Thrift Store
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Summerland’s Twisted Whiskers closing as owner says wildfire added to business strugglesA Summerland thrift store will permanently close its doors in December, after two difficult years in business and a summer tourism season disrupted by the Bald Range wildfireNewsAug 28
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Saskatoon shoppers turning to second-hand swaps in greater numbersAs the cost of living continues to rise, more people are ditching traditional stores and malls to turn to thrifting for the latest fashions.ConsumerJun 5
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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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