Families planning summer getaways face steep increases in gas, food, and hotel costs that disrupt long weekend plans. The piece highlights how these expenses push households toward simpler backyard alternatives while underscoring the persistent strain inflation places on everyday leisure.
A horse figure wearing an Alberta flag blanket and a top hat marked with a maple leaf walks forward on June 29 2026. One speech bubble reads HAPPY CANADA DAY while the second reads LET ALBERTA DECIDE. The figure holds a red maple leaf in its mouth. The image marks Canada Day with a visual reference to Alberta identity and a statement on provincial decision making.
On Father's Day 2024, cartoonist Bill Day depicts the planet Earth with arrows labeling it both Mother and Father too. The image carries a simple bottom message wishing a happy day to all. The drawing avoids political controversy and focuses on an inclusive family theme tied to the annual holiday.
On March 30, 2024, a cartoon depicts two children discovering a nearly empty Easter basket on a suburban lawn. A large speech bubble labeled SHRINKFLATION!! erupts from the boy. An Easter rabbit hops into the distance carrying a basket with eggs. The image ties directly to ongoing public discussion of rising prices and reduced product sizes during the spring holiday season.
An illustration released June 6, 2022, shows a larger adult hand holding a child's hand against a white background. Terms for father in languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and others surround the clasped hands. The image coincides with Father's Day observances and emphasizes the global nature of paternal bonds through linguistic diversity.
