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'Always had a good breakfast,' says centenarian

The latest census shows there are nearly 6,000 Canadians who are at least 100 years old, the most ever.
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The latest census shows there are a record 6,000 Canadians who are at least 100 years old.

Arnold MacDonald celebrated his 100th birthday in October. (CBC)

Statistics Canada says that number is quickly rising. With 35 centenarians, P.E.I. has more than its share.

Arnold MacDonald of Nine Mile Creek, P.E.I. joined the centenarian club in October. MacDonald believes a combination of things have contributed to his longevity.

"Always had a good breakfast, I guess that's the main thing.  Between that and pills it's keeping me going," he said.

"Good women too. I like the women, always did."

With 21.4 centenarians per 100,000 population, P.E.I.'s average is well of above the 17.4 per 100,000 in Canada. Both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have higher rates of people making it to 100, however. The highest rate is in Saskatchewan, with 31 per 100,000.

Saskatchewan has the highest percentage of centenarians in Canada, a report from Statistics Canada says. In Saskatchewan, the rate is 31 per 100,000. Across Canada, it's 17.4. (Source: Statistics Canada)
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