Thrift Store
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Find Edmonton thrift store marks 15 years of furnishing the recently housedWhile many know it as a second-hand shop, Find Edmonton also runs a furniture bank that provides free furnishings to people transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing.ConsumerMar 5
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Woman finds priceless 2,000-year-old Mayan vase in Maryland thrift storeOfficials said the vase is believed to have been made by Indigenous Mayan people in Mexico between 200 and 800 CE.TrendingJun 21, 2024
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Thrift stores no more? Saskatchewan inflation impacting second-hand marketTraditionally viewed as one of the cheapest places in town to find things like clothing, the prices at thrift stores are on the rise.CanadaFeb 26, 2024
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What are some budget friendly Christmas options in Lethbridge?With Christmas just a few weeks away, many are looking for an affordable way to spread some holiday cheer without breaking the bank this December. Sarah Jones has more.ConsumerDec 4, 2023
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Disturbing donation: Human skull with glass eye left at Goodwill in ArizonaThe terrifying-looking skull — complete with a glass eye — was found in a box with other taxidermy items.TrendingSep 8, 2023
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Westbank Salvation Army honours volunteers for National Volunteer WeekThe Westbank Salvation Army has more than 50 volunteers who dedicate their time in the thrift store and around the community regularly.CanadaApr 17, 2023
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Winnipeg boutique offers sustainable alternative to Black FridayThe Anishinaabe/French Métis designer uses primarily bamboo fabrics in her collections. Fabric scraps are saved and worked into the brand's patchwork "Zero Waste" line.ConsumerNov 24, 2022
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New N.S. thrift store a ‘beautiful little space’ with abundance of opportunitiesThe Abundance Store in downtown Dartmouth works to support the Elizabeth Fry Society and help marginalized people gain work experience and skills.CanadaJun 4, 2022
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Woman finds 2,000-year-old Roman bust at a Texas Goodwill for $35Finding a rare or valuable vintage item on the cheap is a huge thrill — and one woman from Texas certainly achieved that.TrendingMay 6, 2022
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Lake Country Food Bank Thrift Store to close after ‘really tough’ last 2 years"The issue that we had with COVID was the number of people we could have in the store and that's made it really difficult," the food bank's executive director said.LifestyleFeb 21, 2022
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