technology

August 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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August 12 is International Youth Day, observed annually by the United Nations (UN) in recognition of young people (aged 15 to 24) and to promote their rights and aspirations.

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The Weekly Review, August 5 to 9, 2024

August 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

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The iron course: Food commodities on the rails

August 8, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Whether food originates from overseas, stateside or right here at home—and whether the final stop is a dinner plate here or in another country—a considerable amount of it is shipped by rail in Canada.

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Containing the price of shipping

August 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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For several decades, the intermodal shipping container has been the global standard for moving goods quickly and efficiently across all distances and, as its name suggests, by different modes of transportation.

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Geography: a factor in businesses’ weather-related impacts and emergency preparedness

August 6, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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The latest data from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions indicate that, in the second quarter of 2024, about one in seven (14.1%) businesses across Canada were impacted to some degree by natural disasters or weather-related emergencies in the 12 months prior to the survey.

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The Weekly Review, July 29 to August 2, 2024

August 2, 2024, 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

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