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‘Tough all over’: Canadian parents rein in back-to-school spending

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian consumers have grown increasingly vigilant about getting the biggest bang for their buck, and that extends to back-to-school shopping. A recent survey by Deloitte suggests that the cost of school supplies has risen by 24 per cent. The firm anticipates parents …

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Winnipeg embraces final summer fling as Labour Day weekend marks back-to-school countdown – Winnipeg

Winnipeggers are embracing their final summer celebrations as Labour Day weekend marks the back-to-school countdown for many and brought lots of heat and crowds to the city’s local parks. On Saturday afternoon the temperature climbed up to 36 degrees and many flocked to pools and shaded parks to enjoy a …

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Ontario doctors weigh in on screen time and vaccinations ahead of back-to-school

As parents in Ontario prepare to send their children back to school, a group of Ontario doctors is outlining some of the risks that remain in the classroom and how to combat them. The upcoming school year will be the first since the COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared over and …

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B.C. invests $63.8M in back-to-school affordability fund, advocates wonder if it will go far enough

B.C. announced an investment of almost $64 million on Monday to help ease the burden on families sending children back to school amidst soaring inflation. The money will go toward meal programs, school supplies and fees for field trips. “This is the first of several measures we will be rolling out in the weeks ahead to help people …

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