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13% of Canadians feeling panicked as high inflation causing lifestyle changes

Most Canadians say inflation has had a major impact on their daily lives.

A survey, done by Maru Public Opinion, shows two-thirds of Canadians feel their lifestyle is being affected by rising prices.

Of those questioned, 53 percent say they’re worried because rising costs are causing serious money issues for them.

Another 13 percent say they’re feeling panicked, with inflation causing them to make “dramatic” lifestyle changes.

The biggest hit for those trying to reduce costs will come with fewer trips to restaurants.

More than half say they’re cutting spending on groceries to cope with higher prices.

with files from Vista Radio news wire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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