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Boom goes the dynamite…and conversions

June 20, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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On an unadjusted, current basis, there were permits issued for the demolition of 11,988 residential dwelling units nationwide in 2022, down from 14,155 in 2021.

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Filipino Canadian proud with a strong sense of belonging

June 19, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Not much trade is conducted between the Philippines and Canada, but the connection between the two countries is strong thanks to the 957,355 Canadians with Filipino roots who proudly call Canada home.

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Three in four breastfeeding moms give vitamin D supplements to their baby daily or almost every day

June 19, 2023, 9:30 a.m. (EDT)
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It’s a challenge to get our daily dose of vitamin D from the sun during the long, cold, dark winters. For breastfed babies, no matter the time of year, supplementation is necessary to ensure adequate vitamin D levels. When we asked in the first half of 2022, over 9 in 10 (93%) breastfeeding moms who had a child in the past 5 years told us they provided vitamin D supplements to their baby.

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A Father’s Day statistical sketch of a typical hard working Canadian dad

June 16, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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To celebrate the day of dads, rather than the traditional gift of a card, necktie, socks or beer, let’s paint a nostalgia-filled statistical sketch of the typical Canadian dad that you can put on your fridge.

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40 million strong: Canada reaches a new population milestone

June 15, 2023, 9:34 a.m. (EDT)
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In 2022, Canada’s population grew by an unprecedented 1.1 million people, most of them permanent and temporary immigrants. Thanks to this influx, the 40-million mark was reached even faster than expected.

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Natural gas: Record amount stored and consumed in 2022, but inventory declining

June 13, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Amid global uncertainty in the energy markets early in 2022, Canada’s natural gas storage numbers hit another high—but were still not enough to reverse a historic decline in inventory levels.

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Men’s mental health: How are Canadian men doing?

June 12, 2023, 9:30 a.m. (EDT)
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Men’s Health Week presents an opportunity to bring awareness to the health and well-being of those who identify as men in Canada, particularly when it comes to mental health and how it impacts their quality of life.

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Canadians’ commutes: Still car-heavy, but some lighter footprints

June 9, 2023, 9:30 a.m. (EDT)
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Transportation was responsible for 187.7 megatonnes (28.0%) of overall greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, and the largest proportion was from road transportation, which included all types of vehicles and fuels.

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The message in a bottle: Plastic packaging waste

June 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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In 2019, there were nearly 6.2 million tonnes of plastic in products produced for Canadian consumption, and nearly 2.3 million (36.9%) of those tonnes were in packaging.

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Salt Marshes: A Crucial Ecosystem Component

June 8, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Salt marshes are a type of tidal wetland along Canada’s coastline.

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