Article #251206

CBC News - Top Stories

CBC News - Top Stories

Title No pickaxe needed. Why Canadians are sifting for gold in unusual places Source CBC News - Top Stories
Description A sign in a store that says, "We buy gold."

In January, the price of gold rose to $5,000 US an ounce for the first time in history. And this has Canadians searching high and low. But you don’t need a wide brimmed hat and pickaxe anymore. Maybe try a wetsuit instead. Some are diving deep into rivers, while others are sifting through thrift stores, and grandma’s jewelry box.

Link https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/searching-for-gold-9.7100103?cmp=rss Published At 2026-02-28 04:00:00 (2 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-02-28 04:04:18 Updated At 2026-02-28 04:04:18