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Shipments of asphalt shingles totalled 3.5 million metric bundles in September, up 17.5% from the previous month and up 2.3% from September 2020.

There is no question that prices are rising across Canada overall. Indeed, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been increasing at its fastest pace in almost two decades over the last few months. Some consumers feel that prices may be rising at an even faster pace than captured by the CPI, but rest assured this is not the case.

Canadians aged 15 to 30 are less obese, more active and smoke less than older Canadians. However, when compared with Canadian youth 20 years ago, they are more obese, less active and eat fewer servings of fruit and vegetables.

For those caught in their wake, the recent flooding and landslides in British Columbia have been devastating; disrupting lives, affecting farms and businesses, and damaging or destroying homes.

Although the damage is limited to a few communities in Canada’s westernmost province, the effects of this storm will be felt throughout the country and beyond.