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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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The Wisdom of Robert Frost


                                                                                                                                                                
One of the most famous poets of the 20th century, Robert Frost, once said: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." This simple but profound statement captures the essence of his poetic vision and his personal philosophy. Frost was no stranger to hardship and tragedy, having lost several of his children and his wife to illness and depression. Yet he never gave up on his passion for writing and his love for nature. He believed that life was a journey of discovery and learning, and that no matter what challenges we face, we must keep moving forward.

Frost's quote reminds us that life is bigger than our individual problems and that we have the power to overcome them. It also encourages us to appreciate the beauty and joy that life offers, even in the midst of sorrow and pain. Life goes on, and so should we.
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