Photo by Yeshi Kangrang on Unsplash Investors now make up 25 per cent of the housing market, making it harder for average incomepeople to own a home. According to CBC Radio, with house prices consistently rising, many Canadians are worried that owning a home is just a dream these days. Garrett McPhee has been trying…
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‘Tis the season to be sustainable
Value Village stores have recently gained popularity as people are shifting towards purchasing second-hand and “vintage” clothing. (Amanda McGee/RSJ) With the holidays approaching, there is an increasing need to practice sustainable living as climate change worsens, the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warns. Consequences of climate change such as global warming, severe…
Meat is murder: Why Canadians are switching to plant-based diets
By Jess BertanRSJ News As speculation grows over the ethical and environmental repercussions of meat consumption, Canadians are turning to plant-based meat alternatives in order to alter their diet patterns and eat greener. Whether for religious, personal or health reasons, a survey from Statista has shown that 36.5% of Canadians are willing to reduce their…
Toronto food banks face high demands as living costs surge
Food bank worker packs donations into hampers, on April 2021. Employees and volunteers have extended their work hours to accommodate higher demands. (Evan Mitsui/CBC) As living costs increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, food banks are facing higher volumes of service users than ever before says, the Toronto foodbank manager. While citizens of Toronto face unemployment, high…