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Winter is tightening its icy grip on Canada and most of the country is now covered with snow. About one in four Canadian households (24%) told us they had a snow blower to clear their driveway or sidewalk in 2021, with that number rising to over half in the snow bound cities of St. John’s in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Greater Sudbury and Barrie in Ontario. 

Tourtière or meat pie? In Quebec, there is no consensus on the definition of a tourtière; it varies from one region to another. One thing is certain, both dishes have pork as a common denominator. Here are some facts about pork in Canada.

Cranberry sauce is a holiday classic, especially with turkey. Here are some facts about this small fruit, Canada being the second largest producer on the international scene.

The next few months will be a challenge for Canadians who do not embrace winter. Those inclined to hunker down may find themselves sitting in front of a computer or television screen, or curled up under a blanket scrolling on a phone for long stretches of time.