Despite the continuing pandemic, kinks in the supply chain and the threat of climate change, there are deals-a-plenty for this year's Black Friday and&nbsp;Cyber Monday.

Are you taking part in the sales? Maybe you're getting a head start on holiday gift shopping.

Our question this week: Is Black Friday a blessing or a curse? How have your shopping habits changed this year?

Black Friday may see fewer deals, bigger focus on local

Canadians eager for Black Friday shopping this year may find fewer deals as retailers pull back on deep discounts because of supply concerns, while some are pushing for consumers to steer their holiday shopping toward local retailers.

The supply chain crunch is actually helping some local businesses

As retailers ramp up for the annual sales bonanza known as Black Friday, small local businesses are trying to compete using their secret weapon: a lot of them are less vulnerable to the supply chain problems their big box rivals are being walloped by.

Good Local cofounder Obby Khan standing inside the new Good Local store opening this week in Winnipeg. Will sell items found on Goodlocal.ca website - all locally made

Obby Khan Good Local

Good Local co-founder Obby Khan started the online selling marketplace for local goods a year ago, and it's been such a success that he's opening a physical location in downtown Winnipeg this week.

How weather events could hamper holiday shopping in Atlantic region

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association talks about how its industry is adapting.

A transport truck drives on a snowy road. 

It is not mandatory for transport trucks to have winter tires, according to Jean-Marc Picard, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association.

Transport truck on slightly snowy road 

Jean-Marc Picard, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, says December will be doubly busy due to recent weather events.

Inflation may bite into Manitobans' pent-up festive spirit ahead of holiday spending

Some Manitobans are trying to balance the excitement of winter holidays with the highest inflation rate since 2003. 

Jamie and Donovan Roehl finish some shopping with their children Eden, 3, and Elden, 1, in Winnipeg.

Roehl family

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Shoppers look for Black Friday deals at the Rideau Centre in Ottawa on Friday.

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