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Claim Your Share: Navigating the $500-Million Bread Price-Fixing Settlement

  Canadians who purchased packaged bread between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2021 , may be eligible for compensation from a $500-million class-action settlement . This lawsuit accused major grocery chains, including Loblaw Companies Ltd. and George Weston Ltd. , of participating in a price-fixing scheme that artificially inflated bread prices. Who Can Apply? Eligible claimants include individuals and businesses that bought packaged bread in Canada during the specified period. The settlement covers most packaged bread products , but excludes fresh in-store baked goods, artisan loaves, and frozen bread. How to File a Claim Once the settlement process is finalized, an online claims porta l will be available for submissions. Claimants will need to provide details about their bread purchases, though proof of purchase is not required for claims up to $25 . Those who previously received a $25 Loblaw gift card  in 2018–2019 can still apply, but the gift card amount will be deduc...
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Intense Clashes in Gaza as Israeli Forces Target North and South

 

In a recent escalation of violence, Israeli forces have launched strikes across Gaza, with residents reporting fierce fighting in Rafah, a city in the southern part of the Palestinian enclave. The Tel Al-Sultan neighborhood in western Rafah has become a battleground, where tanks are attempting to advance north amid heavy clashes. The armed wings of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad have responded by attacking Israeli forces with anti-tank rockets and mortar bombs.

Since early May, the focus of ground fighting has been on Rafah, where approximately half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people sought shelter after fleeing other areas. However, most have had to flee again due to the ongoing conflict. Medics reported two Palestinian fatalities from an Israeli missile strike in Rafah. Meanwhile, in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya, an Israeli airstrike destroyed a house, resulting in the deaths of four Palestinians and injuries to several others.

The situation remains dire, with international mediation efforts failing to yield a ceasefire agreement. While Hamas insists on an end to the war and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Israel is only willing to accept temporary pauses in fighting until Hamas is eradicated. Amidst the conflict, Palestinians in northern Gaza face severe food shortages and soaring prices, with thousands of children suffering from malnutrition.

As the violence continues, civilians bear the brunt of the devastating impact, and hopes for a peaceful resolution remain elusive.


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