Rising Prices

• Okanagan post-secondary students dealing with financial pressure

  As Okanagan students are trying to stay on top of their studies, they're also having to deal with the rising prices of their essentials.

  Money

  Jan 26
  
• Canadians struggling to keep up with rising costs, according to Ipsos report

  Findings of a recent Ipsos poll revealed that 32 per cent of people are struggling to continually meet rising costs of everyday essentials.

  Money

  Jan 25
  
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• Skyrocketing prices, short supply leading to housing shortage at CFB Kingston

  The Canadian Armed Forces is working with all levels of government to address the housing crisis affecting the military community in Kingston, Ont.

  Canada

  Jan 23
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• ‘Spend less’: Boxing Day shopping in the Okanagan

  Shoppers searched for the best bargains and popular items but others have decided not to spend quite as much on Boxing Day as in years past.

  Consumer

  Dec 26, 2022
• ‘Setting boundaries’: Dealing with stress around the holiday season

  Experts say the Christmas season is not a time for competition and holiday stress but a time for celebration with friends and family.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
• ‘Really complicated’: Affordable housing a challenge in Kelowna, B.C.

  It's already one of the most expensive housing markets in the country and finding an affordable place to live in Kelowna seems to be going from bad to worse.

  Consumer

  Nov 25, 2022
• Christmas tree demand is on the rise — so are prices. Here’s what to know

  "Like everything with inflation, we are feeling the effects of it as well," said Shirley Brennan, executive director of the Canadian Christmas Trees Association.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
• Thousands march in Paris against rising cost of living, climate inaction

  Transport strikes called for Tuesday threaten to dovetail with wage strikes that have already hobbled fuel refineries and depots, sparking chronic gasoline shortages.

  World

  Oct 16, 2022
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• London Food Bank launches 2022 fall food drive amid unprecedented levels of demand

  'We've been around for 36 years. Three of our busiest months ever in our history have happened in the last four months,' said Jane Roy, the food bank's co-executive director.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2022
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• Montreal food banks feeling the pinch as donations dwindle

  With inflation reaching a national average 7.7 per cent, more and more families are turning to food banks for relief, but the food banks say they're struggling to meet demand.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022