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Inflation isn't just a number on the news. Here's what rising prices actually do to your wallet, savings, and everyday life in Canada. Canadian Money Brief   ·  Updated April 2026  ·  5 min read You've probably noticed that your groceries cost more than they did a few years ago. So does rent, a tank of gas, and a restaurant meal. But when the Bank of Canada announces that "inflation is at 2.8%," what does that actually mean for the money in your pocket? Let's cut through the economics jargon and get to what matters: the real, tangible ways inflation reshapes your financial life — whether you notice it or not. What inflation actually is Inflation is the rate at which prices across the economy rise over time. Canada's central bank tracks this using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a basket of goods and services — think groceries, gas, rent, clothing, and internet plans — that a typical household buys. When that basket costs more than it did a year ago, we hav...
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Peppery Roast Beef:

 


With its spicy peppery coating and creamy horseradish sauce, this tender roast is sure to be a favorite in your household.

  • Ingredients:

    • 1 boneless beef eye round or top round roast (4 to 5 pounds)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Horseradish Sauce:
      • 1 cup sour cream
      • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
      • 2 tablespoons milk
      • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
      • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
      • 1/4 teaspoon salt
      • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

  • Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 325°.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, seasoned pepper, garlic, thyme and salt; rub over roast.
    3. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
    4. Bake, uncovered, 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
    5. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
    6. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
    7. Serve with roast.


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