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Frantic, last-minute holiday shoppers beware: Not every modern form of payment will be accepted by retailers
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.
A Christmas sweater story spun from sheep data
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.
How much does it cost to make your favourite sandwich?
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.
Homelessness: How does it happen?
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.
Record mobile revenues dial telecom numbers up to new heights in 2022
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.
Record high charitable giving in 2021 by the fewest donors ever
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.