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Canada's Inflation Jumps to 2.4% in March — And Your Grocery and Gas Bills Show It

Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to 2.4% in March 2026 , up sharply from 1.8% in February, according to Statistics Canada data released Monday. The jump was driven almost entirely by soaring energy prices tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict and its disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz — and Canadians felt it directly at the gas pump and grocery store. Headline CPI (March) 2.4% ▲ Up from 1.8% in February Gasoline (monthly) +21.2% Largest monthly jump on record Grocery prices (year/year) +4.4% Up from 4.1% in February Core CPI (ex-gas) 2.2% Milder than expected Gas was the main culprit Gasoline prices surged a record 21.2% month over month in March — the largest single-month jump ever recorded in Canada — as the U.S.-Iran conflict choked off roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. On a year-...

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Healthy Kids Recipes: Weeknight Turkey Tortilla Soup


Weeknight Turkey Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • Optional toppings: tortilla strips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sliced avocado and lime wedges


Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, tomatoes, chiles and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Add turkey and corn; heat through. Stir in cilantro before serving. Serve with toppings of your choice.

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