Thrift Store

• Summerland’s Twisted Whiskers closing as owner says wildfire added to business struggles

  A 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 wildfire

  News

  Aug 28
  
• Saskatoon shoppers turning to second-hand swaps in greater numbers

  As the cost of living continues to rise, more people are ditching traditional stores and malls to turn to thrifting for the latest fashions.

  Consumer

  Jun 5
  
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• Find Edmonton thrift store marks 15 years of furnishing the recently housed

  While 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.

  Consumer

  Mar 5
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• Woman finds priceless 2,000-year-old Mayan vase in Maryland thrift store

  Officials said the vase is believed to have been made by Indigenous Mayan people in Mexico between 200 and 800 CE.

  Trending

  Jun 21, 2024
• Thrift stores no more? Saskatchewan inflation impacting second-hand market

  Traditionally viewed as one of the cheapest places in town to find things like clothing, the prices at thrift stores are on the rise.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2024
• 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.

  Consumer

  Dec 4, 2023
• Disturbing donation: Human skull with glass eye left at Goodwill in Arizona

  The terrifying-looking skull — complete with a glass eye — was found in a box with other taxidermy items.

  Trending

  Sep 8, 2023
• Westbank Salvation Army honours volunteers for National Volunteer Week

  The Westbank Salvation Army has more than 50 volunteers who dedicate their time in the thrift store and around the community regularly.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
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• Winnipeg boutique offers sustainable alternative to Black Friday

  The 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.

  Consumer

  Nov 24, 2022
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• New N.S. thrift store a ‘beautiful little space’ with abundance of opportunities

  The Abundance Store in downtown Dartmouth works to support the Elizabeth Fry Society and help marginalized people gain work experience and skills.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2022