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  ⚡ BREAKING · MAY 8, 2026 By MoneySavings.ca Editorial Team   |  May 8, 2026  |  5 min read The Strait of Hormuz, photographed from space. Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes through this narrow waterway. (Image: NASA / Public Domain) American warships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, 2026 — and the U.S. military fired back hard, striking Iranian ports at Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. For Canadians, this isn't just a distant war story. It's a pocketbook issue. 20% of global oil transits the Strait of Hormuz every day $94 projected WTI crude price per barrel if closure continues (CEPR, 2026) 5% of normal shipping traffic still moving through the Strait What Happened — and When The crisis didn't begin overnight. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear infrastructure and senior military leadership — including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the strik...

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Healthy Meals: Grilled Chicken with Roasted Vegetables



Ingredients

For the marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste

For grilling

  • 4 large chicken breasts skinless + de-boned
  • 2 bell peppers seeds removed and sliced into thick strips
  • broccolini
  • 12-16 spears asparagus woody ends trimmed
  • 2-3 large zucchini/courgette sliced into thick slices


Instructions

  • Pre-heat the grill/griddle pan. 
  • Season the chicken with salt and allow to sit while you make the marinade.
  • Combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and the other half over the vegetables. Allow to marinade for a few minutes. 
  • Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked to your preference. Remove from the grill, cover with foil and allow to rest while you grill the vegetables. 
  • Grill the vegetables until they are starting to char and are cooked to your preference. 
  • Remove from the grill and serve with the chicken and lemon wedges for squeezing. 

Notes

  • Vegetable amounts are just a guide, use as much or as little as you wish. Also feel free to swap out vegetables you prefer. 

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