How Scholastic became so entrenched in Canadian schools | Cost of Living
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as posted by the channelScholastic has been selling books, pens and posters to students for decades. Along the way, it's become one of the world's largest publishers of children's books, with titles like The Hunger Games and Harry Potter. So how did the relationship between a for-profit U.S. company and Canadian schools become so unshakable? We also look at the rise of liquidation grocery stores, as more Canadians search for deals beyond places like dollar stores and why bargain shopping may mean rethinking what 'good' really means. And, what could being a positive, upbeat person mean for your career?
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