Trade your zucchini loaf for my jar of tomatoes? Why some Canadians are turning to bartering again

Although bartering's roots reach back to ancient times, long before cash and cryptocurrencies, some Canadians are returning to the practice, especially as they grapple with an affordability crisis.

Trade your zucchini loaf for my jar of tomatoes? Why some Canadians are turning to bartering again
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Although bartering's roots reach back to ancient times, long before cash and cryptocurrencies, some Canadians are returning to the practice, especially as they grapple with an affordability crisis.