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Frantic, last-minute holiday shoppers beware: Not every modern form of payment will be accepted by retailers

December 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. (EST)
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Today, there are more ways to spend money than ever before, including digitally, through a credit or debit card, good old-fashioned cash or a cheque…even by crypto. However, not every store, accepts every payment method so last-minute shoppers be prepared while you frantically look for gifts this holiday season.

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A Christmas sweater story spun from sheep data

December 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m. (EST)
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If you came here looking for detailed Christmas sweater data, you are out of luck. We do, however, have more than enough sweater-related data to spin a fact-based yarn about this recent holiday tradition.

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How much does it cost to make your favourite sandwich?

December 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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Different ingredients packed between two slices of bread—oh, the possibilities are endless! From the most famous, classic grilled-cheese to the triple-layer club sandwich, we’ve all got our go-to.

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Homelessness: How does it happen?

December 6, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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Having a safe and stable place to call home is central to leading a healthy and prosperous life. In 2021, we asked Canadian households if they had ever experienced some form of homelessness in their lifetime. Over one in ten (11.2%) Canadians or 1,690,000 people reported that they had.

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Record mobile revenues dial telecom numbers up to new heights in 2022

December 5, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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The Canadian telecommunications subsector reported total operating revenues of $66.8 billion in 2022, up from $65.7 billion in 2021 and an all-time high since we began tracking its operating and financial detail in 2011.

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Record high charitable giving in 2021 by the fewest donors ever

December 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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One in six Canadian tax filers claimed a charitable donation on their tax form in 2021, giving a record high $11.8 billion, thanks in part to a growing share of large donors.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Removing visible and invisible barriers

December 1, 2023, 2:20 p.m. (EST)
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December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day aims to increase awareness and promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in every aspect of life.

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