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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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BJP Leads in Haryana, Congress Alliance Ahead in Kashmir

 


In a significant political development, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in the vote count for the Haryana state assembly elections. This unexpected lead comes as a boost for the BJP, which has been striving to maintain its influence in the northern state.

Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance is ahead in the vote count. This election marks the first assembly polls in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, which stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and reorganized it into a Union Territory. The Congress-NC alliance’s performance is seen as a significant challenge to the BJP’s ambitions in the region.

The results from these elections are crucial as they reflect the political climate and voter sentiment in two key regions of India. The BJP’s lead in Haryana suggests continued support for the party’s policies, while the Congress-NC alliance’s success in Jammu and Kashmir indicates a strong opposition presence in the region.


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