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Survey says BC residents expected to spend $2,126 on holiday gifts this year

Even though Christmas is over two months away, a new survey suggests many BC residents will dig deep into their pockets to buy those holiday gifts.

According to PWC Canada, BC residents are anticipated to spend $2,126 this holiday season – trailing only the Prairies who are expected to dish out $2,188.

The survey notes Millennial and Gen Z consumers plan to spend the most money.

Gen Z consumers are expected to start their holiday shopping earlier between the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekends.

Canadian consumers plan to spend an average of $1,853 on gifts, travel and entertainment this holiday season, a 13% increase over last year.

A link to the survey can be found here.

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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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