More than four of 10 British Columbians say they are in the worse financial shape this year than at the same time last year, according to a new poll.
But the Canadian Pulse Report from Dye & Durham also finds growing confidence in the real estate market – albeit from a low level.
According to the poll, three out of four say they are spending more on groceries and 66 per cent more on gas at the expense of personal and retirement savings.
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